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'Battle Cruisers in the Forth'. Signed by artist above an inscription, as title, lower left (both in pencil).This atmospherically misty finished watercolour shows, on the left, a battlecruiser which is either the 'Indomitable' or '
1917
National Maritime Museum

'HMS Lion in the Forth'. Signed by the artist and inscribed , as title, lower right. The battlecruiser 'Lion' is shown in starboard-bow view, at moorings and with her forward guns trained to starboard. She is wearing the flag of Vice
1917
National Maritime Museum

. A bearing plate or pelorus for use in airships. A copy of one taken from a Zeppelin brought down. The whole made in alloy. Revolving dial: Graduated to 360 degrees fitted with two screws for clamping dial to base plate, base plate has two two pointers w
1917
National Maritime Museum

. A course and distance indicator made of cellulose-based plastic with some metal components. It comprises three plastic discs with two nickel plated arms with sliding cursors. All rotate around the centre of the device. The instrument was intended to be
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Aircraft pelorus Frame: Black painted alloy, with mounting arm but no bracket. Carries an alloy circle, graduated to 360 degrees, which can be rotated and set to course steered. Two lubber lines are engraved on frame, 180 degrees apart. At centre of pla
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Black basalt model based on Nelson's column. It disassembles into seven pieces - the base, column and figure with four separate lions. The four neo-classical reliefs on the base differ from those on the actual monument and symbolise music, literatu
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Bowl- Grey painted brass, filler plug at side, expansion chamber at base incorporated with glazed bottom. Inside of bowl painted white with two black lubber lines painted on white strips attached to side. Mounted in grey painted brass gimbal ring 11.5&q
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Bowl-Black painted brass, fitted with a rotating verge ring which has a directional arrow and is graduated on side to 360 degs. Fitted with a "Schmalcalder" type prism and a thumb ring. Hinged lid has a sighting line engraved on glass at centr
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Card- White painted mica (?) with black markings graduated to 1/2 points. Needle- Unsighted (set to variation of the North of europe so that a true course would be recorded by card). Pivot- Unsighted Mounted in a glazed wooden frame 11.4cm x 7.6cm x 1.0
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Epitaph to three officers who died on Shackleton's 1914-17 expedition, recovered from McMurdo Sound by Rear Admiral R. H. Cruzen U.S. Navy in 1947. A copper tube made of soldered sheet, the top turned over a wire ring, the bottom solid. It con
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Holster. Made of leather with brass studs. The letters 'N EFC' are inscribed over an arrow.
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Lieutenant's waistcoat
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Linen handkerchief embroidered in the centre with a yellow airship, bearing a red/white/blue flag, beneath two shields diagonally opposite, one showing the union jack, the other a white ensign. In the top left and right hand corner are embroidered wings
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Liquid compass Bowl: Brass painted black. Glazed, white on inside with white and black arrow across the underside of glass. This arrow has inverted spike which fits into cap on arrow to stop it coming off. Expansion chamber at base and fill hole on side
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Liquid compass Bowl: Grey painted brass, filler plug on foreside, combined air trap and corrector magnet carrier at top. Inside of bowl in poor condition and liquid is very contaminated. A white wire lubber is fitted to the foreside. Mounted in two lugs
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Liquid compass Card: Thin metal strip marked to four cardinal points and 3, 6, 12, 15, 21, 24, 30, 33. Has cap at centre with spike. Has four struts. Needle: Two needles slung beneath card. Pivot: Stalk and cup.
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Scale: Unknown. A model of a Perkin's patent anchor, sanctioned in 1917, and made entirely in aluminium alloy. The shank is a rounded rectangle in section and on one broad face is inscribed in capital lettering "Joseph Wright & Co Ltd Tip
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Spare magnetic system for ACO 347
1917
National Maritime Museum

. Toby jug modelled as a seated figure of Admiral David, Earl Beatty (1871-1936). Depicted in uniform and wearing a cap; he holds a shell inscribed 'Dreadnought' between his knees. The blue plinth depicts a submarine on one side, and a torpedo
1917
National Maritime Museum

1914 Star. 1914 Star awarded to Dame Katherine Furse (1875-1952). A uniface star of four points, the upper covered by a crown, with two crossed swords entwined by a scroll. Inscription: 'AUG. 1915. NOV.'. An oak garland superimposed upon the who
1917
National Maritime Museum

1914 Star. Awarded to Arthur Robert Blore. A uniface star of four points, the upper covered by a crown, with two crossed swords entwined by a scroll. Inscription: "AUG. 1915. NOV.". An oak garland superimposed upon the whole. Inscription: "
1917
National Maritime Museum

1914 Star. Awarded to G H Boots, stoker RN, killed at Gallipoli. A uniface star of four points, the upper covered by a crown, with two crossed swords entwined by a scroll. Inscription: "AUG. 1915. NOV.". An oak garland superimposed upon the whol
1917
National Maritime Museum

A view along the shore with penguins in the foreground, South Georgia. Looking along the coast across a snow covered beach towards a high cliff. In the foreground penguins can be seen on the slope and snow field below. It is believed that this photograph
1917
National Maritime Museum

Bow-view studies of HMS Canada' and 'Royal Sovereign'. Two bow-view pencil studies identified by artist's inscriptions below as 'Canada' and 'Royal Sov'. They show the battleships 'Canada' (1913) and 
1917
National Maritime Museum

Command flag, Admiral, RN. Admiral's command flag, in silk. Presented to Admiral of the Fleet Sir David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty by the crew of HMS 'Lion' in 1917. With toggle and two Inglefield clips attached. Flag formerly contained in cas
1917
National Maritime Museum

Dardanelles Operations (1915-17). Folder 9 contains the cloth bound album with a broken spine and thirty-two empty pages. The cloth bound album (spine broken) once contained 341 8x6 inch captioned photographs.
1917
National Maritime Museum

Dardanelles Operations (1915-17). The operations in the Dardanelles (1915-16), principally from the military side, but includes views of Mudros harbour, the beaches and the following vessels, warships - Implacable, Queen Elizabeth, Lord Nelson, Roberts A
1917
National Maritime Museum

Fountain pen used by King George V. Fountain pen in the shape of a torpedo mounted in an oak-framed, glazed case. On a silver plaque inside the case: 'Pen used by H.M. the King 24 June 1917.' George V used the pen when signing documents on a vis
1917
National Maritime Museum

Gold cigarette case. Gold cigarette case presented 1917 to Admiral Sir Guy Reginald Arthur Gaunt KCMG CB (1870-1953). 14 carat gold case with a sprung hinge along the narrow side, and a gold sprung retaining clip inside. The cover with reeded decoration
1917
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Royal Oak,'. Inscribed by the artist 'Royal Oak', lower right. A port proadside study of the battleship 'Royal Oak' in her spring 1917 configuration. The range finding baffles on her funnel were only fitted for a very s
1917
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Royal Sovereign'. Inscribed 'Royal Sov' by the artist, lower right. The battleship is shown in her 1918-19 condition, from astern at anchor, with other ships beyond, off a hilly coast probably in Scotland. She has a flying-off pla
1918-19
National Maritime Museum

HMS Lion at full steam, 1917. Medium includes bodycolour.; Signed by artist and dated.
1917
National Maritime Museum

Hotchkiss 3pdr. Screwdriver for a Hotckiss quick-firer 3pdr gun.
1917
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating minesweepers and patrol vessels. Medal commemorating minesweepers and patrol vessels. Obverse: Britannia standing on a rock in the sea, her shield behind her, spearing with her trident one of the several sea monsters around her. Inscri
1917
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the rescue of the crews of seven Dutch merchantmen. Medal commemorating the rescue of the crews of seven Dutch merchantmen. Obverse: Two sailors, Dutch and English, standing, shaking hands; others in background, two (right) holding oa
1917
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the severence of diplomatic ties with Germany by the USA. Medal commemorating the severence of diplomatic ties with Germany by the USA, shortly before her entry into the First World War. Obverse: Stern view of a boat under square-rigge
1917
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the SS 'Amstelstroom' torpedoed, 1917. Medal commemorating the SS 'Amstelstroom' torpedoed, 1917. Obverse: The German Emperor, dressed as Lohengrin, stands on the deck of a submarine shaped like a swan. Legend: 
1917
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the SS Amstelstroom torpedoed, 1917. Medal commemorating the SS Amstelstroom torpedoed, 1917. Obverse: The German Emperor, dressed as Lohengrin, stands on the deck of a submarine shaped like a swan. Legend: 'DE "KAISER"
1917
National Maritime Museum

Model of Nelson's column - base. Black basalt model based on Nelson's column. It disassembles into seven pieces - the base, column and figure with four separate lions. The four neo-classical reliefs on the base differ from those on the actual mo
1917
National Maritime Museum

Model of Nelson's column - column. Black basalt model based on Nelson's column. It disassembles into seven pieces - the base, column and figure with four separate lions. The four neo-classical reliefs on the base differ from those on the actual
1917
National Maritime Museum

Model of Nelson's column - figure. Black basalt model based on Nelson's column. It disassembles into seven pieces - the base, column and figure with four separate lions. The four neo-classical reliefs on the base differ from those on the actual
1917
National Maritime Museum

Model of Nelson's column - lion. Black basalt model based on Nelson's column. It disassembles into seven pieces - the base, column and figure with four separate lions. The four neo-classical reliefs on the base differ from those on the actual mo
1917
National Maritime Museum

Model of Nelson's column - lion. Black basalt model based on Nelson's column. It disassembles into seven pieces - the base, column and figure with four separate lions. The four neo-classical reliefs on the base differ from those on the actual mo
1917
National Maritime Museum

Model of Nelson's column - lion. Black basalt model based on Nelson's column. It disassembles into seven pieces - the base, column and figure with four separate lions. The four neo-classical reliefs on the base differ from those on the actual mo
1917
National Maritime Museum

Model of Nelson's column - lion. Black basalt model based on Nelson's column. It disassembles into seven pieces - the base, column and figure with four separate lions. The four neo-classical reliefs on the base differ from those on the actual mo
1917
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1901. Captain's monkey jacket.
1917
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1901. waistcoat, blue morning
1917
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1917. breeches, khaki
1917
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1917. Staff Surgeon's tunic, khaki dress. One sewn on medal ribbon bar and one arm badge.
1917
National Maritime Museum

Seagulls in flight and standing on the piles of a sea marker with the name 'Sea Pie'. Signed by artist.
1917
National Maritime Museum

Study of HMS 'Queen Elizabeth', battleship. Inscribed by the artist, 'Queen Elizabeth', lower left. This battleship (laid down in 1912 and commissioned in 1915) is shown here in starboard-broadside view after February 1917, as refitted
1917
National Maritime Museum

Supplying the Navy - a Battleship coaling at sea, 1917 (from series Transport by Sea - The Great War, Britain's Efforts and Ideals). This print is from a portfolio series entitled ‘The Great War: Britain’s Efforts and Ideals’, which
1917
National Maritime Museum

Transporting Troops: A convoy of Transports with attendant Destroyers (from series Transport by Sea - The Great War, Britain's Efforts and Ideals). This print is from a portfolio series entitled ‘The Great War: Britain’s Efforts and Ideal
1917
National Maritime Museum

Two 'Queen Elizabeth'-class battleships, one identified as 'Warspite'. Inscribed 'Warspite' by the artist, at the bottom. This shows two 'Queen Elizabeth'-class battleships in 1917 but that called 'Warspite
1917
National Maritime Museum

U-Boat alarm gong. Alarm gong from a U-boat. A large electric bell inscribed: 'Siemens & Halske BJ 1917 F. Nr 213173 110 Volt GLR strom'.
1917
National Maritime Museum

With the Grand Fleet 2. On Board a Battle-Cruiser (HMS Lion). In March 1917, Muirhead Bone (1876-1953) was sent as an Official War Artist to the Grand Fleet at Rosyth, Scotland, where he spent three weeks recording daily life at sea, including oiling and
1917
National Maritime Museum

With the Grand Fleet 3. A Battle at Night. In March 1917, Muirhead Bone (1876-1953) was sent as an Official War Artist to the Grand Fleet at Rosyth, Scotland, where he spent three weeks recording daily life at sea, including oiling and firing practice. Th
1917
National Maritime Museum

With the Grand Fleet 4. Inside the Turret. In March 1917, Muirhead Bone (1876-1953) was sent as an Official War Artist to the Grand Fleet at Rosyth, Scotland, where he spent three weeks recording daily life at sea, including oiling and firing practice. Th
1917
National Maritime Museum

With the Grand Fleet 6. The Boiler Room of a battleship. In March 1917, Muirhead Bone (1876-1953) was sent as an Official War Artist to the Grand Fleet at Rosyth, Scotland, where he spent three weeks recording daily life at sea, including oiling and firin
1917
National Maritime Museum

With the Grand Fleet by Muirhead Bone Torpedo being loaded (title page). In March 1917, Muirhead Bone (1876-1953) was sent as an Official War Artist to the Grand Fleet at Rosyth, Scotland, where he spent three weeks recording daily life at sea, including
1917
National Maritime Museum

Womans Royal Naval Service identity bracelet. Identity bracelet inscribed 'W.R.N.S. 23-11-17' Reverse: 'KATHARINE FURSE V.A.D. BOULOGNE 14.7.16 R.E.C 1910.1914.1917'. With box. It belonged to Dame Katharine Furse (1875-1952) the first
1917
National Maritime Museum

, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France, A 74 121
1917-1918
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, La vallée de la Döller, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France, A 74 047
1917-1918
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, La Vallée de la Thur, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France, A 74 048
Vers 1917
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, France, A 74 154
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 679
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 680
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 681
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 682
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 683
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 684
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 685
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 686
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 687
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 688
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 689
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 690
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 691
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 692
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 693
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 695
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 696
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 697
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 698
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 699
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 700
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 701
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 702
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 703
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 704
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 705
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 706
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 707
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 708
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 709
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 710
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 711
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 712
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Reims, Marne, Champagne, France, A 19 713
1917 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine

, Soissons, Aisne, France, A 74 137
1917 ou 1926 (?)
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine