Navigator Collection (#8)

Figure Costume Study for Columbus Mural, Washington, D.C. in or after 1837. Creator: John Vanderlyn
Figure Costume Study for Columbus Mural, Washington, D.C. in or after 1837

Columbus taking possession of the Island of St Salvador; Columbus and his Discoveries 1492, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Columbus taking possession of the Island of St Salvador; Columbus and his Discoveries 1492, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Piper PA-23 Apache G-ASHC
Piper PA-23-160 Apache G-ASHC Crashed 21 March 1964 at Melling, near Aintree village, on Grand National Day, killing all five persons on board (pilot and four passengers)

Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso in Forio, Ischia Island, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy

Torre de Belem (Belem Tower), in the Tagus river, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 16th century in Portuguese Manueline Style at twilight

Miguel Lopez de Legazpi (1503-1572). Engraving. Colored
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi (1503-1572). Spanish admiral and governor. Engraving by Weber. The Artistic Illustration, 1886. Colored

Captain James Cook and the natives of Sandwich islands in 18th century (print)
3793918 Captain James Cook and the natives of Sandwich islands in 18th century (print); (add.info.: Captain James Cook - illustration of an offering before Captain Cook)

View of Acquaverde Square in Genoa, with the Monument to Cristophoro Columbus at its centre. Genoa Acquaverde Square Monument Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus. The navigator is portrayed in 15th century clothes with the left arm leaning on an anchor. At the feet/foot of the statue an allegoric female figure

Bust of Christopher Colombus, work preserved in the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum Bust Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Memorial to the navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano by Romeo Pazzini. The statue is found in Piazza Giovanni da Verrazano in Greve in Chianti, near Florence

Embossed silver plate engraved with a representation of Columbus Departure. Work by Mathias Melin, exhibited at the Palazzo Spinola National Gallery in Genoa Genoa Palazzo Spinola National Gallery

Marco Polo, mosaic, Enrico Podio (active 1860-1870), Palazzo Tursi, Genoa Genoa Palazzo Tursi Mosaic Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the Acquaverde Square in Genoa with the monument to Christopher Columbus and people in the foreground. Genoa Acquaverde Square Monument Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Close-up of the monument to Christopher Colombus. Genoa Acquaverde Square Monument Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View with people of the Acquaverde Square in Genoa with the monument to Christopher Colombus in the foreground. Genoa Acquaverde Square Monument Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Busy view of Acquaverde in Genoa; in the foreground is a monument to Christopher Columbus. Genoa Piazza Acquaverde Monument Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Animated view of Piazza Caricamento in Genoa Genoa Piazza Caricamento Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the monument to Cristopher Columbus in Piazza Acquaverde in Genoa Genoa Piazza Acquaverde Monument Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Jean Francois de Galaup de La Perouse (1741-1788), French naval officer and explorer. engraving 1834
JAB4121224 Jean Francois de Galaup de La Perouse (1741-1788), French naval officer and explorer. engraving 1834 by French School

Pierre Paul Savorgnan de Brazza (1852-1905). French explorer and navigator of Italian origin. Colonial administrator, founder of the Middle Congo. Engraving

Diogo Cao (ca. 1452-1486). Portuguese navigator, discoverer of the mouth of the Congo river. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Christopher Columbus
This sculpture portrays a young Christopher Columbus, famous Italian explorer and navigator who succeeded in opening the way for the colonization of the Americas through voyaging across the Atlantic

Cover design, Cape Times Annual, Jan Van Riebeeck
Cover design, Cape Times Annual, Arrival of Jan Van Riebeeck, Dutch navigator and colonial administrator, in the Cape, South Africa, 6 April 1652 Date: 1652

Parade for Harold Gatty and Wiley Post
A parade along Broadway for navigator Harold Gatty 1903-1957) and pilot Wiley Post (1898-1935), celebrating their record-breaking achievement of flying around the world in under nine days. Date: 1931

Il Leone di Caprera. Sailing schooner of 9 meters of length that crewed by three Italians wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean with a sextant as the only guide

Vasco da Gama (1460-1524). Portuguese explorer
Vasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira (1460-1524). Portuguese explorer. He was the first European to reach India by sea. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Navigator and colonist of the Americas. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Payo Gomez Charino (ca. 1225-1295)
Payo Gomez Charino (ca.1225-1295). Galician poet and nobleman. Major governor (Adelantado Mayor) of the Kingdom of Galicia and troubadour in the Galician language. Portrait, detail

Navigator standing at the astrodome of a Vickers Varsity T. 1
Royal Air Force - Navigator standing at the astrodome of Vickers Varsity T.1 WJ949, in April 1961. Date: 1961

Handley Page HP-137 Jetstream 1 G-AWVK (msn 208), of Racal Decca Navigator Company Ltd, at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show held from 5-12 September 1976. Date: 1976

HENRY THE NAVIGATOR
The Henry the Navigator Memorial (Padreo Dos Descobrimentos), built in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of his death; Belem, Lisbon, Portugal. Date: 1394 - 1460

Captain James Cook - portrait
3785202 Captain James Cook - portrait; (add.info.: Captain James Cook - portrait after N. Dance. English explorer, navigator and cartographer)

Explorers: Sir Francis Drake on His Ship, 1931 (woodcut print)
3034940 Explorers: Sir Francis Drake on His Ship, 1931 (woodcut print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of English explorer)

Gustave Lambert (1824-1871) French hydrographer and navigator, engraving
1732382 Gustave Lambert (1824-1871) French hydrographer and navigator, engraving by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Gustave Lambert (1824-1871) french hydrographer and navigator, engraving)

Sir Francis Drake playing bowls, with the Spanish Armada in sight at Plymouth Hoe, England in 1588
2638477 Sir Francis Drake playing bowls, with the Spanish Armada in sight at Plymouth Hoe, England in 1588. by English School

Sir Francis Drake, 19th century (print)
3785221 Sir Francis Drake, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: English admiral and privateer)

Captain James Cook - portrait
3784445 Captain James Cook - portrait; (add.info.: Captain James Cook - portrait after N. Dance. English explorer, navigator and cartographer)

Sir Francis Drake, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (litho)
3435591 Sir Francis Drake, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (litho) by Hondius, Jodocus (1567-1611); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake (engraving)
3525333 Portrait of Sir Francis Drake (engraving) by Cochran, John (1803-after 1865); (add.info.: Francis Drake 1545-1596. English navigator and privateer)

Sir Francis Drake, 19th century (print)
3784947 Sir Francis Drake, 19th century (print); (add.info.: English admiral and privateer. Second person to circumnavigate the world Cassells History of England, Vol. II, p.317); Lebrecht History

Jean Bart (engraving)
1733910 Jean Bart (engraving) by David D'Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856) (after); (add.info.: Jean Bart (Dutch: Jan Baert; 21 October 1650 - 27 April 1702)

Navigator Francis Drake is made knight by Queen elizabeth 1st of England on April 4, 1581 (engraving)
1730721 Navigator Francis Drake is made knight by Queen elizabeth 1st of England on April 4, 1581 (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); (add.info)

Elizabeth before the Spanish Armada (engraving)
3788531 Elizabeth before the Spanish Armada (engraving); (add.info.: Elizabeth before the Spanish Armada, on the face of a King of clubs playing card)

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake (engraving)
3525230 Portrait of Sir Francis Drake (engraving) by Hondius, Jodocus (1567-1611); (add.info.: English navigator and privateer.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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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.