About this site

. Binnacle contains compass ACO0157 A projector compass and binnacle for use in the lower conning tower of battleships and cruisers. Binnacle: Wood with an elongated brass upper part. Diameter of base 14.0" (35.6 cm), Diameter of top 12.0" (30.
1909
National Maritime Museum

. deck, flying
1909
National Maritime Museum

. Forecastle deck plan
1909
National Maritime Museum

. Inboard profile plan
1909
National Maritime Museum

. Jug, part of a service made for HMY 'Victoria and Albert' 1899 and used in the wardroom. The jug is made of porcelain with a scroll handle and is painted with blue scrolling foliage decorated with gilding. The lip is moulded in a shell pattern
1909
National Maritime Museum

. Key for Compass
1909
National Maritime Museum

. Liquid compass and binnacle. The key for the compass is marked ACO0141.1 Bowl: Dia. 9.75" (24.8cm) Black painted brass, two filler plugs at side, expansion chamber at base. Base of bowl fitted with a heavy balancing weight. Inside of bowl painte
1909
National Maritime Museum

. section
1909
National Maritime Museum

. Silver lapel badge with a galley in relief in the centre surrounded by the inscription on blue enamel 'R.M.S. DUNOTTAR CASTLE'. The reverse is stamped with Birmingham hall marks. 'Dunottar Castle' belonged to the Castle Line and was
1909
National Maritime Museum

. The design of this liquid compass was originally patented by Captain L.W.P. Chetwynd, RN, as a surveying compass in 1908, and would have carried an azimuth ring for this purpose (see ACO0071). The card is 3 inches (76mm) in diameter and marked to quarte
1909
National Maritime Museum

. Wooden resistance box with two terminals, wide range of resistances.
1909
National Maritime Museum

1909. Signed by artist and dated.
1909
National Maritime Museum

Badge commemorating the hoisting of the flag on the Rosario gunboat. Badge commemorating the hoisting of the flag on the Rosario gunboat. Obverse: A badge in the shape of a cartouche. Port broadside view of a gunboat under steam, a city in the distance,
1909
National Maritime Museum

Cowes: summer evening sea study off the Royal Yacht Squadron. Oil painting, dated 1909 on the reverse. One of a number of views by Everett of Cowes Castle, club house of the Squadron.
1909
National Maritime Museum

Four Incidents during the Novice's Apprenticeship (caricature). Print
1909
National Maritime Museum

Fuerden Fyr. Signed by artist.
1909
National Maritime Museum

Gun breech, 4in A Mark VII and VIII. 4in A Mark VII and VIII Gun breech mechanism on stand. Stamped on the breech mechanism: BL 4A VII & VIII VSM 1908 RGF 1909 VB Model.
1909
National Maritime Museum

Hilary Strain 1909. Medium includes graphite.
1909
National Maritime Museum

Italian Battleship Napoli. Grisaille.; Medium includes graphite.; Signed by artist and dated.
1909
National Maritime Museum

Kronstadt. Medium includes graphite.; Signed by artist.
1909
National Maritime Museum

Marine Corps Service Medal 1911-1917. Obverse: Fortress with tower (San Juan de Ulloa at Vera Cruz), the sea below. Three cactus leaves to L and R between legend. Legend: "MEXICO 1911-1917". An eagle with wings outspread perched on an anchor; be
1909
National Maritime Museum

Mars efter Lowell's Glober. A manuscript globe, hand painted and lettered, representing in 3-dimensional form the maps of Mars published in the American astronomer Percival Lowell's books,Mars and its Canals (1906) and Mars as the Abode of Life
1909
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the discovery of the Hudson River, 1609 and the first steamer on the Hudson, 1807. Medal commemorating the discovery of the Hudson River, 1609, and the first steamer on the Hudson, 1807. Obverse: The deck of the Half Moon with Hudson l
1909
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the discovery of the Hudson River, 1609 and the first steamer on the Hudson, 1807. Medal commemorating the discovery of the Hudson River, 1609, and the first steamer on the Hudson, 1807. Obverse: The deck of the Half Moon with Hudson l
1909
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the discovery of the Hudson River, 1609 and the first steamer on the Hudson, 1807. Medal commemorating the discovery of the Hudson River, 1609, and the first steamer on the Hudson, 1807. Obverse: The deck of the Half Moon with Hudson l
1909
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the discovery of the Hudson River, 1609 and the first steamer on the Hudson, 1807. Obverse: The deck of the Half Moon with Hudson leaning on the bulwarks and three sailors grouped on either side. Legend: 'DISCOVERY OF HUDSON RIVER
1909
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the Henry Hudson tercentenary, 1909. Medal commemorating the Henry Hudson tercentenary, 1909. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer in armour, cloak and ruff. Legend: 'HEDRIK HUDSON 1609.' Reverse: Starboard-bow view of the Half-Mo
1909
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the Hudson-Fulton celebration, 1909. Medal commemorating the Hudson-Fulton celebration, 1909. Obverse: above, small bust of Robert Fulton, below starboard broadside of SS 'Clermont'. Legend: 'ROBERT FULTON CLAREMONT (si
1909
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the Toronto Industrial Exhibition and Admiral Lord Charles Beresford (1846-1919). Medal commemorating the Toronto Industrial Exhibition and Admiral Lord Charles Beresford (1846-1919). Obverse: The Admiral's bust, facing, head thre
1909
National Maritime Museum

Medalet commemorating HMS 'Prince of Wales'. Medalet commemorating HMS 'Prince of Wales'. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of the ship at anchor, flying an Admiral's flag at the fore. Above (right): 'H.M.S. PRINCE OF WALES 1
1909
National Maritime Museum

Mediterranean, Malta - Valletta Harbours. British Admiralty Chart of Valletta Harbour, Malta.
1914; 1909
National Maritime Museum

Rescue of passengers and crew of SS 'Republic'. Commemorates rescue of passengers and crew of SS 'Republic', holed in collision with SS 'Florida' by RMS 'Baltic'. Engraved on a plate. Obverse: A partial port broadsi
1909
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1831. Captain's trousers, full dress
1909
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1891. Lieutenant's trousers, full dress
1909
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1901. Lieutenant's coat, undress
1909
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve uniform: pattern 1903. waistcoat, mess
1909
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve uniform: pattern 1916. Commander's coat, frock
1909
National Maritime Museum

Searching for Halley's Comet at Greenwich Observatory. A signed drawing in ink and monochrome watercolour by William Heath Robinson. This cartoon was reproduced in ‘The Sketch’ on 17 November 1909 (p. 175), the first in a series of six un
1909
National Maritime Museum

View of Whitley Bay, Northumberland. A view over Whitley Bay towards St Mary's island and lighthouse, constructed in 1896. The seaside town of Whitley is suggested by the houses included on the left. In the foreground, on the left, the rocks form the
1909
National Maritime Museum

White Ensign. White Ensign. British naval ensign. Battle ensign worn by HMS 'Glasgow' at the battle of Coronel, 1 November 1914. Retained by navigating officer Lt Cdr M.P.B. Portman after the action. Rope and two Inglefield clips attached. Corn
1909
National Maritime Museum

Yachting at Cowes. Oil painting by Herbert Barnard John Everett, entitled 'Yachting at Cowes'.
1909
National Maritime Museum

. The sextant has a partly black-lacquered brass folding frame, which also serves as the handle. The two struts are pivoted and act by a collar sliding on a third pivoted arm. There is no tangent screw and the clamping screw is on the front of the frame.
1909 or later
National Maritime Museum

Seascape. Oil painting by Herbert Barnard John Everett, entitled 'Seascape'.
probably 1909
National Maritime Museum

. Aft section plan
17 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

. Bridge deck plan
17 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

. deck, flying
17 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

. Inboard profile plan
17 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

. Upper deck plan
17 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS Invincible (1907). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the after sections of the battlecruiser HMS Invincible (1914). The drawing shows her as completed in 1909, with subsequent alterations up to 1914.
29 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS Invincible (1907). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the flying deck [lower superstructure] of the battlecruiser HMS Invincible (1907). The drawing shows her as completed in 1909, with subsequent alterations up to 1914.
29 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS Invincible (1907). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the forecastle deck of the battlecruiser HMS Invincible (1907). The drawing shows her as completed in 1909, with subsequent alterations up to 1914.
29 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS Invincible (1907). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the forward sections of the battlecruiser HMS Invincible (1907). The drawing shows her as completed in 1909, with subsequent alterations up to 1914.
29 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS Invincible (1907). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the inboard profile of the battlecruiser HMS Invincible (1907). The drawing shows the ship as completed in 1909, with subsequent alterations up to 1914.
29 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS Invincible (1907). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the platform decks of the battlecruiser HMS Invincible (1907). The drawing shows the ship as completed in 1909, with subsequent alterations up to 1914.
29 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS Invincible (1907). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the skid beams [boat stowage] and bridges of the battlecruiser HMS Invincible (1914). The drawing shows her as completed in 1909, with subsequent alterations up to 1914.
29 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS Invincible (1907). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the upper deck of the battlecruiser HMS Invincible (1907). The drawing shows her as completed in 1909, with subsequent alterations up to 1914.
29 May 1909
National Maritime Museum

A general view of Line C at Spithead for the Naval Review.. A general view of part of Line C at Spithead for the Naval Review. In the middle distance are stern views of (left to right) the armoured cruisers 'Duke of Edinburgh' (1904), 'Blac
June 1909
National Maritime Museum

A general view of the line of ships during the Naval Review at Spithead. A general view of the lines of warships during the Naval Review at Spithead. In the centre is the battlecruiser 'Indomitable' (1907), with the armoured cruiser 'Drake&
12 June 1909
National Maritime Museum

A general view of the ships at Spithead during the Fleet Review. A general view looking towards the Isle of Wight of the line of warships for the Naval Fleet Review at Spithead. In the foreground is an unnamed ketch-rigged yacht under sail, towing its ten
12 June 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Agamemnon' (1906) anchored at Spithead for the Naval Review or the King's Review of the Fleet.. A starboard bow view of the battleship 'Agamemnon' (1906) with awning rigged, anchored at Spithead for the Naval Review or the Ki
June - July 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Bellerophon' (1907) with awning rigged aft, anchored in the Thames Estuary.. A port stern view of the battleship 'Bellerophon' (1907) with awning rigged aft, anchored in the Thames Estuary for the Thames Naval Review.
July 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Bonaventure' (1892) anchored at Spithead.. A starboard stern view of the Submarine Depot Ship 'Bonaventure' (1892) anchored at Spithead for the King's Review of the Fleet. The top of the main mast is out of the picture.
July 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Dreadnought' (1906) with awning rigged, anchored in the Thames Estuary.. A port stern view of the battleship 'Dreadnought' (1906) with her awning rigged amidships and aft, anchored in the Thames Estuary off Southend for the Thames
July 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Implacable' (1899) with awning rigged aft, anchored at Spithead.. A starboard quarter view of the battleship 'Implacable' (1899) with awning rigged aft, anchored at Spithead for the Naval Review. A steam pinnace is alongside the g
June 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Inflexible' (1907) anchored at Spithead for the Naval Review.. A starboard bow view of the battlecruiser 'Inflexible' (1907) anchored with awnings rigged amidships at Spithead for the Naval Review. Anchored astern of her is the ba
June 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Invincible' (1907) anchored at Spithead.. A starboard bow view of the battlecruiser 'Invincible' (1907), with the armoured cruiser 'Minotaur' (1906) off her port bow, anchored in Line A at Spithead for the Naval Review o
June - July 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Queen' (1902) with awning rigged aft, anchored at Spithead.. A port bow view of the battleship 'Queen' (1902) with awning rigged aft, anchored at Spithead for either the Naval Review or the King's Review of the Fleet. Her ext
June - July 1909
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Superb' (1907) with awning rigged aft, anchored in the Thames Estuary. A starboard stern view of the battleship 'Superb' (1907) with awning rigged aft, anchored in the Thames Estuary off Southend for the Thames Naval Review. Off h
July 1909
National Maritime Museum

Starboard quarter view of HMS 'Temaraire' (1907) anchored at Southend.. A starboard quarter view of the battleship 'Temeraire' (1907) anchored in the Thames Estuary with her awnings rigged aft during the Thames Fleet Review. The guest
July 1909
National Maritime Museum

Weymouth class. Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the sheer lines, body plan and longitudinal half breadth of Weymouth class light cruisers. [ADRB1344]
July 1909
National Maritime Museum

A view looking west from Victoria Embankment towards Waterloo Bridge.. A view looking west from Victoria Embankment towards Waterloo Bridge. Three C Class submarines are berthed alongside Temple Stairs, with two torpedo boats moored in Kings Reach at the
23 July 1909
National Maritime Museum

Submarine 'C13' (1907) moored at Temple Pier, London.. A near beam view, just aft of the broadside, of the C class submarine 'C13' moored at Temple Pier, London. The extreme bow and stern are out of the picture. Her pendant 43 is visi
23 July 1909
National Maritime Museum

A general view of Line B with the battleships at anchor during the Naval Review or King's Review of the Fleet at Spithead.. A general view looking down Line B during the Naval Review or the King's Review of the Fleet at Spithead. The battleships
June - July 1909
National Maritime Museum

A starboard bow view of HMS 'Dominion' (1903) with 'Hibernia' (1905) in the distance.. A view just off the starboard bow of the battleship Dominion' (1903) at anchor in Line B of either the Naval Review, or the King's Review
June - July 1909
National Maritime Museum

The ship 'Plympton', wrecked off St Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Photographic print, Gibsons of Scilly Shipwreck Collection. On 14 August 1909, the 'Plympton' sank after running on to Lethegus Rocks, off St. Warner Bay, St Agnes, Isles of S
August 1909
National Maritime Museum