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. Vice-admiral's great coat.
1941
National Maritime Museum

15" Gun Turret, H.M.S. Repulse, Aug 1941. Framed pen and ink, and watercolour drawing entitled "15" Gun Turret, H.M.S. Repulse, Aug 1941". The drawing is signed by the artist and dated.
1941
National Maritime Museum

99653. A deck watch numbered 99653, by E. M. T. It has a jewelled movement with no markings except the regulator scale marked ‘A R’ and ‘F S’. There is a club-tooth ever escapement and a two-arm compensation balance. The movement
1941
National Maritime Museum

A motor boat of the British Power Boat Company, Hythe. As an official war artist to the Admiralty during the Second World War, Eurich painted the war effort at home, epic maritime engagements, and stories of survival at sea. Although he did not witness ac
1941
National Maritime Museum

A ship's boat at sea. As an official war artist to the Admiralty during the Second World War, Eurich painted the war effort at home, epic maritime engagements, and stories of survival at sea. Although he did not witness action himself, he received co
1941
National Maritime Museum

A young trawler Quartermaster. Framed black crayon drawing entitled "A young trawler Quartermaster". Signed by artist and dated.
1941
National Maritime Museum

Admiral Sir William Milbourne James (1881-1973). This head and asymmetrical part-shoulders bronze bust of Admiral Sir William Milbourne James was one of two official War Artists Advisory Committee commissions to the sculptor Frank Dobson (1886-1963). It w
1941
National Maritime Museum

American Defense Service medal, 1939-1941. Awarded to Commander Warren Fred Postel USN. Obverse: Liberty holding a shield and sword, standing on live oak with with branches terminating in four leaves representing the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Gua
1941
National Maritime Museum

Auxiliary Cruisers War Badge. Uniface badge. Within an oak garland similar to U30, a viking ship with single sail set (gilt), resting on the Pole of the Northern Hemisphere (iron). Reverse Inscription: "R.S." [Auxiliary cruisers were armed merch
1941
National Maritime Museum

Blockade Runners War Badge. Uniface. Within a cable border, port bow view of a liner, showing bridge, funnel and foremast; an eagle and swastika at the bow; water (L). Instituted April 1941 for crews of Merchant vessels who succeeded in bringing their shi
1941
National Maritime Museum

British Empire Medal: For Meritorious Service (civil division) 1937. Awarded to Leonard Fisher, RN in 1941. Obverse: Britannia seated, with trident and shield (R), the sun above. Legend: "FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE". Exergue: "MERITORIOUS SERVI
1941
National Maritime Museum

Captain George Elvey Creasy (1895-1972). Bust of head and neck of Captain George Elvey Creasy, on a cube of green marble as base. The sitter's ruggedly handsome appearance and neatly combed hair are complemented by the tattoo represented in incised l
1941
National Maritime Museum

Captain Richard Been Stannard VC (1902-77). Head-and-part-shoulders bronze bust, mounted on a slightly tapered cube of veined green marble. The sitter faces forward, with neatly combed short hair, in informal sea-going rig of a duffel-coat over a seaman&#
1941
National Maritime Museum

Coast Artillary, War Badge. Uniface badge. Within a garland of somewhat similar design as preceeding, surmounted by an eagle of larger design (Gilt) a mounted gun, the barrel overlapping garland at a high angle (iron). Reverse: Inscription: "R.S.&quo
1941
National Maritime Museum

E-Boats, War Badge. Uniface badge. Within a garland similar to U31 but more elaborate eagle and swastika larger (gilt), port bow view of an E-boat overlapping garland (L) showing cabin structure; a bow wave below overlapping garland (R) (iron). Reverse In
1941
National Maritime Museum

High Seas Fleet Badge. Uniface badge. Within an oak leaf garland tied with a ribbon below, surmounted by an eagle, wings outstretched, a swastika at its feet (gilt), view of the bow and superstructure mounted with guns of a battleship in relief, a bow wav
1941
National Maritime Museum

HMS 'Kelly' limping home from the Skagerrak. As an official war artist during the Second World War, Dring mainly produced portraits for the Admiralty but also did a few paintings based on photographs, of which this is an atmospheric example. At
1941
National Maritime Museum

Landing Craft Mechanized. This is an official war artist's depiction of a factory involved in the war effort. It shows the interior of a factory making landing craft and demonstrates a variety of the skills needed to build the craft and the number of
1943
National Maritime Museum

Lieutenant Peter Danckwerts, GC, RNVR. William Dring (1904-90) earned his reputation as a fine draughtsman and portrait painter whilst studying under Henry Tonks at the Slade School of Art between 1922 and 1925. He worked as a teacher of drawing and paint
1941
National Maritime Museum

Mark I Model 2. Binoculars case
1941
National Maritime Museum

Mark I Model 2. Binoculars strap fragment
1941
National Maritime Museum

Mark I Model 2. Spec 7x50
1941
National Maritime Museum

Mark I. Box for azimuth circle. The azimuth circle has been deaccessioned and transferred to the Science Museum, London on 13 October 1994.
1941
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the Battle of the Ionian Sea or Cape Matapan, 1941. Medal commemorating the Battle of the Ionian Sea or Cape Matapan, 1941. Obverse: Wave, an octopus (the Royal Navy) attempting to ensnare a hand clutching a dagger, has one of its ten
1941
National Maritime Museum

Officer looking through a periscope (from the 'Submarines' series). In February 1940, Eric Ravilious (1903–42), became, with Paul Nash, one of the first artists to be appointed by the WAAC. He was assigned to the Royal Navy and given the r
1941
National Maritime Museum

Portrait of Lieutenant John Miller, G.C., R.N.V.R.. William Dring (1904-90) earned his reputation as a fine draughtsman and portrait painter whilst studying under Henry Tonks at the Slade School of Art between 1922 and 1925. He worked as a teacher of draw
1941
National Maritime Museum

Refitting of H.M. Submarine Shakespeare.. Framed watercolour drawing entitled "Refitting of H.M. Submarine Shakespeare". The watercolour is signed by the artist.
1941
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1901. waistcoat, blue morning
1941
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1916. Captain's coat, watch
1941
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1936 ?. Admiral of the Fleet's coat, watch
1941
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval uniform: possibly pattern 1929. Commander, Engineering Branch monkey jacket belonging to Edward Napier Green (b. 1903) as indicated by the purple cloth between the three gold-lace stripes on the sleeves. The coat also features four medal ribb
1941
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve uniform: pattern 1941. Lieutenant's monkey jacket.
1941
National Maritime Museum

Shell, 2pdr No1 Mark II. Shell case of a 2pdr No 1 Mark II shell.
1941
National Maritime Museum

Sketch of a sailor seen from the back. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August
1941
National Maritime Museum

Sketch of the deck of a ship. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945. Thi
1941
National Maritime Museum

Surrender of U-111 to the trawler 'Lady Shirley'. This oil painting depicts the surrender of the German submarine U-111 to the anti-submarine trawler 'Lady Shirley' in position 27.15N, 20.27W south west of Tenerife, on 4 October 1941.
1941
National Maritime Museum

Testing Davis Apparatus (from the 'Submarines' series). In February 1940, Eric Ravilious (1903–42), became, with Paul Nash, one of the first artists to be appointed by the WAAC. He was assigned to the Admiralty and given the rank of Captai
1941
National Maritime Museum

The British Power Boat Company. As an official war artist to the Admiralty during the Second World War, Eurich painted the war effort at home, epic maritime engagements, and stories of survival at sea. Although he did not witness action himself, he receiv
1941
National Maritime Museum

The Captain of HMS Repulse and some of his Officers and Ship's Company. Drawn in the Ship July-August 1941. original art: drawing Between 19 July and 15 August 1941, HMS 'Repulse' was in dock at Rosyth for refitting. The ship's command
1941
National Maritime Museum

The Submarine Series. Diving controls 2. Three men at controls. Signed by artist.; After War Artist drawing LD956.
1941
National Maritime Museum

The Submarine Series. Diving controls while submerged. After War Artist drawing LD948.
1941
National Maritime Museum

The Submarine Series. Diving controls. Print. This and PAD8091 are duplicates.
1941
National Maritime Museum

The Submarine Series. Submarine Dream. Print after the drawing PAJ0746. This and PAD8080 are duplicates.
1941
National Maritime Museum

The Submarine Series. Submarine Dream. Print after tthe drawing PAJ0746. This and PAD8079 are duplicates.
1941
National Maritime Museum

The Submarine Series. Submarine submerged. Signed by artist. This and PAD8089 are duplicates.
1941
National Maritime Museum

The Submarine Series. The Ward Room 1. Print after tthe drawing PAJ0745. This and PAD8082 are duplicates.
1941
National Maritime Museum

The Ward (Mess) Room (from the 'Submarines' series). In February 1940, Eric Ravilious (1903–42), became, with Paul Nash, one of the first artists to be appointed by the WAAC. He was assigned to the Admiralty and given the rank of Captain.
1941
National Maritime Museum

Three figures on the deck of a ship. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 19
1941
National Maritime Museum

View from the deck of a ship. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945.
1941
National Maritime Museum

. Cuff links, one broken. The complete one with enamelled ship’s badge, a gold eagle on a blue background. ‘HMS REPULSE’ on ribbon below. This badge was worn unofficially before being granted sealed pattern status just before the ship s
circa 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Icelandic coins made into a brooch with a safety chain. Centre coin has the reverse smoothed and engraved ‘Ada Iceland 1941’. Obverse: of coins on either side, ‘CX’ ‘ISLAND KONINGUR 1939.’ And ‘CX’ ‘
circa 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Icelandic coins made into a brooch with a safety chain. Centre coin has the reverse smoothed and engraved ‘Elsie Iceland 1941’. Obverse: of coins on either side, ‘CX’ ‘ISLAND KONINGUR 1939.’ Reverse: ‘ISLAND EYR
circa 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Lapel pin made of metal. Embossed on a circular badge is a foul anchor within a wreath and enamelled King’s crown on top. Enamelled blue ribbon below the anchor with ‘ROYAL NAVY’ on it. The pin is straight
circa 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Royal Navy tie-pin that has a foul anchor and above it is a King’s crown enamelled in red. On the blue enamelled ribbon below the anchor reads: ‘ROYAL NAVY’. The back of the pin is marked: ‘SILVER’.
circa 1940
National Maritime Museum

. Tie pin that is decorated with the ship's badge of HMS 'Repulse', which is a gold hawk on a blue background. The pin is made of metal and is enamelled.
circa 1941
National Maritime Museum

PPSH 41 Submachine Gun. PPSh41Submachine gun (Pistolet-Pulemet Shpagina). It has a half stock made of wood and a steel barrel and barrel jacket which extends beyond the muzzle to act as a muzzle brake. The trigger and trigger guard are steel. Blowback mec
1941-6
National Maritime Museum

Type K breakfast ration. Dried rations in a grey cardboard box with black lettering. On the front: 'RATION, TYPE K BREAKFAST UNIT. Packaged by THE CRACKER JACK CO, CHICAGO, ILL. Open inner bag carefully. It may be used as a water-proof container for
1941-5
National Maritime Museum

Badge: Order of the Bath, 1st class (military). Badge. Maltese cross of eight points, enamelled white, each point tipped with a small gold ball and in each angle between the arms of the cross a lion. In the centre of the cross a device consisting of a ro
1941
National Maritime Museum

Star: Order of the Bath, 1st class (military). Star. Silver with usual device for military divison of the Order. Reverse: Plain with vertical pin fastening.
1941
National Maritime Museum

Badge: Order of the British Empire, 3rd class (military). Silver gilt cross patonce, enamelled blue grey on reverse. In the centre within a circle enamelled red, with motto "FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE" gilt conjoined busts of King George V and Queen
1941
National Maritime Museum

Star: Order of the British Empire, 3rd class (military). Star: Silver, a gilt and enamel central medallion the same as the badge.
1941
National Maritime Museum

'4th Engineer cutting the Chief's hair. March 22. Studies of the barber at work'. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime serv
1941
National Maritime Museum

'Halifax, March 16th'. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945.
1941
National Maritime Museum

'Self Portrait: at Halifax, March 25th'. During the Second World War, John Kingsley Cook (1911-94) served in the merchant navy as a wireless officer. He joined in 1940, and went on his first sea voyage, to the United States, in December 1940. Hi
1941
National Maritime Museum

103. A three-tier, brass-bound, mahogany box with a pressed brass sliding catch on the front for the lid and lock for the upper half. The lid of the box has a strut allowing it to open to 90° only, and the nickel-plated brass piano hinge has a removab
1941 (one of 125 instruments to be ordered by the US Naval Observatory in May 1941)
National Maritime Museum

53. A three-tier, brass-bound, mahogany box with a pressed brass sliding catch on the front for the lid and lock for upper half. The lid of the box has a strut allowing it to open to 90° only, and the nickel-plated brass piano hinge has a removable pi
1941 (one of 125 instruments to be ordered by the US Naval Observatory in May 1941)
National Maritime Museum

. Bridge deck plan
20 May 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Forecastle deck plan
20 May 1941
National Maritime Museum

. hold
20 May 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Inboard profile plan
20 May 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Lower deck plan
20 May 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Platform deck plan
20 May 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Upper deck plan
20 May 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Aft section plan
12 Jul 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Bridge deck plan
12 Jul 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Forward section plan
12 Jul 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Inboard profile plan
12 Jul 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Shelter deck plan
12 Jul 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Upper deck plan
12 Jul 1941
National Maritime Museum

Prince of Wales (1939) underway, possibly off Scapa Flow.. A port bow view taken from the air looking at the battleship Prince of Wales underway at speed. The photograph may have been taken on 10 September while she was undergoing further trials off the w
Pre 11 September 1941
National Maritime Museum

. Inboard profile plan
26 Sep 1941
National Maritime Museum

333. A three-tier, brass-bound, mahogany box with a pressed brass sliding catch on the front for the lid and lock for the upper half. The lid of the box has a strut allowing it to open to 90° only, and the nickel-plated brass piano hinge has a removab
1941 (one of 87 instruments ordered by the US Naval Observatory in October 1941)
National Maritime Museum