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Things as they were, 1757. Things as they are, 1827 (caricature). Hand-coloured.
28 Jan 1827
National Maritime Museum

Proposed iron nippers on chain cables (1827). Scale: 1:3 and 1:24. Plan showing the elevation of the fore part of a flush-deck 18-gun Sloop illustrating the use of the iron nippers on the chain cables, and a diagram of the nipper open, closed, and in sec
20 February 1827
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African. Coromantee Lad. Portrait, published by G.B. Whittaker. Part of the Michael Graham-Stewart slavery collection.
March 1827
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Ballast for a 60 gun Frigate; Winchester (1822). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing a part plan of the hold for a 60-gun Frigate, similar to the Winchester (1822), a 60-gun, Fourth Rate Frigate, illustrating the stowage of ballast. Plan includes a code of explan
March 1827
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Captain W E Parry R.N F.R.S. Print
21 Mar 1827
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A Head for the Cabinet (caricature). Hand-coloured.; Text in English below image.
Apr 1827
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Tyne (1826). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile plan for Tyne (1826), a 28-gun Sixth Rate vessel built and fitted at Woolwich Dockyard. Signed O.Lang (Master Shipwright)
14 April 1827
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Tyne (1826). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the lower deck plan, showing the fore & aft platforms for Tyne (1826), as a 28-gun, Sixth Rate vessel as built and fitted at Woolwich Dockyard. Signed O.Lang (Master Shipwright)
14th April 1827
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Tyne (1826). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the quater deck and forecastle for Tyne (1826), as a 28-gun, Sixth Rate vessel as built and fitted at Woolwich Dockyard. Signed O.Lang (Master Shipwright)
14th April 1827
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Tyne (1826). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck plan for Tyne (1826), as a 28-gun, Sixth Rate vessel as built and fitted at Woolwich Dockyard. Signed O.Lang (Master Shipwright)
14th April 1827
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Lady Conyngham verjaagt Chancellor Eldon, 1827
21 April 1827
Rijksmuseum

'Victory' in Portsmouth Harbour, 1827. No. 21 of 73 (PAI0889 - PAI0961) Drawing inscribed in the upper right 'Victory April 27 – 1827 – Portsmouth Harbour.' Schetky made a number of drawings of 'Victory' as she
27 April 1827
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English Harbour, Antigua From Great George Fort, Monks Hill. Hand-coloured. The bay in the foreground is Falmouth Harbour, with English Harbour behind.
1 May 1827
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Lady Emma Hamilton - Ariadne (unlettered impression). Print
4 May 1827
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'Revenge' (1805). Scale: 1:120. Plan showing the ballast and ground tier, and the middle and upper tier of the hoild for 'Revenge' (1805), a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker. The plan illustrates the way the method of stowage compensated
10 May 1827
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W Vandevelde Senr & W Vandevelde Junr. Print
15 May 1827
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The entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, 1827. No. 49 of 73 (PAI0889 - PAI0961) Inscribed in the upper right 'Mouth of Portsmouth /Harbour/May 21st 1827.' The view is from the Southsea side with the Round Tower to the right of centre. On the extrem
21 May 1827
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A Diving Bell suspended from a crane with the air pipe and pump. Mounted with PAE6419.
Jun 1827
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Edward Somerset, Second Marquis of Worcester. From the original of Vandyke, in the Collection of His Grace the Duke of Beaufort. Technique includes stipple engraving.; Text in English below image.
1 Jun 1827
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His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, Lord High Admiral; & General of the Royal Marines. Technique includes etching.
1 Jun 1827
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Coasters by Admiral Bateman. Medium includes ink.
8 Jun 1827
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35 ft Commissioners' Cutter. Scale: 1:24. Plan showing the rig and sail elevation for a 12 oared, 35 ft Commissioners' Cutter or Pay Boat. Signed J. Nolloth [Master Shipwright, Portsmouth Dockyard, 1823-1835].
Dated: 12 June 1827
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37 ft Commissioners' Barge. Scale: 1:24. Plan showing the rig and sail elevation for a 14 oared, 37 ft Commissioners' Barge. Signed J. Nolloth [Master Shipwright, Portsmouth, 1823-1835].
Dated: 12 June 1827
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The Pantheon, Regent's Park with cattle. original art: drawing
Jul 1827
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Vier studies van geitenkoppen
30 July 1827
Rijksmuseum

Dokumentas – laiškas
2 August 1827
Žemaičių muziejus „Alka“ / Samogitian Museum "Alka"

The Launch of the Honble East India Compy's Ship Edinburgh... from the Dock Yard of Messrs Wigrams & Green Blackwall... with a view of the ship Abercrombie Robinson... on the stocks. Hand-coloured.
10 Aug 1827
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The Launch of the Honble East India Compys Ship Edinburgh Captain Henry Bax; from the Dock Yard of Messrs Wigrams & Green Blackwall, November 9th 1825, with a view of the ship Abercrombie Robinson Captain John Innes, on the Stocks.... Print
10 Aug 1827
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HMS 'Melville' and other shipping in Portsmouth Harbour, 1827. No. 59 of 73 (PAI0889 - PAI0961) Inscribed in the upper centre 'Melville 73 – in Portsmouth/harbour August 27 - 1827.' HMS 'Melville', 74 guns, was laun
27 August 1827
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Naval shipping in Portsmouth Harbour, 1827. No. 60 of 73 (PAI0889 - PAI0961) Inscribed in the upper right corner 'in Portsmouth harbour 27 Augst/1827.' The ship with the high stern in the centre of the drawing is not unlike the Odin, captured
27 August 1827
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John Burton's Villa, Regent's Park. original art: drawing
Sep 1827
National Maritime Museum

Vier studies van geitenkoppen
8 September 1827
Rijksmuseum

His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence Lord High Admiral of England this Portrait is Gratuitously Presented to the Subscriber of ' Weekly Times'. Hand-coloured.
30 Sep 1827
National Maritime Museum

To His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, Lord High Admiral of England, &ca &ca &ca. This Print of the Celebrated Circumnavigator Captain James Cooke of the Royal Navy, Is with Permission most respectfully Dedicated by His Royal Highness
Oct 1827
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The Melancholy Ship Wreck of the Frances Mary from St Johns... the appearance on the 7th March 1826 of His Majesty's Frigate the Blonde.... Hand-coloured.
1 Oct 1827
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The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827. An interpretation of a naval battle during the War of Greek Independence, 1821-32. It took place when French, Russian, and British ships destroyed a Turkish or Ottoman-Egyptian fleet in the bay of Navarino - now kn
1828
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The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827. Following the Treaty of London in 1827, the signatories - Britain, France, and Russia - were committed to enforcing peace in the Greek archipelago, where Greek patriots were attempting to throw off Ottoman rule. Gr
1828
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The Harriet Earl Belfast's Yacht. Port-broadside view of the Harriet with white cliffs in the background, with a frontal view of the bow of another ship. Hand-coloured.; Signed by artist in plate.; No.13. Inscribed: 'The Harriet. / Earl Belfast
20 Oct 1827
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The Harriet Earl Belfast's Yacht. Port-broadside view of the Harriet with white cliffs in the background, with a frontal view of the bow of another ship. Hand-coloured.; Signed by artist in plate.; No.13. Inscribed: 'The Harriet. / Earl Belfast
20 Oct 1827
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Plan of the Battle of Navarine fought 21st October 1827. Single sheet. Col. ms. Physical description Note: Previously folded to pocket size. Scale: [ca.1:28 000]. Cartographic Note: North at 270 degrees, ungraduated, no soundings. Additional Places: Navar
1827
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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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Extraordinary Gazette, Saturday November 10th 1827 - Admiral Codrington & his Allies lending the Brave Greeks a hand & teaching the Ottoman how to respect Treaties (caricature). Hand-coloured.
10 Nov 1827
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Plan of the Position of the Allied Squadrons and Turkish Fleet. In the Action of the 20th Octr 1827 at Navarino. From a sketch by an Officer of the Dartmouth. Print
20 Nov 1827
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Nautical Dispute (caricature). Three Greenwich Pensioners, one with a peg-leg, disputing the points of a sea action round a tavern table, using the broken stems of clay pipes as ships (a common factor in various similar prints). Two sit on plain Windsor c
21 November 1827
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Thomas Coutts entering Bombay in 1826 during her second voyage (proof before letters). Print
14 Dec 1827
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Portret van jonge vrouw, driekwart naar links
29 December 1827
Rijksmuseum

'Nile' (1839). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile plan illustrating Seppings' diagonal bracing for 'Nile' (1839), a 98-gun Second Rate, two-decker. Signed by Joseph Tucker [Surveyor of the Navy, 1813-1831] and Robert Se
5 November 1828
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'Nile' (1839); 'Rodney' (1833); 'London' (1840). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck plan for 'Nile' (1839), 'Rodney' (1833), and 'London' (1840), all 92-gun Second Rate, two-deckers. The pl
September 1828
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'Nile' (1839); 'Rodney' (1833); 'London' (1840). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile with Seppings' diagonal bracing for 'Nile' (1839), 'Rodney' (1833), 'London' (1840), all 92-gun
September 1828
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'Nile' (1839); 'Rodney' (1833); 'London' (1840). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the lower deck plan for 'Nile' (1839), 'Rodney' (1833), and 'London' (1840), all 92-gun Second Rate two-deckers. The plan
September 1828
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'Nile' (1839); 'Rodney' (1833); 'London' (1840). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck for 'Nile' (1839), 'Rodney' (1833), and 'London' (1840), all 92-gun Second Rate, two-deckers. The plan inc
1828
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'Nile' (1839); 'Rodney' (1833); 'London' (1840). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle for 'Nile' (1839), 'Rodney' (1833), and 'London' (1840), all 92-gun Second Rate, two-decke
September 1828
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'Rodney' (1833). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for 'Rodney' (1833), a 92-gun Second Rate, two-decker, building at Pembroke Dockyard. The plan illustrates the cross riders and braces. Signed by Robert Seppings [Surveyor
21 April 1828
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'Rodney' (1833). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the lower deck for 'Rodney' (1833), a 92-gun Second Rate, two-decker. Initialled by Robert Seppings [Surveyor of the Navy, 1813-1832].
31 October 1828
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'Rodney' (1833). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle for 'Rodney' (1833), a 92-gun Second Rate, two-decker. The plan illustrates alterations to the after bulkheads and the position of the wheel. Initialled by Rober
31 October 1828
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'Rodney' (1833). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for 'Rodney' (1833), a 92-gun Second Rate, two-decker. Initialled by Robert Seppings [Surveyor of the Navy, 1813-1832].
31 October 1828
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'Rosa Ordered to be Flogged'. Wood engraving by Slader after Harvey, and published by S.M. Slader. The engraving depicts an actual incident of brutality of an overseer against a female slave. In 1825, Rosa was a heavily pregnant slave on a coff
1828
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. Awarded to Joachim D Heinrich Satow. Obverse: Head of Carl Johan XIV (R) with draped robe at neck. Legend: "CAROLVS XIV IOH.REX SVECIAE ET NORVEGIAE". Below: "L.G.". Reverse inscription: "ILLIS QUORUM MERUERE LABORES" (to t
1828
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. frame
1828
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. Inboard profile plan
1828
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1828
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1828
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1828
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. lines & profile
1828
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. Lower deck plan
1828
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. Lower deck plan
1828
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. Rough piece of wood. Inscribed: 'African oak. Thunderer 80 guns building at Woolwich March 1828'.
1828
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. Round, folding table made of timber from HMS 'Temeraire' on central turned post and tripod base. Brass inscribed plaque in centre: 'MADE FROM THE TIMBERS OF H.M.S. ARIADNE Commanded By CAPT. FREDERICK MARRYAT R.N., C.B. IN 1828.' The
1828
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. steering apparatus
1828
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. Upper deck plan
1828
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. Upper deck plan
1828
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A new chart of the western coast of North America. From the Gulf of Nicova to the Gulf of of California.. Scale: circa 1:2,750,000. Blue-backed, linen edged chart with seven insets and five views. Track of the Spanish Corvettes Descumbierta and Atrevida 1
1846; 1828
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Admiral Sir David Milne (1763-1845). A full-length portrait of the Admiral of the White, Sir David Milne. He stands facing slightly to left in rear admiral’s full dress uniform, wearing the star and neck decoration of a K.C.B., the star of St Janari
circa 1878?
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Cape Coast Castle - An English Settlement on the Coast of Africa 1828. A pen and drink drawing depicting a coast castle. At first legitimate trade between Britain and Africa was conducted through well defended fortresses or 'castles'. A number
1828
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Captn John Franklin R.N. Mounted with PAD3570.
1828
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Captn John Franklin. R.N. Mounted with PAD3547.
1828
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Collier Brigs in the River Thames. Mounted with PAE6401.
1828
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Explanation of a view of the Battle of Navarin exhibiting in the Panorama, Strand. Print
1828
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Favorite (1829); Hyacinth (1829); Racehorse (1830); Hazard (1837). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for Favorite (1829), Hyacinth (1829), Racehorse (1830) and Hazard (1837), all 18-gun flush-decked Ship Sloops. The plan includes alterations
4 September 1828
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Favorite (1829); Hyacinth (1829); Racehorse (1830); Hazard (1837). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the lower deck for Favorite (1829), Hyacinth (1829), Racehorse (1830) and Hazard (1837), all 18-gun flush-decked Ship Sloops.
4 September 1828
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Favorite (1829); Hyacinth (1829); Racehorse (1830); Hazard (1837). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for Favorite (1829), Hyacinth (1829), Racehorse (1830) and Hazard (1837), all 18-gun flush-decked Ship Sloops. The plan includes deck detail alte
4 September 1828
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Greenwich Hospital, 1828, for George Cooke's 'Views in London and its Vicinity'. One of ten views done by Stanfield from 1827 for Cooke's 'Views in London and its Vicinity', which was issued serially in twelve parts of four c
1828
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Herring boat at the quay Great Yarmouth. Plate from Shipping and Craft by E W Cooke, inscribed 'Touched Proof Dec 1828'. Mounted with PAF3122-PAF3153, PAF3155-PAF3160.; Medium includes graphite.; Technique includes scratching out.
1828
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Higginson's Log. This is one of a number of instruments to measure a ship’s speed through the water. In this design, the log uses a spring balance held with the outer tube to record the pull of a rope attached to a log trailed behind the ship.
1828
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HMS Doris rounding to under all sail to pick up a man. Watercolour showing the ‘Doris’ in port quarter view (centre of image) ‘rounding to under all sail to pick up a man’.
1828
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HMS Victory, First Rate. 104 guns. Portsmouth Harbour. Plate from 'Shipping and Craft' by E. W. Cooke. Mounted with PAF3122-PAF3152, PAF3154-PAF3160.
1828
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Hobart Town Van Dieman's Land. Exhibition: Australia 200?
1828
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Illustrations of the Battle of Navarin; George Philip Reinagle. Dedicated by Permission to and Patronized by H R H The Duke of Clarence. Lord High Admiral of Great Britain & Ireland (front cover). Pamphlet containing thirteen plates (Plate no.1 missin
1828
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Indus (1839). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the gun deck (lower deck) for Indus (1839), an 80-gun Second Rate, two-decker. The plan was altered to reflect the Indus 'as built' at Portsmouth Dockyard, which had been approved on 19 September 1840 wh
5 November 1828
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Indus (1839). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for Indus (1839), an 80-gun Second Rate, two-decker. The plan was later altered in April 1834 and again in July 1838. It is also a copy of ZAZ0444. Initialled by Joseph Tucker [Surveyor of th
5 November 1828
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Indus (1839). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile illustrating the riders and decks for Indus (1839), an 80-gun Second Rate, two-decker. The plan also shows alterations to the magazine and stern. Initialled by Joseph Tucker [Surveyor of the N
5 November 1828
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Indus (1839). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck with platforms for Indus (1839), an 80-gun Second Rate, two-decker. The plan also includes undated faint pencil alterations. Initialled by Joseph Tucker [Surveyor of the Navy, 1813-1831] and Robert
5 November 1828
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Indus (1839). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle for Indus (1839), an 80-gun Second Rate, two-decker. The plan was altered to reflect the Indus 'as built' at Portsmouth Dockyard, which had been approved on 19 September 18
5 November 1828
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Indus (1839). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for Indus (1839), an 80-gun Second Rate, two-decker. The plan was altered to reflect the Indus 'as built' at Portsmouth Dockyard, which had been approved on 19 September 1840 while she was
5 November 1828
National Maritime Museum

Landing from the ferry at Teignmouth, Devon. A view from the Bishopsteignton side of the shore at Teignmouth in Devon. A frigate is anchored in the bay together with a cutter in the foreground to the right. In the left foreground a ferry laden with passe
1828
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Lieut R Hood. Print
1828
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Master & Physician (uniform). Hand-coloured.; Plate 9. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, master's [Royal navy]; clothing, outerwear: uniform, physician's [Royal navy]
1828
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Medal commemorating the Expedition to Morea, 1828. Medal commemorating the expedition to Morea, 1828. Obverse: France in a helmet, two flags in her left hand and a hammer in her right, standing on an antique galley, her shield (right). Legend: 'EXPED
1828
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Peter Boats at Greenwich. This vignette, mounted in an album with PAI3425-PAI3541 and PAI3543-PAI3776, is a plate from Cooke's series, 'Shipping and Craft', completed in 1829. Peter boats - of which none survive - were common Thames fishing
1828
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