In 1544, the English captured Boulogne. In retaliation, the French decided to try to destroy the English Fleet at Portsmouth. D'Annebault, the F...
The Mary Rose was built in 1510. Here she is shown after a rebuild in 1545 and now flagship of Henry VIII's navy. The king witnessed her leading...
The Vasa was a magnificent spectacle as she set forth on her maiden voyage from Stockholm. At first there was a gentle breeze filling her sails but ...
In her day, the Kronan was the most powerful warship afloat. In an early action, against the combined Dutch and Danish fleet, Kronan fought well and...
HMS Bounty was commissioned to collect breadfruits from Tahiti and take them to the British West Indies where they were to be cultivated for consump...
The vessels are seen crossing the English Channel leading ships of the Channel squadron. On board the Royal yacht was HRH Princess Alexandra of Den...
Mariquita is shown racing ahead of Octavia and Norada in the 19 metre class race at Cowes Regatta. Such yachts up to 25 metres long and weighing 100...
By law, every young Dane who wishes to go to sea and serve on deck must receive three months training at a college or aboard a cadet ship. The full ...
This painting is based on the log of the Thermopylae which describes arriving at late afternoon and taking on board a Pilot to take her round to the...