Naval Infantry Collection

British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805 (chromolitho)
2782795 British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805)

Nelson's inshore blockading squadron at Cadiz, July 1797, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337682 Nelson's inshore blockading squadron at Cadiz, July 1797, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 63x99 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving)
8915380 Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving) by Thiriat, Henri (1866-97); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Dupuy de Lome)

Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho)
5999000 Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Actium, 31 BC)

Landing Craft Assault Off Southern France, 1944 (oil on canvas)
3087966 Landing Craft Assault Off Southern France, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum

Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving)
8915297 Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving) by Doby, Eugen (1834-1907); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Tegetthoff, Wilhelm von)

English two-decker Great Harry, 1555 (chromolitho)
2782793 English two-decker Great Harry, 1555 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English two-decker Great Harry, 1555)

A German Flare Goes Up, 1944 (w/c on paper)
3087962 A German Flare Goes Up, 1944 (w/c on paper) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum

Sir George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) as the Greenwich Time Ball, 1883 (engraving)
7339204 Sir George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) as the Greenwich Time Ball, 1883 (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); National Maritime Museum, London

A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas)
7338091 A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir James Wishart, late 17th to early 18th century (oil painting)
7338083 Sir James Wishart, late 17th to early 18th century (oil painting) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas)
7338081 Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 152x201 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Charles Wager (1666-1743), 1710 (oil on canvas)
7338075 Sir Charles Wager (1666-1743), 1710 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 142.2x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7338068 Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Lievensz, Jan (1607-74) (after); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas)
7338064 Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Samuel (1780-1859); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas)
7338055 Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.3x63.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas)
7338004 Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas)
7337995 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas) by Koster, Simon de (19th century); 61x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas)
7337914 Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 179x136 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas)
7337913 Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas) by Morton, Andrew (1802-1845); 91.7x71.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas)
7337899 Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas) by Cope, Arthur Stockdale (1857-1940); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337891 Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas) by Dance, Nathaniel (1735-1811); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas)
7337888 Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (after); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting)
7337886 Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337873 Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Gardner, Daniel (1750-1805) (after); 91.7x69.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)
7337869 Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas)
7337951 Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas) by Kettle, Tilly (1735-86); 244x152.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337950 Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 76.2x63 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pocock, The English fleet passing up the Sound 28 March 1801, 1802 (watercolour, linen backed)
7340915 Pocock, The English fleet passing up the Sound 28 March 1801, 1802 (watercolour, linen backed) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 52x77 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The cable-laying ship Telconia, c.1910-30 (oil on paper)
7340824 The cable-laying ship Telconia, c.1910-30 (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 51x64 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Everett Oil painting)

A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card)
7340863 A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Men in a boat near two Dutch ships, 1652 (oil on panel)
7340545 Men in a boat near two Dutch ships, 1652 (oil on panel) by Sillemans, Experiens (fl.c.1650); 28.7x39.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ship's biscuit, 1784 (wheat)
7340661 Ship's biscuit, 1784 (wheat) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 1x9.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain)
MMM5471534 Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

"Portrait of the Navy Officer Juan Maria Villavicencio (1755-1830) " 1799 (painting)
AIS5339952 "Portrait of the Navy Officer Juan Maria Villavicencio (1755-1830) " 1799 (painting); Museo de Cadiz, Spain; (add.info.: painting by Picaux); © Iberfoto

The paddle steamer Ariel, 1831 (oil on canvas)
7338107 The paddle steamer Ariel, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Walters, Samuel (1811-82); 72.4x120.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Teddeman (1620-1668), 1666 (oil on canvas)
7338101 Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Teddeman (1620-1668), 1666 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas)
7338096 A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Greenhill, John (1642/9-76); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Greenhill A head-and-shoulders portrait)

Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7338087 Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Wollaston, John (fl.1736-75) (attr.to); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339185 Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Thomas Slade (fl.1703-1771), 18th century (oil on canvas)
7338059 Sir Thomas Slade (fl.1703-1771), 18th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Robert Seppings (1767-1840), 1833 (oil on canvas)
7338054 Sir Robert Seppings (1767-1840), 1833 (oil on canvas) by Bradley, William (fl.1872-89); 119.9x93 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform, 1786 (oil on canvas)
7342580 A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform, 1786 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London

The passenger liner Great Britain (1843) at Brandon Warf, Bristol, 1844 (salted paper print, paper)
7342531 The passenger liner Great Britain (1843) at Brandon Warf, Bristol, 1844 (salted paper print, paper) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); 6.8x8.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rocklands 1878 (gouache & watercolour)
7342620 Rocklands 1878 (gouache & watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 63.4x92 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Naves et China et Java (sailing vessel of China & Java, 1599), early 17th century (engraving, coloured)
7342518 Naves et China et Java (sailing vessel of China & Java, 1599), early 17th century (engraving, coloured) by Doetechum, Johannes Baptista van

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342606 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing)
7342482 PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

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"Naval Infantry: A Legacy of Bravery and Triumph" From the valiant pilots soaring through the skies to the victorious fleet commanded by Admiral Jacob van Heemskerck, it has left an indelible mark on history. The captivating photograph from 1893 showcases their unwavering determination. In a stunning oil-on-canvas masterpiece depicting the triumph over the Spanish near Gibraltar in 1607, we witness the sheer power and strategic brilliance of these fearless warriors. Their unwavering resolve echoes through time. A silhouette of a naval officer from around 1800 captures their enigmatic presence. Crafted with glass, gold foil, and papier-mâché, this artwork symbolizes their mystique and honor that shrouds them like armor. The lithograph showcasing The Battle of Quallah Battoo in 1832 reveals yet another chapter in naval infantry's storied past. Published in 1905 as part of "The History of Our Country, " it immortalizes their courage against all odds. One cannot forget the gripping moment when HMS Frolic fell prey to USS Wasp during The War of 1812. This lithograph from "The History of Our Country" published in 1905 depicts a thrilling naval action fought bravely amidst treacherous Atlantic waters. Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry's transfer between US Brig Lawrence and US Brig Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie is captured vividly in a lithograph. It serves as a testament to his leadership skills and exemplifies camaraderie within naval infantry ranks. With brushstrokes on canvas dating back to 1866, Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha emerges triumphant at the Battle of Preveza against Charles V's Holy League under Andrea Doria's command. This detail-rich painting encapsulates both victory and valor. An exquisite watercolor on paper portrays an imposing US Liberty Ship sailing majestically across vast oceans.