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Lindschoten's voyage to the East Indies, 1583-1595. Pictorial chart of Mozambique, 5 Aug 1583. Print
1599
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Norris accounts.. A 'breif note taken the vth of Febr 1588 of suche payments as Sr John Norreis and Sr Francis Drake knights showe vnto vu to have made and disboursed for a voyage by them vndertaken.'
1588-02-05
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Payments made by Sir Francis Drake.. Payments made by Sir Francis Drake, 5 February 1588/9.
1588-02-05
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After over three years siege the garrison surrendered to the Archduke Albert. Plate to La Genealogie des Illustres Comtes de Nassau Jean Orlers, 1615 (2nd ed. p.241). Seige begun 5 July 1601. Assaults made 7 Jan 1602 and 13 April 1603. Surrendered 20 Sept
1615
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The Return of Prince Charles from Spain, 5 October 1623. (Updated, November 2013) This large painting shows the English fleet arriving in the Solent led by 'Prince Royal'. It is bearing Prince Charles and the Duke of Buckingham - for whom this
1623
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Tromp’s fleet: a council of war off the Texel, 5 August 1665. One of a series of drawings made by Van de Velde the Elder when he was attached to the Dutch fleet following the action at Bergen on 2 August 1665, early in the second Anglo-Dutch War. Th
1665
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Tromp’s fleet: a council of war, 5 August 1665?. One of a series of drawings made by Van de Velde the Elder when he was attached to the Dutch fleet following the action at Bergen on 2 August 1665, early in the second Anglo-Dutch War. This view of th
1665
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The Dutch fleet coming to anchor 5 June 1672. The Dutch fleet coming to anchor, 26 May [OS]/ 5 June 1672. In the middle distance is a port bow view of the ‘Eendracht’, Aert van Nes at anchor; her mizzen topsail is hoisted and aback. In the lef
1672
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William III Landing at Brixham, Torbay, 5 November 1688. A full-length portrait to left, facing to right on a rearing white horse. Prince William of Orange (as he then was) wears a buff coat which is perhaps of leather, embroidered with gold and lined wit
1688
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Specification for the 1745 Establishment. 9 page specification for the 1745 Establishment, dated 5 August 1745, addressed to Admiral Sir John Norris, signed by Joseph Allin, Surveyor of the Navy, and by the following Master Shipwrights: John Ward (Chatham
5 August 1745
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The taking of the 'Nuestra Senora de les Remedios' by the 'Prince Frederick', 'Duke' and 'Prince George' Privateers, 5th February 1746. In 1753 Boydell published a set of engravings illustrating the exploits of the
1753
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The taking of the Nuestra Senora de los Remedios (alias La Ninsa) a Spanish Ship.... by the Royal family privateers, 5 February 1746, off Cape St Marys. (Shows Prince Frederick, Duke and Prince George under Commodore Talbot). Print
1753
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The Wreck of the Nuestra Senora de los Remedios (alias La Ninfa) a prize to the Royal family Privateers taken 5 February 1746, and lost in November following near Beachey head on the coast of Sussex. Print
1753
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'Cleopatra' (1779). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the inboard profile for 'Cleopatra' (1779), a 32-gun Fifth Rate Frigate. Signed by John Williams [Surveyor of the Navy, 1765-1784].
5 June 1778
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The Battle of Dogger Bank, 5 August 1781. The British artist Thomas Luny (1758-1837) is best known for his marine paintings, which, though often sombre, show great skill in technique and execution. The action referred to in this painting is a confrontatio
1781
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The Sailors Farewell (caricature). A picture of sailors saying goodbye to their loved ones. A large British Navy ships waits in the background. In the centre a sailor says goodbye to his weeping wife, young daughter and baby. In background a similar scene
5 Nov 1785
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A View of the City of Quebec, the Capital of Canada, Taken partly from Pointe des Peres, and partly on Board the Vanguard Man of War, by Captain Hervey Smyth. Print
5 Nov 1786
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Sorlings (1789). Scale: 1:32. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for Sorlings (1789), a purchased Survey Vessel. Signed by Martin Ware [Master Shipwright, Deptford Dockyard, March 1787 - June 179
5 August 1789
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Sorlings (1789). Scale: 1:32. Plan showing the upper deck with some details for Sorlings (1789), a purchased Survey Vessel. Signed by Martin Ware [Master Shipwright, Deptford Dockyard, March 1787 - June 1795].
5 August 1789
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View of Macaulay's Island. Print
5 Nov 1789
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A Representation of His Majesty's Frigate La Concorde Engageing Two French Frigates The L' Engageante and La Resolve on the 23d April 1794 off the Isle of Bas.... Hand-coloured.; Technique includes pen and ink style lithograph. The identity of t
5 May 1795
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The Earl of St Vincent. Print
5 Sep 1797
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Legion of Honour, 5th class. Badge: Silver star of five rays with double points with a small silver ball on each point, enamelled white, the arms connected with a green enamelled laurel and oak wreath surmounted by an Imperial Crown. Obverse: In the centr
after 1852
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Legion of Honour, 5th class. Obverse: In centre the head of the Republic. Inscription: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870". Reverse: Crossed tricolours. Inscription: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE". Awarded to Group Captain Charles Russel Jekyl Randall R

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Legion of Honour, 5th Class. Obverse: In the centre, the head of the Republic. Inscription: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870". Reverse: In centre, crossed tricolours. Inscription: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE". Awarded to J C H Lindsay. Suspended from
after 1870
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Four frigates capturing Spanish treasure ships off Cape Santa Maria, Portugal, 5 October 1804. This action, technically at a time of peace with Spain, was one of the most controversial of the Napoleonic War. Four Spanish frigates with a rich shipment of
1807
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'Project' (1806). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan for the 'Project' (1806). The plan also depicts a modified midship section, sheer lines with inboard detail showing the mortar beds, a longitudinal half-breadth, and upper deck
5 August 1805
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Britannia crowning the Bust of our late Hero Lord Nelson. Nelson’s death generated a flood of commemorative souvenirs and memorabilia, including many engravings. This created an industry of Nelson image-makers among artists and engravers, who drew u
Published 5 December 1805
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Brittannia lamenting the death of Admiral Lord Nelson, who after a series of transcendant and heroic Virtues, fell gloriously in his 121st. Engagement in the Moment of a Brilliant & Decisive Victory, obtained over the Combined Fleets of France & S
5 December 1805
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Brittannia lamenting the death of Admiral Lord Nelson. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting a monument with an oval portrait of Nelson on the plinth, a pyramid above bears three inscriptions within oval wreaths: 'Battle of Copenhagen 2d April
5 Dec 1805
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Pacific Overtures - or - a Flight from St Cloud's - over the Water to Charley - a new Dramatic Peace now Rehearsing (caricature). Hand-coloured.
5 Apr 1806
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4-man bed cabins on Troopships (1808). Scale: 1:24. Plan showing the elevation, and section illustrating the fitting of four-man bed cabins, for the receprtion of troops onboard Transports (Troopships). Signed William Fearnall [Master Shipwright ?] Fo
5 November 1808
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Thames Scene: moored vessel with tarpaulin awning in a river landscape with two men fishing. Bound with PAF5128-PAF5134.
5 Dec 1809
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Buffalo (1813). Scale: probably 1:96. Plans showing incomplete inboard profile, quarter deck, forecastle deck, upper deck, and lower deck with alterations in green ink for fitting the Buffalo (1813), a purchased East Indiaman, converted to a Storeship.
5 November 1813
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The Blockade of Toulon, 1810-14: Pellew's Action, 5 November 1813. An incident in the blockade of Toulon, the principal French Mediterranean naval port, towards the end of the Napoleonic War. By the autumn of 1813 the French fleet at Toulon had built
1830
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An industrial interior. Mounted with PAE6542-PAE6543.
5 Dec 1818
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Study of a recumbent sheep after Paul Potter. Mounted with PAE6569-PAE6570.
5 Sep 1820
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Six sketches of eyes. Mounted with PAE6644-PAE6646.
5 Mar 1823
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Shadwell church, and an enlargement of the spire, 5 Dec 1826. Mounted with PAD0837.
5 Dec 1826
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Hyppolite Bisson Lieutenant de Vaisseau Ile a L'Orient en 1797, mort a Stampalie le 5 Novbre 1827. Capitaine du Panayoty. Print
5 Nov 1827
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The bow of a barge, details of the heel of the sprit and other rigging details. original art: drawing
5 Oct 1829
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Part of panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with nos. 528, 529, 531. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. Mounted with PAE5472.
5 Jul 1831
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Part of panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with nos. 528, 530, 531. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. original art: drawing
5 Jul 1831
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Part of panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with the Gem schooner yacht under sail, with nos. 528, 529, 530. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. Mounted with PAE5471.
5 Jul 1831
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The r.h. drawing of a panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with nos. 529, 530, 531. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. Mounted with PAE5468.
5 Jul 1831
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Hay barge and men of war on the Medway, 1833. In 1833 Cooke went on a sketching tour in the River Medway with James Stark, a family friend and a member of the Norwich School, who gave him instruction in oil painting. In 1835 Cooke exhibited his first oil
5 July 1833
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The quay, Havre with a large dockside crane. original art: drawing
5 Sep 1833
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The quay, Havre with much topographical detail, street names etc. original art: drawing
5 Sep 1833
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The Mary, Joshua Collings, Master, entering the harbour of La Valetta, in the Island of Malta, Decr 5th 1835. Hand-coloured.
Jan 1839
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No XVIII July 5th... a saw 34 feet long was worked right astern of the ship.... Bound with PAF0252-PAF0271, PAF0273-PAF0285.
1837
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Grace Darling & her Father going to the Rescue of the Forfarshire Steamer. The Forfarshire steamer (commanded by Captn. Humble) left Hull for Dundee Wednesday Even'g Sept, 5th 1838. About 4 O'Clock friday Morn'g the 7th. She struck on t
1838
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HB Sketches No.601. A Ship in Distress. Crew throwing the cargo over board (caricature). Print
5 Jul 1839
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'Slough. The 40ft reflector with all the woodwork down'. This is one of a series of drawings done by Sir John Frederick William Herschel in 1840 when he had his father's 40ft reflector telescope dismantled fearing the severely rotten frame
5 April 1840
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Southern end of the Island of Hong Kong with the military road to Stanley (chuck-chow). Mounted in album with PAI0767-PAI0774, PAI0776-PAI0848.
5 March 1848
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'Bora bora [Society Islands], from a ruined native fort above the chief village on the East side of the island, Septr 5th 1849'. No. 21 in Fanshawe's Pacific album, 1849 - 52. Captioned by the artist on the album page below the image, as ti
5 September 1849
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'Bora bora, SE side, within the reef, Septr 5th 1849' [Society Islands]. No. 22 in Fanshawe's Pacific album, 1849 - 52. Captioned by the artist on the album page below the image, as title. Fanshawe's viewpoint appears to be inside the
5 September 1849
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'The extinct volcanoes Viejo and Monotomba, Realejo [Nicaragua], April 5th 1850'. No. 38 in Fanshawe's Pacific album, 1849 - 52. Captioned by the artist on the album page below the image, as title. A linking passage by Fanshawe's daugh
5 April 1850
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The America Schooner Yacht... New York Yacht Club. Hand-coloured.
5 Sep 1851
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The Schooner Yacht America, 170 Tons. Hand-coloured.
5 Sep 1851
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Badge: Legion of Honour, 5th Class 1852. Badge: Silver star of five rays with double points with a small silver ball on each point, enamelled white, the arms connected with a green enamelled laurel and oak wreath surmounted by an Imperial Crown. Obverse:
after 1852
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Legion of Honour, 5th class 1852. Obverse: (Centered). Head of the Republic. Inscription: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870". Reverse: In centre, crossed tricolours. Inscription: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE". Awarded to Group Captain Charles Russel Je

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The Cutter Yacht Volante, 48 Tons... Constructed by Messrs Harvey & Son, Ipswich. Hand-coloured.
5 Jun 1852
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The Schooner Yacht Alarm R.Y.S. 248 tons.. This hand-coloured lithograph is plate 6 of the series, Fore's Marine Sketches (incscribed above the image). Below it is inscribed: 'The Schooner Yacht Alarm R.Y.S. 248 tons. From the Original Picture i
5 Nov 1852
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HMS Pheonix (1832) and HMS Diligence (1814) at anchor, Godhavn. A view looking northwest across the harbour from the foreshore in front of the settlement of Godhavn. HMS Phoenix (1832), a converted screw Sloop, is at anchor in the foreground, with the sto
18 June-5 July 1854
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HMS Phoenix (1832) and HMS Diligence (1814) at anchor, Godhavn. A view from the high ground near the settlement of Godhavn looking across the harbour. HMS Phoenix (1832), a converted screw Sloop, and the storeship HMS Diligence (1814) are anchored in the
18 June-5 July 1854
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'The Island of Mull from Crinan bay'. This sketch of 'the Island of Mull from Crinan bay' was done by Louisa Herschel when she was 19 years old. It is signed by the artist and dated. It would very probably have been done from life on a
5 August 1854
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The English and French Fleets in the Baltic, 1854. No 12. The Fleet off Hango (shows French ship Austerlitz and HMS Princess Royal etc). The English and French fleets in the Baltic, off Hango coast. The litograph shows French ship Austerlitz (on the left)
5 March 1855
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Coastal view four miles north-eastward of the Reskar Lighthouse, Baro Sound, Finland. No. 6 in Fanshawe's Baltic and later album, 1843 - 83. Captioned by the artist on the album page below the image, 'Four miles N.E. ward of the Reskar Lighthous
5 September 1855
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Forte (1858). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the main deck for Forte (1858), 51-gun wooden screw frigate. The plan was originally drawn for Chesapeake (1855), Forte (1858) and Aurora (1861), but this version was sent to Deptford Dockyard for building Forte.
February 1855, re dated 5 September 1855
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A pair of Topi. Mounted with PAE5613, PAE5615.
5 Nov 1857
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Napoleon III Receiving Queen Victoria at Cherbourg, 5 August 1858. (Updated, June 2017) Between 4 and 8 August 1858, the Emperor Napoleon III and the Empress Eugenie visited Cherbourg. On their arrival, they inaugurated the railway line linking the town t
1859
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Reward Poster. Printer’s proof with manuscript corrections. The text is as follows: ‘$100.00 reward/ Ran away from A. M. Creek liv-/ ing in Clinton County, two miles east of Platts-/ burg, boy from 25 to 28 years old, 5 feet 10/ or 11 inches h
5 October 1858
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Clipper Ship Lancashire Witch 1575 Tons Register. Hand-coloured.
5 Aug 1863
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Part of the Citadel. Ancona. Mounted with PAE5645.
5 Nov 1863
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Sterns of boats and crane. Inscr ' Ancona, the Arch. 5 Nov. 63'. Mounted with PAE5646.
5 Nov 1863
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Broadstairs beach and cliff, 5 May (18)65. Mounted with PAE5506.
5 May 1865
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The cliffs near Broadstairs, 5 May (18)65. Mounted with PAE5505.
5 May 1865
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S.S. Yacht Corra Linn R.T.Y.C. 510 Tons. O.M. 316 Gross. 239 Nett Register. Print
5 Oct 1865
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The Shun Lee 700 Tons, Register A1. at Lloyds 14 years... Built by Wm Walker Esq. Lavender Dock, Rotherhithe, London, July 1866. Hand-coloured. A print of the 'Shun Lee', a tea-clipper of 700 tons. She was built by William Walker of Lavender Do
5 Nov 1866
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'Wady Halfeh. 1.P.M. Feby 5. 1867 (350)'. This watercolour of a large Nile craft berthed on a shallow stretch of the river’s bank was taken by Edward Lear in the early afternoon on 5 January 1867 during the artist’s third visit to Eg
5 February 1867
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. Lower deck plan
5 Feb 1869
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. profile
5 Feb 1869
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Sketch of the Twelvepins from Glendalough Inn, Ballinahinch (continued from PAF9498). Bound with PAF9491-PAF9498, PAF9500-PAF9513.
5 Oct 1869
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HMS 'Basilisk', on the voyage from Brisbane to Cape York, Australia, 5 February 1871. Inscribed in pencil on back of drawing: “HMS ‘Basilisk’ Capt. John Moresby 1871. ‘Basilisk’, 6 gun paddle sloop launched at Woolw
1871
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Anglo-American Atlantic Yacht Race of 1870. Cambria in Mid-Ocean. Hand-coloured.
5 Jun 1871
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August 5th, 1889. Signed by artist and dated.
5 Aug 1889
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Model of the 'Columbia' (1902). A full hull builders' model of the passenger liner 'Columbia' (1902), as displayed in the Naval, Shipping, and Fisheries Exhibition at Earl's Court, London, in 1905. A view of the port side of
5 September 1905
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Model of the 'Oceanic' (1899). A full hull builders' model of the passenger liner 'Oceanic' (1899), as displayed in the Naval, Shipping, and Fisheries Exhibition at Earl's Court, London, in 1905. A view of the port side of th
5 September 1905
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Upper Humber reduced from Conservator's survey August 6th - September 5th 1913.. Single sheet, coloured lithograph. Scale [circa 1:20,000]. The scale, soundings and depth contours are given in feet.
1913
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. armour, general arrangement
5 Dec 1929
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The 'Jervis Bay' action, 5 November 1940. A passenger liner transformed into an armed merchant cruiser, the 'Jervis Bay' was the sole protection of a convoy of 37 ships attacked by the German cruiser 'Admiral Scheer'. Captain
1941
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Naval C-in-C's HQ Wireless Telegraph Room on the night of June 5th 1944. Barnett Freedman joined the ranks of the War Artists Advisory Committee's official war artists early in the war, but his stormy temperament soon meant that he was given sho
1944
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HMS Indefatigable (1942). Scale 1:96. A plan showing the flight deck of the Implacable class aircraft carrier HMS Indefatigable (1942). The drawing has been updated to reflect alterations carried out in Devonport Dockyard in 1952.
5 Feb 1945
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HMS Indefatigable (1942). Scale 1:96. A plan showing the inboard profile of the Implacable class aircraft carrier HMS Indefatigable (1942). The drawing has been updated to reflect alterations carried out in Devonport Dockyard in 1952.
5 Feb 1945
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HMS Indefatigable (1942). Scale 1:96. A plan showing the island decks (A-D) of the Implacable class aircraft carrier HMS Indefatigable (1942). The drawing has been updated to reflect alterations carried out in Devonport Dockyard in 1952.
5 Feb 1945
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HMS Indefatigable (1942). Scale 1:96. A plan showing the lower gallery deck of the Implacable class aircraft carrier HMS Indefatigable (1942). The drawing has been updated to reflect alterations carried out at Devonport Dockyard in 1952.
5 Feb 1945
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HMS Indefatigable (1942). Scale 1:96. A plan showing the upper gallery deck of the Implacable class aircraft carrier HMS Indefatigable (1942). The drawing has been updated to reflect alterations carried out in Devonport Dockyard in 1952.
5 Feb 1945
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Medal commemorating the 5th centenary of the death of Henry the Navigator, 1960. Medal commemorating the 5th centenary of the death of Henry the Navigator, 1960. Obverse: Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), with dividers in right hand, seated at a tab
1960
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