Abandoning Ship Collection

View on a coast with ships and boats on the cliffs in Norway, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Pierre Maleuvre
View on a coast with ships and boats on the cliffs in Norway, 1700-1799

Crew Abandoning Ship (recto) Sketches of Corinthian Columns (verso), c.1600. Creator: Lazzaro Tavarone
Crew Abandoning Ship (recto) Sketches of Corinthian Columns (verso), c.1600

How Norah the bulldog was saved from the sinking battleship (colour litho)
3620739 How Norah the bulldog was saved from the sinking battleship (colour litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain George Farmers heroism at the Action of 6 October 1779 (engraving)
3103678 Captain George Farmers heroism at the Action of 6 October 1779 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The sinking of the German cruiser Blücher in the North Sea, World War I, January 24, 1915
The sinking of the German cruiser Blü cher in the North Sea, World War I, January 24, 1915. The SMS Blü cher was sunk by the Royal Navy during the Battle of Dogger Bank

The Glorious First of June, c1795 Artist: Philip James de Loutherbourg
The Glorious First of June, c1795. The battle known as The Glorious First of June was the first and largest major naval engagement between Britain and France during the French Revolutionary Wars

The Quebec and the Surveillante, c1780. Artist: Richard Paton
The Quebec and the Surveillante, c1780. A naval engagement between the British warship Quebec and French Surveillante took place on 6 October 1779

The wreck of HMS Vanguard, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume X, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co. (London, Paris and New York, 19th century)

Pirates Attacking a British Navy Ship, 17th century. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Pirates Attacking a British Navy Ship, 17th century

The Pilgrims Rest, caricature af Paul Kruger, South African politician, 1900. Artist: John Tenniel
The Sinking Ship, caricature af Paul Kruger, South African politician, 1900. Known as Oom (uncle) Paul, Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904)

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"Abandoning Ship: Tales of Heroism, Tragedy, and Survival" The conflagration of the steamboat Lexington in Long Island Sound, 13th January 1840 (colour litho): Amidst the chaos and flames, passengers face a heart-wrenching decision - to abandon ship or cling onto hope. How Norah the bulldog was saved from the sinking battleship (colour litho): In an extraordinary act of bravery, a loyal companion finds herself caught in a perilous situation as her human counterparts strive to rescue her from certain doom. Captain George Farmers heroism at the Action of 6 October 1779 (engraving): A testament to unwavering courage and leadership as Captain Farmer ensures his crew's safety while facing enemy fire during a treacherous naval battle. The sinking of the German cruiser Blücher in the North Sea, World War I, January 24, 1915: As icy waters swallow this mighty vessel amidst war-torn seas, sailors scramble for lifeboats with hopes of evading their impending fate. Wreck of Lady Hobart, 1803-1925: Frozen in time lies remnants of tragedy; witness how survivors grapple with despair and resilience after their beloved ship succumbs to nature's wrath on distant shores. The Burning of Ocean Monarch c1848 by Francois d Orleans Prince de Joinville: Flames engulf this majestic vessel as desperate souls leap into unforgiving waters; yet even amidst devastation emerges tales that inspire awe and admiration for those who fought against all odds. The Glorious First of June c1795 by Philip James de Loutherbourg: Amidst cannon blasts and billowing smoke on tumultuous seas, brave sailors make split-second decisions between staying aboard or abandoning ship during one historic battle that would forever shape naval warfare tactics.