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[The Spanish fleet off the coast of Cornwall on 29 July 1588]. Disbound sheet. Hand coloured engraving. Scale: circa 1:600,000 (bar). Ungraduated chart of the track of the Spanish Armada. The bar scale is in English miles. The chart contains the coats of
1590
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The Arrival of the Elector Palatine at Flushing, 29 April 1613. This is one of a series of paintings produced to document the marriage of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, to Princess Elizabeth, daughter of James I and Anne of Denmark, in 1613. After elabora
1623
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The Wreck of the Nympha Americana a Spanish Corsair, near Beachy Head, 29 Nov 1747. Print
1840
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The Wreck of the Nympha Americana, a Spanish Corsair, near Beachy Head, 29 November 1747. Technique includes etching.
1840
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To the Rt Honble Dunk Earl of Hallifax... This Plate... the Stern Views of the Terrible and Neptune..., also that of the Severn..., three of the six French Men of War taken by the British Fleet under the Command of Sir Edward Hawke... Octr 14 1747. Print
29 Jan 1751
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To His Royal Highness George Prince of Wales This View from Bellem to the Bay of Wares as before the late Earthquake Is humbly inscribed.... Print
29 Nov 1756
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Horatio Nelson. Baron Nelson of The Nile &c &c. He was born Sept 29th 1758 in the parsonage-house of Burnham-Thorpe, in the county of Norfolk of which Parish his father was then rector and expired Oct 1805, nearly at the close of that dreadful eng
1822
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'View of the harbour of Sangvonoodha, in the island Unalashka N W coast of America Monday 29 June 1778 at anchor S W'. Inscribed, as title; signed by the artist and dated. Unalaska is one of the chain of Aleutian Islands stretching west from sou
1778
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Admiral Kempenfelt. Print
29 Jun 1782
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Royal George sunk at Spithead, 29th August 1782. Signed by artist and dated.
1800
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Sinking of H.M.S. Royal George at Spithead at 9 o'clock A.M. Augt 29th 1782 from an original Drawing in the possession of Henry Slight Esqr by whom this Print is Published 1839. Print
1839
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Spithead, with the exact situation and appearance of the Royal George wrecked - with above 600 people on board - 29 August 1782. Others in series are PAF4927-PAF4959, PAF4961-PAF4963.; Page 21. Fourth image.; Text in English with image.
1891
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The Pearl Capt Montague taking L' Esperance 30 Sep 1780. Print
29 Aug 1782
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Capstan for 74-gun Third Rate, two-dec ker warships.. Scale: 1:16. Plan showing the sections, plans and elevations for a large capstan for 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker warships.
29 May 1783
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Emma. Mounted with PAG6639.; Stipple engraving.
29 Dec 1785
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An Outward bound East Indiaman sailing from the Downs.... Print
29 May 1788
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The Exeter Capt Lestock Wilson Com. An Outward bound East Indiaman sailing from the Downs... (Not the Exeter. Print
29 May 1788
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The Royal Dock Yard at Woolwich. Print, titled as above, from Dodd's 'Dockyard' set of six (1789-90). The subtitle states that 'This view is taken from the Thames opposite the New Offices looking down the River, and comprehends what is
29 October 1789
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Teaser (1794). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile, upper deck with fore platform, aft platform, forecastle, and sections for Teaser (1794), a 14-gun Gunboat building at Deptford by Dudman & Co. The plan has an altered forecastle deck whi
29 March 1794
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Veduta della squadra di S.M.Cattolica ancorata nella Rada di Livorno (Catholic fleet anchored in Leghorn Road 29 April 1794 to receive the Infante). Print
1797
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Lady Emma Hamilton 1765-1815. Print
29 Aug 1796
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To the Directors and subscribers of the Missionary Society, this portrait of the Ship Duff.... Hand-coloured.
29 Aug 1796
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'A new Machine (or Raft) to cover (or protect) the Landing of the French on their intended Invasion of England etc (Rafts 4)'. Hand-coloured print depicting 'A new Machine (or Raft) to cover (or protect) the Landing of the French on their i
Published 29 January 1798
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Lady Emma Hamilton in a classical pose. Print
29 Aug 1798
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De Coppet. Letter from Napoleon to Admiral Ganteaume immediately following the battle of the Nile, captured by Nelson's ships. This document (and COP/3B) was intercepted by Nelson’s ships and gave the British valuable information. In Egypt Na
29 November 1798
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Captain Sir Edward Berry of the Vanguard. Printed in brown. See PAD3438, another copy, for notes.
29 Jan 1799
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Captain Sir Edward Berry of the Vanguard. Technique includes engraving. See PAD3438, another copy, for notes.
29 Jan 1799
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Captain Sir Edward Berry of the Vanguard. Technique includes etching. See PAD3437, published in March 1799, which is also based on Grimaldi but lacks the Nile medal (Berry having been Nelson's flag-captain there in 'Vanguard') and shows the
29 Jan 1799
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'Happiness'. Print by Thomas Burke after John Francis Rigaud showing a seated allegorical figure of 'Happiness' holding a caduceus surrounded by putti. Part of a series of four allegorical frescoes (Providence, Innocence, Wisdom and H
29 September 1799
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Sir John Borlase Warren. B. & K.B. From the original picture by Mr Orme, in the British Naval & Military Gallery. Print
29 Nov 1799
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Lighter Number 1 (1804). No scale. A plan showing the upper deck for Lighter Number 1, a single-masted thirty-five foot lighter for Woolwich Dockyard. Signed by Edward Sison [Master Shipwright, Woolwich Dockyard, 1801-1816].
29 August 1803
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Lighter Number 2 (1804). No scale. A plan showing the upper deck of Lighter Number 2 (1804), a single-masted thirty-five foot lighter for Woolwich Dockyard. Signed by Edward Sison [Master Shipwright, Woolwich Dockyard, 1801-1816].
29 August 1803
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Commissioners House, in the Naval Yard, Halifax. Vignette.
29 Feb 1804
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Sir John Moore Bart K B Admiral of the Blue Squadron. Engraved by Ridley from a Painting in the possession of the Revd James Stainer Clarke, Domestic Chaplain to his R.H. the Prince of Wales. Print
29 Feb 1804
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Earl of Abergavenny. Print depicting exploration of the wreck of Earl of Abergavenny, with key and the image of Tonkins diving machine. Inscribed: "The present state of the Abergavenny in 10 fathoms of water & sunk 5' 6'' in sand &
29 Jan 1806
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64ft Water Carrier (1806). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the body plan with stern board outline, modified sheer lines with inboard detail, longitudinal half-breadth, and midship section proposed [and approved] for a sixty-four foot water carrier (1806).
29 August 1806
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64ft Water Carrier (1806). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the deck and platforms proposed [and approved] for a sixty-four foot water carrier (1806). Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813], and Henry Peake [Surveyor of the Navy, 1806
29 August 1806
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A First Rate the Portrait of the Royal George. Vaisseau du Premier Rang. le Royal George. Hand-coloured.; No 28.
29 Sep 1806
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Broadside view of a fighting vessel and a small sailing vessel listing to starboard. Original Sketch of a Picture for W Leader Esqr. Technique includes etching.
29 Mar 1809
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Sir Charles Morice Pole Bart. Admiral of the Blue Squadron. Painted by J Northcote R.A. & Engraved by H.R. Cook by permission of Mr Asperne from the Portrait in the European Magazine. Print
29 Apr 1809
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Captn Arthur Forrest R.N. Print
29 Jun 1811
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Captn Arthur Forrest R.N. Print
29 Jun 1811
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Hindostan (1804). Scale: 1:96. Plan showing the inboard profile, spar deck, upper deck, gun deck, and orlop deck for Hindostan (1804), a purchased East Indiaman as converted to a Storeship at Woolwich in 1811. The plan also includes further alterations
29 August 1811
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Nicholas Haddock, Esq. Admiral of the Blue Squadron. Print: originally published in the 'Naval Chronicle', re-engraved from an earlier print by Faber after Gibson (see PAF3366).
29 Feb 1812
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Constitution and Java. The Constitution had 9 killed & 25 wounded. Fought Dec 29th 1812. The Java had 60 killed & 170 wounded. Hand-coloured.; Plate 403.
1846
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Belette (1814); Gannet (1814). No scale, probably 1:48. Plan showing the lower deck, with cabin and bin layouts, and the fore & aft platforms for Belette (1814) and Gannet (1814), both 18-gun Brigs to be built by Messrs Larking & Spong, at King&#
29 November 1813
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Belette (1814); Gannet (1814). No scale, probably 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for Belette (1814) and Gannet (1814), both 18-gun Brigs to be built by Messrs Larking & Spong at King's Lynn, Norfolk. The plan shows the run of deck planking
29 November 1813
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Belette (1814); Gannet (1814). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile, with pencil annotations, for Belette (1814) and Gannet (1814), both 18-gun Brigs to be built by Messrs Larking & Spong at King's Lynn, Norfolk. Signed Henry Peake [
29 November 1813
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Launch of the Steam Frigate Fulton the First at New York 29th Octr 1814. D T Valentine's Manual 1852. The picture is inscribed "Launch of the Steam Frigate Fulton the First at New York, 29th Octr 1814" but H.I. Chapelle in the Mariner'
1852
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Lieut. Genl. Lord W.C. Bentinck, Engraved by H.R. Cook from a painting by Sir T. Lawrence. For Gifford's History of the War. Technique includes engraving.
29 Jan 1815
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Study of the stern of a small merchant ship. No. 39 of 73 (PAI0889 - PAI0961) Inscribed in the upper left 'In the Town camber/Portsmouth harbour/March 27th 1815' and annotated with colour notes. This is probably a visiting Dutch vessel sketche
29 March 1815
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A Virginia Pilot-Boat with a distant view of Cape Henry at the entrance of the Chesapeak. A vignette of the ‘Mary of Norfolk’ with five figures in port broadside view with a view of Cape Henry, Virginia, in the distance on the right featuring
29 Apr 1815
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Express (1805?). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the upper deck, and fore and aft platforms for 'Express' (1815?), a 4 gun Schooner/Advice Boat. 'Express' was acquired in America, possibly purchased in 1809 [Dittmar], or captured in 1815 [
29 July 1815
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Express (1815?). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the body plan with stern board outline, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for 'Express' (1815?), a 4-gun Schooner/Advice Boat. 'Express' was acquired in America,
29 July 1815
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Embarkation of Napoleon Bounaparte from St. Raphael for the Island of Elba. Mounted with PAD5927.
29 Jun 1816
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Undaunted. Plate CCCCLXIII (463).; Mounted with PAD5928.
29 Jun 1816
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A new song composed by a Royal Marine on board HM Ship Impregnable in Algiers Bay August 29th 1816.. Manuscript entitled 'A new song composed by a Royal Marine on board HM Ship Impregnable in Algiers Bay August 29th 1816'
1816-08-29
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This View of the City of Algiers, is dedicated to... Baron Exmouth... by... Charles Rumker. Hand-coloured.
29 Aug 1816
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Enchantress (1804). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck, lower deck, and fore & aft platforms for Enchantress (1804), a 4-gun Ship Sloop as fitted in March 1817 for a quarantine vessel. Signed by Edward Churchill [Master Shipwright, Plymouth
29 March 1817
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Head of a donkey with four small human heads and one of a horse. Mounted with PAE6500-PAE6502, PAE6504-PAE6509.
29 Oct 1817
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Head of a horse. Mounted with PAE6500-PAE6501, PAE6503-PAE6509.
29 Oct 1817
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View of the Indigo Factory with a distant prospect of the village of Hanscolly in Bengal. Bound with PAF2693-PAF2699, PAF2701-PAF2720.
29 Sep 1819
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Portsmouth Dockyard, Portsmouth Harbour, 1821. No. 34 of 73 (PAI0889 - PAI0961) Drawing inscribed 'Dockyard – Portsmouth/Harbour/October 29th - 1821.' The viewpoint is looking southwards towards the entrance to the harbour. The cupola on
29 October 1821
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Two figures, one smoking a pipe the other with a grindstone (caricature). Mounted with PAE6598-PAE6599, PAE6601-PAE6604.
29 Oct 1821
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Earl of St Vincent. Engraved by J Chapman. Print
29 Mar 1823
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Lord Nelson. Print
29 Nov 1823
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Lord Nelson. Technique includes etching.
29 Nov 1823
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Study of a human leg. original art: drawing
29 Nov 1824
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Studies of the yacht 'Hussar', Southampton River, 1826. No. 6 of 73 (PAI0889 - PAI0961) Drawing inscribed in the upper left 'Hussar/Yacht/ Southampton river/june29th 1826.' In 1828 Schetky exhibited at the Royal Academy the work 
29 June 1826
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Petersham June 29 1828. Medium includes black crayon.
29 Jun 1828
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'Royal Adelaide' (1828). Scale: 1:96. Plan showing the sail and spar plan for Royal Adelaide (1828), a 100/110-gun, First Rate, three-decker.
29 July 1835
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Sketch of the bow of HMS Eurydice portside view June 29th 1843. Stored with PAH4369-PAH4393, PAH4395-PAH4406.
29 Jun 1843
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Sketch of the bow of HMS Eurydice starboard view June 30th 1843. Stored with PAH4369-PAH4394, PAH4396-PAH4406.
29 Jun 1843
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The Bristol Channel Mission Cutter Eirene from a sketch taken in Pennarth Roads... Revd John Ashley L.L.D. Chaplain to the Mission. Hand-coloured.
29 Nov 1843
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Omega opium clipper two topsail schooner, built Cowes 1837 (shown off China coast 1845). Signed by artist and dated.
29 Sep 1845
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HB Sketches No.865. Gulliver capturing the enemies fleet (caricature). Print
29 May 1846
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Denia Opium clipper topsail schooner built Cowes 1840 (shown off China coast 1851). Signed by artist and dated.
29 Sep 1851
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The Schooner Yacht Gloriana, 134 Tons R.Y.S.Rounding the Nab Light, in the Royal Yacht Squadron Match... 19th August 1852. Hand-coloured.; Medium includes gum arabic.
29 Oct 1852
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The reception of Sir Charles Napier by the people, in the hall of the palace, Stockholm. Print
29 Jul 1854
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Edmund Lyons. Print
29 Nov 1854
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'Europa Point, Gibraltar, Augt 29th 1857'. No. 21 in Fanshawe's Baltic and later album, 1843 - 83. Captioned by the artist on the album page below the image, as title. The eighth of a series of drawings of the Mediterranean fleet's sum
29 August 1857
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Mersey (1858). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for Mersey (1858), a 40-gun screw frigate as taken off at Portsmouth Dockyard a year after completing at Chatham. Signed by Richard Abethell [Master Shipwright, Chatham Dockyard, 1852-?]
29 May 1860
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Right-hand side of sketch of large house named Cotsbrooke (continued from previous page). Bound with PAF2395-PAF2434, PAF2436-PAF2463.
29 Jun 1860
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Santa Lucia, Cartagena, Sunset. Cooke made numerous trips throughout Europe and North Africa. In 1860, in company with Robert Bateman, he undertook a journey around Spain towards Tangier. A new, more luminous quality began to pervade the colours in his wo
29 December 1860
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Panorama of the Embarkation of the Five Zouaves on board the Baltic Apr. 29th 1861. Taken Foot of Spring & Canal St. for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1862. Print
1862
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Cutter Yacht Osprey, 59 Tons, Edward Westby Nunn, Esq. (owner), Royal St. George's Yacht Club. Winner of Royal Thames Yacht Club L100 Prize, June 25th 1859.... Print
29 Apr 1863
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Head and shoulders portrait sketch of woman with eyes downcast. Bound with PAF8987-PAF9009, PAF9011-PAF9017.
29 Jan 1864
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Page of sketches of craft in Tagus off Cintra, Portugal 23 July 1865 11.46 a.m.. No. 1 of 30 (PAH3772 - PAH3801) In the summer of 1861, aged 82, Schetky made his last visit abroad. His two weeks’ passage to Lisbon on board the steamer the 'Alh
29 July 1865
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View of Fowey. original art: drawing
29 Jun 1868
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Captain (1869). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the starboard profile above the main (upper deck) to above the hurricane deck, and the plan of the hurricane deck for the masted turret ironclad HMS Captain (1869), illustrating the lead of the ropes &c. Mark
29 July 1870
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To Count Edmund Batthyany... Royal Albert Yacht Club, this Print of his Schooner Yacht Flying Cloud in the... Match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, June 8th 1870... dedicated by Josiah Taylor. Hand-coloured.
29 Apr 1871
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Screw steamer Bedouin... R Thomson, Managing Owners... C Mitchell & Co. Builders.... No.125.
29 Jul 1879
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The 'Slave-Market' Church at Mkunazini. A pencil drawing of Zanzibar monogrammed with the artist's initials, 'C.D.M.T'. and an inscription: 'The 'Slave-Market' Church and the Mission Infirmary at Mkunazini in the to
29 September 1880
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The Naval Brigade (Officers of HMS Euryalus and Carysfort) with Gatling guns, repelling an attack at El Jeb, Upper Egypt, 29 Feb 1884. Medium includes wash and graphite.; Heightened with white.
1884
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Pamel Paignton Decr 29 1884. original art: drawing
29 Dec 1884
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. Inboard profile plan
29 Nov 1899
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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
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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
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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
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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
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