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The Screw Steam Yacht Eothen, 337 Tons. R.Y.S. Hand-coloured.
20 May 1864
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26 ft Cutter. Scale: 1:16. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for a 10-oared 26 ft Cutter, as proposed by Admiral Elliot. Signed George Elliot [Rear Admiral (seniority 24 February 1858), Superinten
Dated: May 1865
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28 ft Cutter. Scale: 1:16. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for a 10-oared 28 ft Cutter Barge, as suggested by Admiral Elliot. Signed George Elliot [Rear Admiral (seniority 24 February 1858), Sup
Dated: May 1865
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30 ft Cutter. Scale: 1:16. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for a 12-oared 30 ft Cutter, as suggested by Admiral Elliot. Signed George Elliot [Rear Admiral (seniority 24 February 1858), Superinte
Dated: May 1865
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34 ft Cutter Barge. Scale: 1:16. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for a 16-oared 34 ft Cutter Barge, as suggested by Admiral Elliot. Signed George Elliot [Rear Admiral (seniority 24 February 1858
Dated: May 1865
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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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'Mendip' Megs St Bernard dog (on reverse). Bound with PAF9064-PAF9075, PAF9077-PAF9087.
31 May 1865
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Elevation and depression angles for guns. Scale: 1:24. Plan showing the elevations for a 6.5 ton, 9 ton, and 12 ton guns, illustrating their elevation and depression angles through gun ports. Has accompanying note relating to a request for breadth of po
Dated: May 1867
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38 ft Pinnace. Scale: 1:24. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with some inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for a 16 oared, 38 ft Pinnace for screw ships. Copies sent to the Royal Dockyards. Includes annotations for 1880.
Dated: 17 January 1853
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Clipper Ship Kaisow outward bound. January 1869. Print
11 May 1869
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Clipper Ship Ambassador, A.1. 16 Years... Wm Lund Esq & others (Owners) Wm Walker Esq (Builders). Print
27 May 1869
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West Cowes, Isle of Wight. Print No.2946. Vignette.; Mounted with PAD1281.
25 May 1870
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Schooner Yacht Sappho, 281 Tons, New York Yacht Club. Print
31 May 1870
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Greenwich Hospital from Blackwall reach, May 1871. A view of Greenwich Hospital from almost due north, looking up Blackwall Reach. The tower of Trinity Hospital (almshouse) is on the left and the Trafalgar Tavern just east (left) of the Hospital complex.
May 1871
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Anglo-American Atlantic Yacht Race of 1870. Start of the Yachts Dauntless and Cambria from Queenstown for New York on the 4th July. Print
25 May 1871
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Sketch of a wood with an area of tree stumps. Annotated. Annotated landscape with oak trees A countryside sketch of trees and fields; the elements in the foreground are more summarily sketches, with thick outlines, while the background has trees with very
25 May 1871
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H.M.S. Captain. Drawing
1 May 1872
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H.M.S. Hercules. Print
1 May 1872
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HMS Duke of Wellington. Print
1 May 1872
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HMS 'Basilisk', anchored in Threshold Bay, New Guinea, 28 May 1874. Inscribed on back of drawing: “HMS ‘Basilisk’, Captain John Moresby 1871. 28th May [1874]. In Threshold Bay, New Guinea. Anchored off a delicious little cove o
1874
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34 ft Barge. Scale: 1:48. Plan showing a proposed rig elevation for a 34 ft Barge, prepared in accordance with the Admiral Superinendant's direction of 3 May. Signed Alexander Moore [Master Shipwright/Chief Constructor, Devonport Dockyard, January
Dated: 7 May 1875
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Proposed 30 ft Cutter. Scale: 1:16. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with some inboard detail, longitudinal half-breadth for a proposed 30 ft Cutter based on the plan by the late Rear Admiral Lord John Hay, CB. Signed A. Moore [Chief Constructor,
Dated: 7 May 1875
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The SW Pier, Calais, showing the damage inflicted by the Bessamer when 200ft of it were carried away. Signed by artist and dated.
8 May 1875
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The Shah of Persia's visit to Portsmouth 11th May 1876 (Annotated sketch of shipping). Drawing
11 May 1876
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The Shah of Persia's visit to Portsmouth 11th May 1876 (Firing a salute). Drawing
11 May 1876
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The Shah of Persia's visit to Portsmouth 11th May 1876 (Sketch of ships, buildings and spectators in boats). Drawing
11 May 1876
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The Shah of Persia's visit to Portsmouth 11th May 1876. Heightened with white.
11 May 1876
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'Warrior' (1860). Scale 1:8. A plan showing the proposed arrangement of the steam starting engine of the broadside ironclad 'Warrior' (1860). Signed by Edward Newman [Chief Engineer, Portsmouth Dockyard from 29 February 1872].
13 May 1879
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The loss of the Jeannette Separation of the boats during a gale, seven P.M September 12 1881 Illustration from the Graphic Saturday May 20, 1882. Signed by artist.
20 May 1882
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Steam ship Austral belonging to the Orient Steam Navigation Compy. Limited. Hand-coloured.; Signed by artist and dated in plate.
24 May 1882
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S.S. Germania, of the International Line, trading between Trieste and New York. Ward & Holzapfel, owners, Newcastle-on-Tyne. No.205.
May 1884
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Sketch of a sailing vessel annotated with colour notes (on reverse). Bound with PAE6788-PAE6790, PAE6792-PAE6812.
May 1890
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Sketch of two moored sailing vessels. Bound with PAE6788-PAE6792, PAE6794-PAE6812.
May 1890
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Very rough sketch of a lugger and a brigantine. Bound with PAE6788-PAE6800, PAE6802-PAE6812.
May 1890
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Very rough sketch of sails. Bound with PAE6788-PAE6789, PAE6791-PAE6812.
May 1890
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'Captive Andromache'. 'Captive Andromache' by Charles Roberts after Sir Frederick Leighton; published as a supplement to the Graphic. The original painting is in the Manchester City Gallery. The painting was inspired by Homer's
23 May 1891
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. section, midship
30 May 1896
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Canopus (1897). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with thick plating and armour plating areas, and longitudinal half-breadth for the Canopus class battleship. The class consisted of Albion (1898), Canopus (1897), Glory (1899), Goliath
30 May 1896
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HMS Scorpion (1863) underway at Bermuda.. A port broadside view of HMS Scorpion (1863), an iron Turret Ship used as a Guard Ship, underway at Bermuda, prior to being used for gunnery practice. The photograph may have been taken from HMS Crescent (1892),
May 1901
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HMS Scorpion (1863) underway at Bermuda.. A starboard bow view of HMS Scorpion (1863), an iron Turret Ship used as a Guard Ship, underway at Bermuda, prior to being used for gunnery practice. The photograph may have been taken from HMS Crescent (1892), a
May 1901
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. A loose page from a sketchbook with a watercolour sketch on the front. The sketch depicts a coastal scene with sand on the shoreline with rocks on the right hand side. The background depicts a large land mass with a fort on the top. To the left of the i
23 May 1901
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. Aft section plan
17 May 1909
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. Bridge deck plan
17 May 1909
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. deck, flying
17 May 1909
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. Inboard profile plan
17 May 1909
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. Upper deck plan
17 May 1909
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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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HMS Invincible (1907). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the inboard profile of the battlecruiser HMS Invincible (1907). The drawing shows the ship 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 platform decks of the battlecruiser HMS Invincible (1907). The drawing shows the ship 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 skid beams [boat stowage] and bridges 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 upper 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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. Aft section plan
2 May 1911
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. Bridge deck plan
2 May 1911
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. deck, flying
2 May 1911
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. Forecastle deck plan
2 May 1911
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. hold
2 May 1911
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. Inboard profile plan
2 May 1911
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. Lower deck plan
2 May 1911
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. Main deck plan
2 May 1911
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. Platform deck plan
2 May 1911
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. Upper deck plan
2 May 1911
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Argentine battleship Moreno. Grisaille.; Medium includes graphite.; Signed by artist and dated.
May 1912
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Letter, from the White Star Line to Joachim Birnbaum, father of Jacob.. Letter, from the White Star Line to Joachim Birnbaum, father of Jacob, regarding the return of his son's body for burial and the return of Jacob's personal effects, found in
1912-05-17
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Boat Deck Aft on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the central area of the Boat Deck Aft. A view looking forward, two of the semi-collapsible lifeboats supplied by Hugh McLean & Co,
May 1914
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Bottom plating of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showing hull plati
May 1914
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Bottom plating of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showing hull plati
May 1914
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Bottom plating of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showing hull plati
May 1914
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Bow view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) in drydock. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the head of the dock, looking up at t
May 1914
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First Class Promenade on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Promenade, on the port side of the Bridge Deck (B Deck). A view looking forward towards the sheltered part of
May 1914
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First Class Promenade on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Promenade, on the port side of the Promenade Deck (A Deck). A view looking aft, with the windows of the Long G
May 1914
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First Class Promenade on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the sheltered part of the First Class Promenade on the port side of the Bridge Deck (B Deck). The raised terrace on the inboar
May 1914
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First Class Swimming Bath on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Swimming Bath, on the starboard side of the Main Deck (E Deck). The pool ladders and dressing room curtains
May 1914
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Flying Bridge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the Flying Bridge (or Upper Navigating Bridge), a view looking across to the port side. Two crew members are standing on the compass p
May 1914
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Forecastle of the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the forecastle at the forward end of the Shelter Deck (C Deck). A view from the port side, with the foremast and Third Class Entrance in
May 1914
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Forward end of the first class lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the forward end of the First Class Lounge, also called Palladian Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (A Deck), prior
May 1914
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Forward end of the first class lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the forward end of the First Class Lounge, also called Palladian Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (A Deck), prior
May 1914
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Funnels of the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914). A view from the port side of the Flying Bridge, looking aft, showing the four funnels surrounded by cowl ventilators on the tops of the deckhouses.
May 1914
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Rudder and inner propellers of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showi
May 1914
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Rudder and inner propellers of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showi
May 1914
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Rudder and inner propellers of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showi
May 1914
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Stern view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) in drydock. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showing the
May 1914
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Stern view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) in drydock. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showing the
May 1914
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Stern view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) in drydock. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the caisson at the entrance end of
May 1914
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Stern view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) in drydock. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the caisson at the entrance end of
May 1914
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View from the Docking Bridge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914). A view looking forward from the port side of the Docking Bridge, showing the arrangement of semi-collapsible lifeboats on the
May 1914
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View from the Docking Bridge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, prior to her maiden voyage across the Atlantic, a view looking forward from the starboard side of
May 1914
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View from the Flying Bridge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914). A view from the starboard side of the Flying Bridge, looking aft, showing the lifeboats along the starboard side of the Boat De
May 1914
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View from the Flying Bridge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914). A view from the starboard side of the Flying Bridge, looking aft, showing the lifeboats along the starboard side of the Boat De
May 1914
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Loss of HMS 'Queen Mary' at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. Inscribed by the artist, 'Queen Mary', lower right, this monochrome drawing shows the pall of smoke left behind after this battlecruiser blew up and sank at the Battle of
probably 1916
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The Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. This drawing shows the position at approximately 18.30, immediately after the commencement of the deployment of the Grand Fleet to port by divisions to a course south-east by east. On the left of the picture is the Bat
1916
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'Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O.' (1859-1935). Coloured photogravure print, including the lined surround and title at the bottom, as given above: it is probably that published on Dodd's series 'Admirals of the British
18 May 1917
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. Liquid compass Card: A mica band 1" (2.5 cm) wide attached to needles by a wire framework. The card is white with black markings graduated to quarter points and from 0 - 360 Needle: The four needles, in two pairs, are each held in metal tubes a
May 1918
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Emerald (1920). Scale 1:24. Plan showing the builder's Body Plan for the light cruiser HMS Emerald (1920). Modified in accordance with Admiralty Letter 18/6/18. Submitted: J. Rowlands, Overseer, 22.5.18; Noted and modified J Rowlands, Overseer, 18.
17 May 1918
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The Mersey ferries 'Iris' and Daffodil' returning to New Brighton on 17 May 1918, after the Zeebrugge raid. Signed by the artist, lower right, this drawing shows the return to the Mersey of the two Wallasey ferries 'Daffodil' and
1918
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. Inboard profile plan
21 May 1918
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Seascape. 'Seascape'.
May 1920
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