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An angel crowns Britannia as a reward for defeating France in the naval battle in the eastern Atlantic on 1 June 1794. Engraving by F. Bartolozzi, 1803, after R. Smirke.
Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845.Date: 1803Reference: 37671i- Books
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The art of war at sea; or, naval tactics reduced to new principles: with a new order of battle. Illustrated with copper-plates. Translated from the French of Viscount de Grenier, Rear Admiral in the French Navy, by the Chevalier de Sauseuil, Knight of the most Noble Order of St. Philip, Captain of Infantry in the French Service, late Captain and Major-Adjutant of the Legion of Tonnere, And Member of the Society of Arts, &c. in London.
Grenier, Jacques-Raymond, vicomte de, 1736-1803.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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Edwards's military catalogue : Books, pamphlets, plates, &c. on military history and biography, narratives of expeditions and campaigns, land battles & sea fights, sieges & blockades in all ages and countries, the art of war, army and navy administration, regimental records, costumes, badges, medals, &c / Offered at the prices affixed by Francis Edwards. London.
Francis Edwards (Firm)Date: [1907-1908]- Pictures
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The Royal Naval Exhibition at Chelsea: exhibits and visitors. Wood engraving by R. Taylor & Co., ca. 1900 (?).
Date: 1900Reference: 548106i- Pictures
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Astronomy: various apocalyptic scenes, including Napoleon III addressing Britannia, a land battle, a mob being addressed by rival orators in the City of London, and a naval battle. Coloured lithograph, [c.1854?].
Date: 1854Reference: 46302i- Books
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The chronologist of the present war. Containing a faithful series of the events which have occurred in Europe, from the commencement of the year 1792, to the end of the year 1795. Amidst a Variety of interesting Articles will be found the following: Acts (principal of Parliament) Addresses Battles Declarations Denunciations Executions (remarkable). Finance Gifts (patriotic) Inventions Motions (remarkable in Parliament). Manifestoes Naval Engagements Proclamations Promotions (principal) Reports (of Parliament, Convention, &c.) Subsidies Sieges Supplies Treaties (offensive, defensive, and subsidiary; &c. &c.) Chronology, one of the Eyes of History.
Date: 1796- Pictures
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Pensioners of the Royal Naval Hospital, Greenwich, celebrating the anniversary of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar. Engraving by J. Burnet, 1836.
Burnet, John, 1784-1868.Date: 10 June 1836Reference: 24957i- Pictures
The battle of Ostia. Etching by F. Aquila, 1722, after Raphael.
Raphael, 1483-1520.Date: [1722]Reference: 3048874iPart of: Picturae Raphaelis Sanctii Urbinatis ex aula et conclavibus Palatii Vaticani :- Pictures
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Boer War: the grave of men of the Naval Brigade who were killed in the battle of Graspan. Halftone, c. 1899, after H. E. Miles.
Miles, H. E., active 1899.Date: 1899Reference: 23725i- Pictures
Pensioners of the Royal Naval Hospital, Greenwich, celebrating the anniversary of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar. Engraving by J. Burnet, 1836.
Burnet, John, 1784-1868.Date: [1836]Reference: 2897098i- Books
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French policy defeated: Being an account of the original and progress of the present war with France. The encroachments, depredations, insults, and cruelties of the French, and their Indian Allies, on the British inhabitants in America. With a succinct narrative of all the battles, sieges, and naval engagements both by sea and land. Likewise an account of the several noble acquisitions made by our arms, and heroic exploits performed by our admirals and generals, in Europe, Asia, and America, to the conclusion of the year one thousand seven hundred and sixty. With a dedication to Sir Edward Hawke. Embellish'd with two maps.
True Briton.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Digital Images
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Illustrations of Naval signal flags
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Three sailors with arms round each other. Photographic postcard, 1917.
Date: 1917Reference: 2042945iPart of: The James Gardiner Collection.- Archives and manuscripts
Notes and draft (or copy?) letters by Sir Harry Rawlinson, Commander 4th Army, re the Battle of the Somme, the condition of the army and the political situation in Ireland, a naval battle, and evacuation from Gallipoli during the Dardanelles campaign
Date: 1916Reference: RAMC/739/16Part of: Royal Army Medical Corps Muniments Collection- Pictures
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The death of Robert Faulknor: he is shot while lashing the French enemy ship to his own ship. Etching and engraving by W. Bromley and C. Blackberd, 1801, after T. Stothard.
Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834.Date: 1801Reference: 548026i- Books
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The chronologist of the present war; or general historical and political register: Containing a faithful series of the events which have occurred in Europe, &c. from the commencement of the French Revolution to the end of the year 1798, including a space of nearly nine years. In two parts.-Part I. Amidst a variety of interesting articles will be found the following: acts (principal of Parliament) addresses assassinations battles declarations denunciations executions (remarkable) finance gifts (patriotic) inventions manifestoes motions (remarkable in Parliament) naval engagements proclamations promotions (principal) reports (of Parliament) sieges subsidies supplies treaties (of peace, offensive, defensive, and subsidiary, &c. Chronology- one of the eyes of history.
Date: 1799- Archives and manuscripts
Buckle, Fleetwood (1841-1917)
Buckle, Fleetwood, 1841-1917, naval surgeonDate: 1824-1870Reference: MSS.1395-1404 and 5656- Pictures
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An episode in American naval history: a man in a battle at sea, commanding his men to row in a small boat, surrounded by large ships and the smoke from cannon fire. Chromolithograph, 186-.
Date: [1850/1900?]Reference: 575293i- Digital Images
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The Emperor of the French battle-field of Solferino.
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Crimean War: a blazing battle in and around the harbour at Sevastopol, details of the French and English ships are given. Wood engraving, 1855.
Date: 14 April 1855Reference: 24466i- Books
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Vice-Adm--l L-st-k's account of the late engagement near Toulon, between His Majesty's fleet, and the fleets of France and Spain; as presented by him the 12th of March 1744-5. Also, letters to and from Adm---l L-st--k, Relating thereto since his Arrival in England. With notes.
Lestock, Richard, 1679?-1746.Date: [1745]- Books
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Vice-Adm--l L-st-k's account of the late engagement near Toulon, between His Majesty's fleet, and the fleets of France and Spain; as presented by him the 12th of March 1744-5. Also, letters to and from Adm---l L-st--k, relating thereto since his arrival in England. With notes.
Lestock, Richard, 1679?-1746.Date: [1745]- Books
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Vice-Adm--l L-st-k's account of the late engagement near Toulon, between His Majesty's fleet, and the fleets of France and Spain; as presented by him the 12th of March 1744-5. Also, letters to and from Adm---l L-st--k, Relating thereto since his Arrival in England. With notes.
Lestock, Richard, 1679?-1746.Date: 1745- Books
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An impartial narrative of the reduction of Belleisle. Containing a detail of the military operations, and every interesting Anecdote since the first landing of our Forces on the Island, to the Surrender of the Citadel of Palais. In a series of letters, written by an officer, employed on the expedition.
Officer employed on the expedition.Date: 1761- Digital Images
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Transport of the wounded. The Great Battle: wounded British and German brought in.