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The Death of Willem Barents, 20 June 1597. An evocation of the death of the Dutch navigator and explorer, Willem Barents, made over 200 years after the event. Sailing from Amsterdam, Barents made three voyages in 1594, 1595, and 1596-97 in search of the N
1836
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'Serpent' (1742) bomb vessel. Scale: 1:96. A plan showing the forecastle, upper deck, and fore and aft platforms for the 'Serpent' (1742), a bomb vessel, as taken off at Portsmouth Dockyard.
20 June 1744
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'Belleisle' (1761). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, stern board outline, sheer lines with inboard detail (note one waterline), and longitudinal half-breadth for 'Belleisle' (1761), a captured French East Indiaman, prior to bei
20 June 1761
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Jemmy's Farewell (caricature). Text in English below image.; Plate No. 204.
20 Jun 1786
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View 1st of the Victory obtained by the British Fleet, .....over the Fleet of Spain off Cape St Vincent on the 14th of February 1797..... Hand-coloured.
20 Jun 1797
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George Wallis. The late Celebrated Antiquary & Gunsmith of Hull. Print
20 Jun 1804
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To... Lord Viscount Melville... This Representation of the Launching of His Majesty's Ship Nelson of 120 Guns at Woolwich... by... J T Serres. The Nelson (1814) is ready for launch and can be seen complete with oversized flags. A lot of well-dressed
20 Jun 1814
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Study of a glutton. Mounted with PAE6574.
20 Jun 1820
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Speedy (1818). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the framing profile (disposition) for Speedy (1828), a 6-gun Cutter Tender. Signed Henry Peake [Surveyor of the Navy, 1806-1822], Jospeh Tucker [Surveyor of the Navy, 1813-1831], Robert Seppings [Surveyor of th
Dated: 20 June 1821
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Rover (1853); Musquito (1852); Helena (1843); Pilot (1838); Snake (1832); Cygnet (1840); Rapid (1840). Scale: 1:192. Plan showing the sail plan for First Class Brigs, specifically for Rover (1853), and Musquito (1852), both 16-gun First Class Brigs. Pen
Circa June 1840
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34 ft Admiral's Barge. Scale: 1:16. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for a proposed 12? oared, 34 ft Admiral's Barge. Signed B. Robinson [Master Shipwright/Chief Constructor, Portsmouth
Dated: 20 June 1871
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