Navigator Collection (#5)

Pacific Station in HMS Triumph - Plate 14, Cooks monument, Hawaii. 1879 (photo, cloth, leather, paper)
7342439 Pacific Station in HMS Triumph - Plate 14, Cooks monument, Hawaii. 1879 (photo, cloth, leather, paper) by Bedford, Frederick George Denham (1838-1913); 37.8x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum

Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass)
MMM5475138 Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse)

Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, deployed. Brass instrument and enamel, c.1800-50 (brass)
MMM5475103 Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, deployed. Brass instrument and enamel, c.1800-50 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass)
MMM5475096 Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument, 1682 (copper and silver)
MMM5474505 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument, 1682 (copper and silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474454 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood)
MMM5474421 Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial and lunar in diptych, open)

Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver)
MMM5474073 Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver) by Rowley, John (1668-1728); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century
MMM5474050 Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century; National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood)
MMM5474041 Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees)

Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory)
MMM5474011 Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood)
MMM5474000 Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory)
MMM5473337 Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48

Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold)
MMM5470214 Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass)

Universal equinoxial sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees. Brass instrument, c.1600 (brass)
MMM5470143 Universal equinoxial sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees. Brass instrument, c.1600 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Two sundials (reverse) for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel objects, from 1750-1800
MMM5470055 Two sundials (reverse) for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel objects, from 1750-1800, 1750-1800 (silver and enamel); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard)
MMM5469103 Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees)

Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate
MMM5469066 Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate, c.1750 (copper and glass compass); National Maritime Museum, London

Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table and the position of some European cities
MMM5469039 Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table and the position of some European cities, 1556 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving)
7141208 Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving); 9x11.5 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

Samuel de Champlain, 1574-1635, "The Father of New France". French navigator, cartographer, draughtsman
2603481 Samuel de Champlain, 1574-1635, "The Father of New France". French navigator, cartographer, draughtsman, soldier, explorer, geographer, ethnologist, diplomat and chronicler

Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (gilded copper)
MMM5475118 Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (gilded copper) by Culpeper, Edmund (1660-1738); National Maritime Museum, London

The reverse side of an Italian time dial, made of paper mounted on wood, c.1820 (paper and wood)
MMM5473322 The reverse side of an Italian time dial, made of paper mounted on wood, c.1820 (paper and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Interior of a foldable and portable clock dial, features a scale for degrees, hours, and zodiac signs, 1723 (wood)
MMM5473314 Interior of a foldable and portable clock dial, features a scale for degrees, hours, and zodiac signs, 1723 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304), 17th century (brass)
MMM5473306 Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304), 17th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Christopher Columbus
MMM5480696 Portrait of Christopher Columbus by Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), sailor explorer

Astrolabe: an example found in 1845 under the rocks of Valentia Island (southern Ireland), 16th century
MMM5457583 Astrolabe: an example found in 1845 under the rocks of Valentia Island (southern Ireland), 16th century; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS Resolution crew hunting trip for walruses, commemorating the painter returning from James Cook's third
MMM5467102 HMS Resolution crew hunting trip for walruses, commemorating the painter returning from James Cook's third expedition (1776-1780) (1728-1779) by Webber

A Navigator taking celestial measurements
5616441 A Navigator taking celestial measurements; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a Navigator taking celestial measurements from observing platform mounted on Cardan suspension (gimbals)

An engraving depicting a Mariner's astrolabe, 18th century
5311292 An engraving depicting a Mariner's astrolabe, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1786); Universal History Archive/UIG

Henry the Navigator (Infant Don Henri) (1394-1460), Prince of Portugal - Prince Henry of Portugal
NWI4945003 Henry the Navigator (Infant Don Henri) (1394-1460), Prince of Portugal - Prince Henry of Portugal, known as the Navigator

Portrait of Vasco de Gama (ca. 1469-1524), Portuguese navigator. Lithograph from 19th century illustration
NWI4920702 Portrait of Vasco de Gama (ca. 1469-1524), Portuguese navigator. Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Portrait of Vasco de Gama (ca. 1469-1524), Portuguese navigator

British Navy officers playing a ball game on Plymouth Hoe, waiting for the approach of the terrible Spanish Armada
NWI4835697 British Navy officers playing a ball game on Plymouth Hoe, waiting for the approach of the terrible Spanish Armada, 1588. Among them, the English navigator Sir Francis Drake, (1540-1596)

The british explorer James Cook at Tahiti, c.1768. c.1900 (chromo)
2636223 The british explorer James Cook at Tahiti, c.1768. c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Polynesia. The british explorer James Cook at Tahiti, c.1768)

Marriage ceremony of the natives of Panama, 1778
3478881 Marriage ceremony of the natives of Panama, 1778; (add.info.: Marriage ceremony of the natives of Panama: reported in Francis Drake's voyages)

Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (print)
2915310 Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (print); (add.info.: Christopher Columbus, c. 1451 to 1506. Genovese navigator, colonizer, and explorer)

Captain Cook landing at Adventure Bay, 1777
3522730 Captain Cook landing at Adventure Bay, 1777; (add.info.: Captain Cook landing at Adventure Bay, Van Diemen's Land, 1777); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (print)
2915308 Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (print); (add.info.: Christopher Columbus, c. 1451 to 1506. Genovese navigator, colonizer, and explorer)

The "Lady Nelson" entering Port Phillip (engraving)
8647923 The "Lady Nelson" entering Port Phillip (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Lady Nelson" entering Port Phillip)

Francis Drake's first view of the Pacific Ocean in 1572 (engraving)
527822 Francis Drake's first view of the Pacific Ocean in 1572 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: English navigator and privateer)

Walter Raleigh, 1859
1574607 Walter Raleigh, 1859; (add.info.: Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) English courtier and navigator, puffing at his tobacco pipe while watching the other New World introduction with which he is

Aviators Wiley Post and Harold Gatty in front of the aircraft they flew around the world, 1931 (b/w photo)
8626557 Aviators Wiley Post and Harold Gatty in front of the aircraft they flew around the world, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Busy view of Acquaverde in Genoa; in the foreground is a monument to Christopher Columbus
3558321 Busy view of Acquaverde in Genoa; in the foreground is a monument to Christopher Columbus.; (add.info.: ARTIST: Bartolini Lorenzo (1777-1850) Date of Artwork: 1846-1862 Location: Genoa

James Cook
5308269 James Cook.; (add.info.: Portrait of James Cook (1728-1779) a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Dated 19th century

Christopher Columbus
5308259 Christopher Columbus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Christopher Columbus taking leave of his patrons, Ferdinand and Isabella, to set sail on his historic voyage of discovery)

Perpetual sundial in the shape of a vertical disk for latitude 47 degrees, 1650-1700 (brass)
MMM5475063 Perpetual sundial in the shape of a vertical disk for latitude 47 degrees, 1650-1700 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Silver copper instrument, 18th century (silver copper)
MMM5475053 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Silver copper instrument, 18th century (silver copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude, reverse Brass instrument, early 17th century
MMM5475052 Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude, reverse Brass instrument, early 17th century; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude)

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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.