This site is an expanded and significantly upgraded version of the Flickr Commons based tool I wrote several years ago. As well as a major design/UX overhaul, it now includes data from further providers such as those available through Europeana, and also the Imperial War Museum. I'd welcome further suggestions as the harvesting tool and database are easily extendable.
For information, questions and bug reports please contact James Morley @jamesinealing | james@jamesmorley.net
The data has been harvested from providers using some custom php scripts to query respective APIs based on dates. Data is harmonised and stored in a local mySql database.
Additional jQuery plugins are used to enhance the display, including Masonry and Bootstrap Image Gallery (based on blueimp).
The code is openly licensed so please feel free to copy, modify, distribute as you please. It will be shared on Github shortly!
'Impregnable' (1810). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, stern board decoration, sheer lines with stern quarter decoration, and longitudinal half-breath proposed (and approved) for 'Impregnable' (1810), a 90-gun Second Rate, three
9 January 1798
National Maritime Museum
'Impregnable' (1810). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the framing profile (disposition) proposed (and approved) for 'Impregnable' (1810), a 90-gun Second Rate, three-decker. The plan includes alterations from September 1805, and an additional
circa February 1798
National Maritime Museum
'Impregnable' (1810). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile proposed (and approved) for 'Impregnable' (1810), a 90-gun Second Rate, three-decker building at Chatham Dockyard.
circa May 1798
National Maritime Museum
'Milford' (1809). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile, and miship section for 'Milford' (1809), a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker, building at Milford Haven by Mr Jacobs.
Circa August 1798
National Maritime Museum
'Revenge' (1805). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile with alterations dated 1804, for building 'Revenge' (1805), a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker at Chatham Dockyard.
Circa March 1798
National Maritime Museum
'San Damaso' (1797). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, stern board outline, sheer lines with inboard detail and lion figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth for 'San Damaso' (1797), a captured Spanish Third Rate, as taken off
29 March 1798
National Maritime Museum
'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Capstan support from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew
1798
National Maritime Museum
'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Capstan support from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew
1798
National Maritime Museum
'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Hatch coambing from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew
1798
National Maritime Museum
'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Hatch coambing from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew
1798
National Maritime Museum
'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Hatch cover from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew up
1798
National Maritime Museum
'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Polythene bag with 7 various parts from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orien
1798
National Maritime Museum
'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Seat with staircase from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which
1798
National Maritime Museum
'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Seat with staircase from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which
1798
National Maritime Museum
'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Stand for a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew up at the Battle of the Nile in 1798.
1798
National Maritime Museum
'Warspite' (1807), 'Colossus' (1803). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, longitudinal half-breadth for 'Warspite' (1807) and 'Colossus' (1803), both 74-gun Third Rate, two-deckers.
9 January 1798
National Maritime Museum
'Warspite' (1807). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for building 'Warspite' (1807), a 74-gun, Third Rate, two decker.
Signed by John Henslow [Surveyor of the Navy, 1784-1806] and Will
23 April 1798
National Maritime Museum
'Warspite' (1807). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the framing profile (disposition) for building 'Warspite' (1807), a 74-gun, Third Rate, two decker.
Signed by John Henslow [Surveyor of the Navy, 1784-1806] and William Rule [Surveyor of th
23 April 1798
National Maritime Museum
. Black basalt, half-length bust of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in rear-admiral's full-dress uniform, with one Naval gold medal incised 'NILE' and the ribbon and star of the Order of the Bath. Inscribed on the reverse 'NELSON Wedgwood P
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Black basalt, half-length bust of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in rear-admiral's full-dress uniform, with one Naval gold medal incised 'NILE' and the ribbon and star of the Order of the Bath. Inscribed on the reverse 'NELSON',
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Bowl- Copper with a lead balancing weight at base, inside of bowl painted white. four lubberlines are fitted, consisting of copper strips with a line cut in each. The glazed verge ring, dia. 11.25" (28.6cm) is fitted with an azimuth sight consistin
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Box houses fragment of flag and letter. Box is missing 3 legs and a clasp.
National Maritime Museum
. Calendar for the single year of 1798. The calendar is made from a disc of bronze. On one side of the calendar is a table with the months in three letter abbreviations and a table with the numbers for the number of days. Around the edge of the table are
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Chocolate cup marked AAA4738.1, cover marked AAA4738.2 and saucer marked AAA4738.3 made to the order of Alexander Davison (1750-1829), Nelson's prize agent. One of a small number of such pieces presented to Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Chocolate cup marked AAA4738.1, cover marked AAA4738.2 and saucer marked AAA4738.3 made to the order of Alexander Davison (1750-1829), Nelson's prize agent. One of a small number of such pieces presented to Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Creamware bowl, transfer-printed in black, in the centre a portrait of Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), flanked by putti with trumpets and laurels, surmounted by a naval crown. All above a plan of the battle of the Nile, 1798, with named ships.
1798
National Maritime Museum
. deck, quarter & forecastle
Signed by John Marshall [Master Shipwright, Plymouth Dockyard, 1795-1801]
NMM, Progress Book, volume 5, folio 268, states that 'Surprize' arrived at Plymouth Dockyard on 21 January 1798, was docked on 15 Februa
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Gold alloy mourning ring commemorating Captain George Blagdon Westcott (1745-1798), who was killed at the Battle of the Nile. The bezel of the ring is decorated with an anchor made up of brilliants, which is set on a background of woven blond hair, and
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Gold alloy pendant, shaped like a foul anchor complete with chain. The pendant is inscribed with the words 'Admiral Nelson and the British Tars Relieve the World at the Mouth of the Nile 1st August 1798'.
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Inboard profile plan
NMM, Progress Book, volume 3, folio 144, states that 'Adder' was renamed from 'No. 17', and lengthened at Nicholson Yard between May and June 1798.
NMM, Progress Book, volume 3, folio 137, states that 'Assa
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Inboard profile plan
NMM, Progress Book, volume 5, folio 775, states that the 'Cornwallis' arrrived at Deptford Dockyard on 11 July 1798 and was docked on 10 September to be sheathed with fir. She was undocked on 13 November 1798 having been
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Large two-handled loving cup on a short stem and round foot. The white-glazed earthenware body has blue and brown hand-painted decoration including scattered sprigs of flowers. The cup is inscribed: 'Admiral Nelson for ever' and 'T: Banni
1798
National Maritime Museum
. lines Round stern at Woolwich sometime circa 1817.
NMM, Progress Book, volume 6, folio 314 states that 'Aigle' arrived at Woolwich Dockyard on 16 January 1817 and was docked on 5 February 1817. Her copper was removed and she was undocked on
1798
National Maritime Museum
. lines & profile
Signed by John Marshall [Master Shipwright, Plymouth Dockyard, 1795-1801]
NMM, Progress Book, volume 5, folio 268, states that 'Surprize' arrived at Plymouth Dockyard on 21 January 1798, was docked on 15 February to be re
1798
National Maritime Museum
. lines & profile, There is a document marked ZAZ5256.1, which can be viewed via the grey toggle to the right of the WHOLE field.
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Mug, made to the order of Alexander Davison (1750-1829), Nelson's prize agent. One of a small number of such pieces presented to Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) after the battle of the Nile. The sides of the mug are painted with coloured ve
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Presentation sword, thought to be a replica of the sword presented to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), by the Captains of the Fleet after the Victory of the Nile on the 1st August 1798. The hilt of the sword consists of a gilt crocodile forming
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Presentation sword, which is supposedly a replica of the sword presented to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) by the Sultan of Turkey after the Battle of the Nile in 1798. The hilt of the sword consists of a gilt crocodile, which forms the pommel
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Presentation Sword. Owned by Vice-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood (1762-1814). Hilt consists of gilt metal. The grip is cast and chased in the form of a crocodile and bears on both sides engraved plaques. The knuckle-bow form of guard broadens to incorporate an
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Scabbard for a presentation sword, thought to be a replica of the sword presented to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), by the Captains of the Fleet after the Victory of the Nile on the 1st August 1798.
1798
National Maritime Museum
. Scabbard for presentation sword, which is supposedly a replica of the sword presented to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) by the Sultan of Turkey after the Battle of the Nile in 1798.
1798
National Maritime Museum
. sheer
NMM, Progress Book, volume 5, folio 656, states that 'Arrow' arrived at Portsmouth Dockyard on 28 September 1796 and was docked on 4 October. She sailed having been fitted on 25 February 1797. She was further refitted between January
1798
National Maritime Museum