Navigator Collection (#35)

The Mayor of Vancouver visiting the grave of George Vancouve
Photograph showing the Mayor of Vancouver, Mr. G. McGreer, laying a wreath on the grave of Captain George Vancouver in the graveyard of the Parish Church of Petersham, London, 11th October 1936

The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson
Engraving of The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, a painting by John Collier, exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1882. Henry Hudson, the great navigator, made his last voyage to the Polar Seas in 1610

Doorway of the Monastery at Belem, Portugal
Illustration of the Doorway of the Convento dos Jeronymos Monastery, Belem, Portugal. This monastery was built on the site of a Seamans Home founded by Prince Henry the Navigator

Louis XVI & LA Perouse
Louis XVI discusses his plans with navigator La Perouse, who will make important discoveries in the southern hemisphere (we have his book)

Venus De Milo Discovered
French navigator Dumont Durville discovers the Venus de Milo on the island of Melos, in the Aegean; it is brought to France and installed in the Louvre

Sir M Frobisher / Collinso
SIR MARTIN FROBISHER English navigator

Sir M Frobisher / Gucht
SIR MARTIN FROBISHER English navigator

Sir John Ross / Croquis
A man (actually the arctic explorer Sir John Ross) puts his feet up over the fireplace and has a hot toddy to ward off the flu

John Byron, Naval
JOHN BYRON British naval officer and navigator, known as foul-weather Jack. his grandson was the poet Byron

Walter Raleigh / H Davie
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English courtier, navigator, historian and poet, lands in Virginia (although he did not)

Bust of Vasco da Gama in the gardens of the Estoi Palace, C18th to C19th, at Estoi, Faro, in the Algarve, Portugal

Sir M Frobisher / Orr
SIR MARTIN FROBISHER English navigator

Sir M Frobisher / Anon
SIR MARTIN FROBISHER English navigator

Raleigh / Exmouth / B place
WALTER RALEIGH Birthplace at Hayes, East Budleigh, near Exmouth, of the English courtier, navigator, historian and poet

Sir John Ross / Arctic Exp
SIR JOHN ROSS Arctic navigator, with an icy scene below

Columbus / Musee De Cluny
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS Italian navigator

Fernando Columbus / Son
FERNANDO COLUMBUS Son of the Italian navigator and Beatriz Enriquez de Arana (his second wife)

Sebastian Cabot / F Rawle
SEBASTIAN CABOT Map maker and navigator, son of John Cabot

Jean De Bethencourt
JEAN DE BETHENCOURT French navigator, conqueror of the Canary Islands, which he claimed for the King of Castille

Hanno / Exploration
Hanno, a navigator from Carthage, sails down the west coast of Africa as far as Sierra Leone or Cameroon

Columbus / Greatbatch
Christopher Columbus Italian navigator

Bougainville on River
LOUIS-ANTOINE DE BOUGAINVILLE French naval, navigator, geographer, shown crossing the river of Santa Lucia in a canoe drawn by horses

L-A De Bougainville
LOUIS-ANTOINE DE BOUGAINVILLE French naval, navigator, geographer

Vasco Da Gama
VASCO DA GAMA - Portuguese navigator who rounds Africa to reach Calicut, India, in May 1498, the first European to set foot in India

Vespucci (Liebig)
AMERIGO VESPUCCI Italian navigator, discoverer of mainland to which he gave his name

J a B D entrecasteaux
JOSEPH ANTOINE BRUNI d ENTRECASTEAUX French navigator

Walter Raleigh / Robinson
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English courtier, navigator, historian and poet

Walter Raleigh / Freeman
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English courtier, navigator, historian and poet

Walter Raleigh / Miniature
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English courtier, navigator, historian and poet

Bougainville
Louis-Antoine de Bougainville, French navigator, hoists his countrys flag on a small island in the Straits of Magellan, during his round-the world voyage

Amerigo Vespucci
AMERIGO VESPUCCI Italian navigator

Alonso Di Ojeda
ALONSO DI OJEDA Navigator with Columbus

Willem Barents
WILLEM BARENTS Dutch navigator

FLINDERS (1774 - 1814)
MATTHEW FLINDERS - Explorer and navigator in the Pacific

Henry Navigator / Statue L
HENRIQUE O NAVEGADOR Portuguese Prince, director of explorations (full length)

Henry Navigator / Silva
HENRIQUE O NAVEGADOR Portuguese Prince, director of explorations

MAGELLAN (1480 - 1521)
FERDINAND MAGELLAN Portuguese navigator depicted allegorically during his voyage to South America

CABOT (1450 - 1498)
John Cabot, navigator

Columbus
Christopher (Cristoforo) Columbus (1451-1506) Italian navigator

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"Journeying through the Ages: Celebrating the Legacy of Navigators" From Vasco da Gama's remarkable voyage to India, to Sir Francis Drake's daring exploits as an English admiral, history has been shaped by the fearless navigators who dared to explore uncharted territories. These intrepid individuals like Christopher Columbus, whose Italian origins propelled him towards new horizons, and Raleigh with his introduction of potatoes to Ireland, have left an indelible mark on our world. Aviator John Alcock's historic transatlantic flight in 1919 showcased how navigation had evolved from sea to sky. His triumph not only symbolized human progress but also highlighted the unwavering spirit of exploration that continues to drive us forward. Artistic renditions such as "Vasco da Gama and Selika" from Giacomo Meyerbeer's opera L'Africaine capture the romantic allure associated with these adventurers. Their tales inspire us even today. Captain James Cook claiming New South Wales for the British Crown in 1770 demonstrated how navigation became a tool for colonization and expansion. Tobias Furneaux's captivating painting further immortalizes this pivotal moment in history. Maps like Willem Barentsz Third Voyage map by Cornelis Claesz serve as testaments to early cartography techniques employed by navigators seeking accurate representations of their discoveries. The meticulous attention given to detail showcases their dedication and thirst for knowledge. Sir Martin Frobisher's engravings remind us that navigating treacherous waters required both skill and courage. Similarly, Christopher Columbus' colored engraving serves as a reminder of his audacious journey across vast oceans into unknown realms. Even technological advancements are celebrated within this realm; wood engravings depicting a navigator using a sextant demonstrate how tools like these revolutionized celestial navigation during the 19th century. As we reflect upon these extraordinary figures throughout history, we honor their legacy as pioneers who defied the limitations of their time.