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Wreck of Reina Christina, the Spanish flagship, after Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898 (BSLOC 2017 10 64) Stock Photo

RMKWDJDA–Wreck of Reina Christina, the Spanish flagship, after Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898 (BSLOC 2017 10 64)

The Naval Battle of La Rochelle, Part of the Caroline phase of the Hundred Years' War The Battle of La Rochelle was a naval battle fought on 22 and 23 June 1372[6] between a Castilian fleet commanded by the Castilian Almirant Ambrosio Boccanegra and an English convoy commanded by John Hastings, 2nd Earl of Pembroke. Stock Photo

RM2C5FGR8–The Naval Battle of La Rochelle, Part of the Caroline phase of the Hundred Years' War The Battle of La Rochelle was a naval battle fought on 22 and 23 June 1372[6] between a Castilian fleet commanded by the Castilian Almirant Ambrosio Boccanegra and an English convoy commanded by John Hastings, 2nd Earl of Pembroke.

The re-enactment of a naval battle - or naumachia - by gladiators in ancient Rome. After a 19th century print. Stock Photo

RM2RT6XM8–The re-enactment of a naval battle - or naumachia - by gladiators in ancient Rome. After a 19th century print.

The Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle of World War II. The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Princeton (CVL-23) burning soon after she was hit by a Japanese bomb while operating off the Philippines on 24 October 1944 Stock Photo

RM2A17M63–The Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle of World War II. The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Princeton (CVL-23) burning soon after she was hit by a Japanese bomb while operating off the Philippines on 24 October 1944

The naval Battle of Gibraltar, 25 April 1607. A Dutch fleet surprised and engaged a Spanish fleet anchored in the Bay of Gibraltar during which most of the Spanish ships were destroyed. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMKGCX1X–The naval Battle of Gibraltar, 25 April 1607. A Dutch fleet surprised and engaged a Spanish fleet anchored in the Bay of Gibraltar during which most of the Spanish ships were destroyed. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

The Naval Battle Off North Forelant, 11-14 June, 1666. During the second war between England and the Netherlands for the dominion of the sea, one of the most sanguinary battles that history knows of was fought off North Foreland. The fighting lasted four days, with both parties claiming victory. Stock Photo

RMD98PDT–The Naval Battle Off North Forelant, 11-14 June, 1666. During the second war between England and the Netherlands for the dominion of the sea, one of the most sanguinary battles that history knows of was fought off North Foreland. The fighting lasted four days, with both parties claiming victory.

A reprodution of the painting by Eugène Isabey, published circa 1915 of the Battle of Texel on 29 June 1694 during the Nine Years' War between Jean Bart the French naval commander and privateer and a Dutch fleet commanded by Hidde Sjoerds de Vries. Stock Photo

RM2B0W27Y–A reprodution of the painting by Eugène Isabey, published circa 1915 of the Battle of Texel on 29 June 1694 during the Nine Years' War between Jean Bart the French naval commander and privateer and a Dutch fleet commanded by Hidde Sjoerds de Vries.

The Battle on the Zuiderzee (October 11; 1573). naval battle during the Eighty Years' Wa Stock Photo

RMEC84C4–The Battle on the Zuiderzee (October 11; 1573). naval battle during the Eighty Years' Wa

RMKWDM43–Wreck of Reina Christina, the Spanish flagship, after Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898 (BSLOC 2017 10 64)

Engraving titled 'The Murderous Naval Battle of Navarino on October 1827'. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMG1CCKK–Engraving titled 'The Murderous Naval Battle of Navarino on October 1827'. Dated 19th Century

The War of 1812. Naval battle between two ships, the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. Stock Photo

RM2FK4NEB–The War of 1812. Naval battle between two ships, the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere.

Illustration depicting a firework display which would imitate a naval battle. Dated 17th century Stock Photo

RMMR4WWW–Illustration depicting a firework display which would imitate a naval battle. Dated 17th century

The Battle of the Nile. Battle of Aboukir Bay was a major naval battle fought between the British Royal Navy and the Navy of the French Republic at Ab Stock Photo

RM2AGTEC1–The Battle of the Nile. Battle of Aboukir Bay was a major naval battle fought between the British Royal Navy and the Navy of the French Republic at Ab

Naval battle: Ships and small boats battling near a fort with multiple gun ports. Some of the ships are steam- powered. Japanese print c1895-1900. Stock Photo

RMD98P4T–Naval battle: Ships and small boats battling near a fort with multiple gun ports. Some of the ships are steam- powered. Japanese print c1895-1900.

An early 20th century illustration of the The Battle of Salamis 480 BC a naval battle fought between an alliance of Greek city states under Themistocles, and the Persian Empire under King Xerxes resulting in a Greek victory Stock Photo

RF2ENJ4F6–An early 20th century illustration of the The Battle of Salamis 480 BC a naval battle fought between an alliance of Greek city states under Themistocles, and the Persian Empire under King Xerxes resulting in a Greek victory

Naval battle plan for the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval engagement fought by the British Royal Navy against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMKCEM76–Naval battle plan for the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval engagement fought by the British Royal Navy against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies. Dated 19th Century

RMDRHGKG–Battle of Jutland, WW1

Illustration depicting a naval battle off Cative (Manila Bay) during the Spanish American War. Dated 1898 Stock Photo

RMEX6N3D–Illustration depicting a naval battle off Cative (Manila Bay) during the Spanish American War. Dated 1898

Mar. 27, 2012 - The naval battle for Port Arthur at which the Japs led by Admiral Togo in Flagship 'Mikasa' sunk the Russian Baltic Fleet in the Japan Sea. Stock Photo

RME13WWA–Mar. 27, 2012 - The naval battle for Port Arthur at which the Japs led by Admiral Togo in Flagship 'Mikasa' sunk the Russian Baltic Fleet in the Japan Sea.

Distant view of US Maines landing at Guantanamo, Cuba, on June 6-10, 1898. The light cruiser USS MARBLEHEAD, and the auxiliary cruisers USS ST. LOUIS and USS YANKEE took part in the Battle of Guantanamo Bay (BSLOC 2017 10 17) Stock Photo

RMKWDJB0–Distant view of US Maines landing at Guantanamo, Cuba, on June 6-10, 1898. The light cruiser USS MARBLEHEAD, and the auxiliary cruisers USS ST. LOUIS and USS YANKEE took part in the Battle of Guantanamo Bay (BSLOC 2017 10 17)

Battle of La Hogue. Anglo-Dutch naval victory over the French under Tourville, 19 May 1692. War of the Grand Alliance. Engraving after painting by Benjamin West. Stock Photo

RMD961KB–Battle of La Hogue. Anglo-Dutch naval victory over the French under Tourville, 19 May 1692. War of the Grand Alliance. Engraving after painting by Benjamin West.

Accident at naval manoeuvres . King leads his fleet to sea for battle practise . The man who fell overboard from the picket boat in the choppy sea outside the harbour at Portsmouth , climbing into the boat after his rescue . 17 July 1935 Stock Photo

RM2BTPMFA–Accident at naval manoeuvres . King leads his fleet to sea for battle practise . The man who fell overboard from the picket boat in the choppy sea outside the harbour at Portsmouth , climbing into the boat after his rescue . 17 July 1935

RM2A17M8F–The Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle of World War II. The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Princeton (CVL-23) burning soon after she was hit by a Japanese bomb while operating off the Philippines on 24 October 1944

The Battle of Texel, 29 June 1694. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915 Stock Photo

RMJ175Y0–The Battle of Texel, 29 June 1694. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915

The Naval Battle of Navarino (1827). Painting by Ambroise Louis Garneray Stock Photo

RM2BYRT3E–The Naval Battle of Navarino (1827). Painting by Ambroise Louis Garneray

The Battle of Dogger Bank was a naval battle fought near the Dogger Bank in the North Sea on 24 January 1915, during the First World War, between squadrons of the British Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet. Stock Photo

RMEC7PR4–The Battle of Dogger Bank was a naval battle fought near the Dogger Bank in the North Sea on 24 January 1915, during the First World War, between squadrons of the British Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet.

The Battle of Sluys, also called the Battle of l'Écluse, naval battle fought on 24 June 1340 between England and France. A colourful Medieval depiction of a naval battle A miniature of the battle from Jean Froissart's Chronicles, 15th century Part of the Hundred Years' War Stock Photo

RM2C5FH2F–The Battle of Sluys, also called the Battle of l'Écluse, naval battle fought on 24 June 1340 between England and France. A colourful Medieval depiction of a naval battle A miniature of the battle from Jean Froissart's Chronicles, 15th century Part of the Hundred Years' War

Battle in the Chios Channel, naval battle, summer 1770. Engagement of Turkish flagship 'Real Mustafa' and Russian ship 'Svyatoy Evstafiy'. Russian victory gaining control of Black Sea. Ivan Aivazovsky (1817-1900) Russian painter, 1848. Stock Photo

RMD992EM–Battle in the Chios Channel, naval battle, summer 1770. Engagement of Turkish flagship 'Real Mustafa' and Russian ship 'Svyatoy Evstafiy'. Russian victory gaining control of Black Sea. Ivan Aivazovsky (1817-1900) Russian painter, 1848.

Japanese battleship Musashi leaving Brunei, Borneo, in 1944 to take part in the Battle of Leyte Gulf Stock Photo

RM2A17M8M–Japanese battleship Musashi leaving Brunei, Borneo, in 1944 to take part in the Battle of Leyte Gulf

RMKWDM1K–Distant view of US Maines landing at Guantanamo, Cuba, on June 6-10, 1898. The light cruiser USS MARBLEHEAD, and the auxiliary cruisers USS ST. LOUIS and USS YANKEE took part in the Battle of Guantanamo Bay (BSLOC 2017 10 17)

The destruction of the Turkish fleet in the Aegean sea by the Russians in the naval Battle of Chesme, 7th July, 1770, during the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774). Stock Photo

RM2G95TB0–The destruction of the Turkish fleet in the Aegean sea by the Russians in the naval Battle of Chesme, 7th July, 1770, during the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774).

Battle-scarred Greek warship at Southampton for Coronation review. The Greek battle-cruiser which is to take part in the Coronation naval review at Spithead, docked at Southampton. She survived intense aerial bombardment during the Greek revolution two years ago. Photo shows: Averoff [Georgios Averof] docking at Southampton. 7 May 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BW1XNM–Battle-scarred Greek warship at Southampton for Coronation review. The Greek battle-cruiser which is to take part in the Coronation naval review at Spithead, docked at Southampton. She survived intense aerial bombardment during the Greek revolution two years ago. Photo shows: Averoff [Georgios Averof] docking at Southampton. 7 May 1937

The Battle of Scheveningen, aka the Battle of Texel or the Battle of Ter Heijde, 1653. Final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War. The death of Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp, Dutch admiral, occurred during this battle. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920. Stock Photo

RMPD407K–The Battle of Scheveningen, aka the Battle of Texel or the Battle of Ter Heijde, 1653. Final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War. The death of Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp, Dutch admiral, occurred during this battle. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920.

A vintage photo circa 1943 of a German Type VII submarine or U Boat being attacked on the surface by an American naval aircraft in the Atlantic ocean Stock Photo

RF2H369F4–A vintage photo circa 1943 of a German Type VII submarine or U Boat being attacked on the surface by an American naval aircraft in the Atlantic ocean

Victory over the Spanish during the naval battle of Gibraltar, 1607 by a Dutch Fleet Commanded by Admiral Jacob van Heemskerck, an armed revolt under the leadership of Protestant William of Orange when the Dutch struggled to gain independence from Spanish rule under the Catholic Philip II. Stock Photo

RM2G95TAW–Victory over the Spanish during the naval battle of Gibraltar, 1607 by a Dutch Fleet Commanded by Admiral Jacob van Heemskerck, an armed revolt under the leadership of Protestant William of Orange when the Dutch struggled to gain independence from Spanish rule under the Catholic Philip II.

RF2GYHWMK–A vintage photo circa 1943 of a German Type VII submarine or U Boat being attacked on the surface by an American naval aircraft in the Atlantic ocean

Interesting Events in British History - The Spanish Armada Stock Photo

RMM398F3–Interesting Events in British History - The Spanish Armada

Archival photo of Raymond Ames Spruance (1886 – 1969), a United States Navy admiral during World War II. Stock Photo

RM2E2GY4H–Archival photo of Raymond Ames Spruance (1886 – 1969), a United States Navy admiral during World War II.

US Asiatic Squadron delivers the last broadside to the Spanish Pacific fleet, May 1, 1898. The Spanish fleet, was outgunned and out-armored by the U.S. fleet in the Battle of Manila Bay. This was the first major battle of the Spanish-American War (BSLOC 2017 10 61) Stock Photo

RMKWDJD6–US Asiatic Squadron delivers the last broadside to the Spanish Pacific fleet, May 1, 1898. The Spanish fleet, was outgunned and out-armored by the U.S. fleet in the Battle of Manila Bay. This was the first major battle of the Spanish-American War (BSLOC 2017 10 61)

HMS Renown. The battle-cruiser which fought the Scharnhorst in a snowstorm off Narvik. From British Warships, published 1940. Stock Photo

RM2E7P585–HMS Renown. The battle-cruiser which fought the Scharnhorst in a snowstorm off Narvik. From British Warships, published 1940.

May 05, 1972 - Naval Officer Clears His Name After A Sixteen-Year Battle: Mr. Christopher Swabey, 45, who was dismissed from the Royal Navy 16 years ago after a court martial convicted him of indecently assaulting a junior officer, could get between 30,000 and 40,000 Navy back-pay as the result of a court decision yesterday which cleared his name. Lord Widgery, Lord Chief Justice, sitting at a Courts Martial Appeals Court, said that the conviction was ''unsafe and unsatisfactory''. In 1956 when the assault was said to have taken place in the back of a taxi in Malta, Mr Stock Photo

RME10E46–May 05, 1972 - Naval Officer Clears His Name After A Sixteen-Year Battle: Mr. Christopher Swabey, 45, who was dismissed from the Royal Navy 16 years ago after a court martial convicted him of indecently assaulting a junior officer, could get between 30,000 and 40,000 Navy back-pay as the result of a court decision yesterday which cleared his name. Lord Widgery, Lord Chief Justice, sitting at a Courts Martial Appeals Court, said that the conviction was ''unsafe and unsatisfactory''. In 1956 when the assault was said to have taken place in the back of a taxi in Malta, Mr

The Spanish battleship Oquendo after the naval engagement at Manila Bay, during the Spanish–American War of 1898. Stock Photo

RM2FK4NE2–The Spanish battleship Oquendo after the naval engagement at Manila Bay, during the Spanish–American War of 1898.

The engagement between the Peruvian ship Huáscar and Chilean warships at the The Battle of Angamos, 1789, during the War of the Pacific. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMKF4KJJ–The engagement between the Peruvian ship Huáscar and Chilean warships at the The Battle of Angamos, 1789, during the War of the Pacific. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, breaking the French Line during the Battle of Saintes aka Battle of Dominica,1782. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920. Stock Photo

RMPAYGDG–George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, breaking the French Line during the Battle of Saintes aka Battle of Dominica,1782. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920.

The Naval Battle of Navarino (1827). Painting by Ambroise Louis Garneray. The Battle of Navarino was a naval battle fought on 20 October (O. S. 8 October) 1827, during the Greek War of Independence (1821–32), in Navarino Bay (modern Pylos), on the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula, in the Ionian Sea. Allied forces from Britain, France, and Russia decisively defeated Ottoman and Egyptian forces which were trying to suppress the Greeks, thereby making Greek independence much more likely. An Ottoman armada which, in addition to Imperial warships, included squadrons from the eyalets (provinc Stock Photo

RF2H6DTND–The Naval Battle of Navarino (1827). Painting by Ambroise Louis Garneray. The Battle of Navarino was a naval battle fought on 20 October (O. S. 8 October) 1827, during the Greek War of Independence (1821–32), in Navarino Bay (modern Pylos), on the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula, in the Ionian Sea. Allied forces from Britain, France, and Russia decisively defeated Ottoman and Egyptian forces which were trying to suppress the Greeks, thereby making Greek independence much more likely. An Ottoman armada which, in addition to Imperial warships, included squadrons from the eyalets (provinc

Diagram of the HMS Renown. The battle-cruiser which fought the Scharnhorst in a snowstorm off Narvik. From British Warships, published 1940. Stock Photo

RM2E7P57J–Diagram of the HMS Renown. The battle-cruiser which fought the Scharnhorst in a snowstorm off Narvik. From British Warships, published 1940.

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Naval battle between Russian and Japanese fleets off Port Arthur, 10 August 1904. Death of Admiral Withoeft (Witheft), the Russian commander, in explosion on his flagship 'Tsarevich' From contemporary German chromolithograph. Stock Photo

RMD9638W–Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Naval battle between Russian and Japanese fleets off Port Arthur, 10 August 1904. Death of Admiral Withoeft (Witheft), the Russian commander, in explosion on his flagship 'Tsarevich' From contemporary German chromolithograph.

The crew of the Japanese aircraft carrier Zuikaku salute as the flag is lowered during the battle off Cape Engaño, October 25, 1944. Stock Photo

RM2A17M6A–The crew of the Japanese aircraft carrier Zuikaku salute as the flag is lowered during the battle off Cape Engaño, October 25, 1944.

RMKWDM40–US Asiatic Squadron delivers the last broadside to the Spanish Pacific fleet, May 1, 1898. The Spanish fleet, was outgunned and out-armored by the U.S. fleet in the Battle of Manila Bay. This was the first major battle of the Spanish-American War (BSLOC 2017 10 61)

Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, Portugal February 1797. Stock Photo

RMBJYJR2–Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, Portugal February 1797.

RM2BW1XNR–Battle-scarred Greek warship at Southampton for Coronation review. The Greek battle-cruiser which is to take part in the Coronation naval review at Spithead, docked at Southampton. She survived intense aerial bombardment during the Greek revolution two years ago. Photo shows: Averoff [Georgios Averof] docking at Southampton. 7 May 1937

The Battle of Texel, 29 June 1694. Stock Photo

RM2WBWDPB–The Battle of Texel, 29 June 1694.

German Naval Actors arrive in London to take part in Coronel and Falkland Islands battle . Left to right , Mr B Wollfe , Managing Director of the British Instructional , Herr Hans Stock , Mr W Summers , producer , Herr R Ludwig , and Herr H Wicher on the quarter deck of the German battleship at Cricklewood Studios . 2 May 1927 Stock Photo

RM2BW8C14–German Naval Actors arrive in London to take part in Coronel and Falkland Islands battle . Left to right , Mr B Wollfe , Managing Director of the British Instructional , Herr Hans Stock , Mr W Summers , producer , Herr R Ludwig , and Herr H Wicher on the quarter deck of the German battleship at Cricklewood Studios . 2 May 1927

HMS Barham, flagship of the fifth battle squadron at Jutland. From British Warships, published 1940. Stock Photo

RM2E3HN3C–HMS Barham, flagship of the fifth battle squadron at Jutland. From British Warships, published 1940.

Battle of Trafalgar, painting by Justo Ruiz Luna. From La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1895 Stock Photo

RM2C7MNPG–Battle of Trafalgar, painting by Justo Ruiz Luna. From La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1895

The defeat of the Spanish Armada,1588. From The History of England, from the earliest records to the year 1802, published 1812. Stock Photo

RM2B1KWBN–The defeat of the Spanish Armada,1588. From The History of England, from the earliest records to the year 1802, published 1812.

Interesting Events in British History - The Hundred Years war Stock Photo

RMM398ED–Interesting Events in British History - The Hundred Years war

The Battle of Manila Bay, was the first fighting of the Spanish American war. May 1, 1898. Passing back and forth in front of the Spanish fleet, the Americans bombarded the Spanish, sinking all of the fleet and disabling their shore batteries. This was the first major battle of the Spanish-American War (BSLOC 2017 10 62) Stock Photo

RMKWDJD7–The Battle of Manila Bay, was the first fighting of the Spanish American war. May 1, 1898. Passing back and forth in front of the Spanish fleet, the Americans bombarded the Spanish, sinking all of the fleet and disabling their shore batteries. This was the first major battle of the Spanish-American War (BSLOC 2017 10 62)

A sea battle between the Imperial Chinese navy and pirate junks during the 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2FK4NF0–A sea battle between the Imperial Chinese navy and pirate junks during the 19th century.

RME10E45–May 05, 1972 - Naval Officer Clears His Name After A Sixteen-Year Battle: Mr. Christopher Swabey, 45, who was dismissed from the Royal Navy 16 years ago after a court martial convicted him of indecently assaulting a junior officer, could get between 30,000 and 40,000 Navy back-pay as the result of a court decision yesterday which cleared his name. Lord Widgery, Lord Chief Justice, sitting at a Courts Martial Appeals Court, said that the conviction was ''unsafe and unsatisfactory''. In 1956 when the assault was said to have taken place in the back of a taxi in Malta, Mr

HMS Hood, the largest and last battle cruiser of the British Royal Navy, seen here carrying an airplane on the forward turret. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920. Stock Photo

RMPH30HH–HMS Hood, the largest and last battle cruiser of the British Royal Navy, seen here carrying an airplane on the forward turret. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920.

The destruction of the Turkish fleet by the Russians in the naval Battle of Chesme, 7th July, 1770. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMKKE5FF–The destruction of the Turkish fleet by the Russians in the naval Battle of Chesme, 7th July, 1770. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

The Battle of Navarino, 1827 in Navarino Bay, Greece between the Ottoman Empire and the allied British, French and Russian forces during the Greek War of Independence. Stock Photo

RM2FK4NHX–The Battle of Navarino, 1827 in Navarino Bay, Greece between the Ottoman Empire and the allied British, French and Russian forces during the Greek War of Independence.

Admiral Rodney on board his flagship the Formidable at the Battle of the Saintes, aka the Battle of Dominica, 1782, during the American Revolutionary War. Admiral George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, bap. 1718 – 1792. British naval officer. From British History in Periods, published 1904. Stock Photo

RM2DEN1CF–Admiral Rodney on board his flagship the Formidable at the Battle of the Saintes, aka the Battle of Dominica, 1782, during the American Revolutionary War. Admiral George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, bap. 1718 – 1792. British naval officer. From British History in Periods, published 1904.

The Spanish Armada coming up the English Channel, 1588, Anglo-Spanish War. History of Philip II of Spain. Old engraving published in Historia de Felipe II by H. Forneron, in 1884 Stock Photo

RM2E266TJ–The Spanish Armada coming up the English Channel, 1588, Anglo-Spanish War. History of Philip II of Spain. Old engraving published in Historia de Felipe II by H. Forneron, in 1884

Battle of La Hougue or La Hogue between Anglo-Dutch and French naval forces, 1692. Stock Photo

RMB61AAR–Battle of La Hougue or La Hogue between Anglo-Dutch and French naval forces, 1692.

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Naval battle between Russian and Japanese fleets off Port Arthur, 10 August 1904. Scene on Russian flagship 'Tsarevich' during the engagement showing gun being loaded. From contemporary German chromolithograph. Stock Photo

RMD9638Y–Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Naval battle between Russian and Japanese fleets off Port Arthur, 10 August 1904. Scene on Russian flagship 'Tsarevich' during the engagement showing gun being loaded. From contemporary German chromolithograph.

The naval Battle of Gibraltar, 25 April 1607, during the Eighty Years War. A Dutch fleet surprised and engaged a Spanish fleet anchored in the Bay of Gibraltar during which most of the Spanish ships were destroyed. Stock Photo

RMT2HK76–The naval Battle of Gibraltar, 25 April 1607, during the Eighty Years War. A Dutch fleet surprised and engaged a Spanish fleet anchored in the Bay of Gibraltar during which most of the Spanish ships were destroyed.

The Battle of Dogger Bank - Sasaya, Japan 1792, lacquer. Sasaya, a Japanese lacquerer was commissioned by a Dutchman to depict the naval Battle of Dogger bank in the North Sea, probably on the basis of a print. The Panel shows the movement at the beginning of the engagement when the Dutch and the British ships lined up for battle. Stock Photo

RMDYEAH4–The Battle of Dogger Bank - Sasaya, Japan 1792, lacquer. Sasaya, a Japanese lacquerer was commissioned by a Dutchman to depict the naval Battle of Dogger bank in the North Sea, probably on the basis of a print. The Panel shows the movement at the beginning of the engagement when the Dutch and the British ships lined up for battle.

Battle of the Sibuyan Sea (24 October 1944) Battle of Leyte Gulf, Yamato hit by a bomb near her forward gun turret in the Sibuyan Sea, 24 October 1944 Stock Photo

RM2A17M64–Battle of the Sibuyan Sea (24 October 1944) Battle of Leyte Gulf, Yamato hit by a bomb near her forward gun turret in the Sibuyan Sea, 24 October 1944

French illustration of the Naval Battle of Navarino (1827). The Battle of Navarino was a naval battle fought on 20 October 1827, during the Greek War of Independence (1821–32), in Navarino Bay (modern Pylos), on the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula, in the Ionian Sea. Allied forces from Britain, France, and Russia decisively defeated Ottoman and Egyptian forces trying to suppress the Greek war of independence, thereby making much more likely the independence of Greece. Stock Photo

RM2A25KMN–French illustration of the Naval Battle of Navarino (1827). The Battle of Navarino was a naval battle fought on 20 October 1827, during the Greek War of Independence (1821–32), in Navarino Bay (modern Pylos), on the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula, in the Ionian Sea. Allied forces from Britain, France, and Russia decisively defeated Ottoman and Egyptian forces trying to suppress the Greek war of independence, thereby making much more likely the independence of Greece.

Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797. After a print by James Daniell from the painting by Henry Singleton. Stock Photo

RM2RTCA9R–Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797. After a print by James Daniell from the painting by Henry Singleton.

The Explosion of the Spanish Flagship in the Battle of Gibraltar April 25th 1607 by Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen. n 1621 the Admiralty of Amsterdam decided to commission a painting commemorating the Battle of Gibraltar that took place in 1607. This battle, in which the Dutch squadron had destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Bay of Gibraltar, was the first major Dutch naval victory in the Eighty Years’ War. Stock Photo

RMDYEAXC–The Explosion of the Spanish Flagship in the Battle of Gibraltar April 25th 1607 by Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen. n 1621 the Admiralty of Amsterdam decided to commission a painting commemorating the Battle of Gibraltar that took place in 1607. This battle, in which the Dutch squadron had destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Bay of Gibraltar, was the first major Dutch naval victory in the Eighty Years’ War.

Plan of the naval battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571. After a drawing by Don Juan of Austria. Stock Photo

RMBXFW1X–Plan of the naval battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571. After a drawing by Don Juan of Austria.

The naval Battle of the Downs took place on 31 October 1639 (New style), during the Eighty Years' War and was a decisive defeat of the Spanish, commanded by Admiral Antonio de Oquendo, by the United Provinces, commanded by Lieutenant-Admiral Maarten Tromp. 40 Spanish and Portuguese ships were captured and destroyed. Only 18 ships escaped. the flagship Tromp, flying the flag in battle with the Portuguese flagship, the Virgin Stock Photo

RMD98NJH–The naval Battle of the Downs took place on 31 October 1639 (New style), during the Eighty Years' War and was a decisive defeat of the Spanish, commanded by Admiral Antonio de Oquendo, by the United Provinces, commanded by Lieutenant-Admiral Maarten Tromp. 40 Spanish and Portuguese ships were captured and destroyed. Only 18 ships escaped. the flagship Tromp, flying the flag in battle with the Portuguese flagship, the Virgin

The Roman victory at The Battle of Mylae, 260 BC during the First Punic War. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMKW1F34–The Roman victory at The Battle of Mylae, 260 BC during the First Punic War. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

The Battle of Terheide by Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraten (1622-1666) oil on canvas, - 1653-1666. Between 1652 and 1674, three naval wars were fought with England - the so-called Anglo-Dutch Wars. This painting represents the Battle of Terheide on 10 August 1653. In the centre is the largest vessel in the Dutch fleet, the Brederode, commanded by Admiral Maerten Harpertsz Tromp. It is firing its cannons at an English ship. The Dutch Republic won the battle but lost its commander Tromp, who was fatally wounded. Stock Photo

RMDYEB41–The Battle of Terheide by Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraten (1622-1666) oil on canvas, - 1653-1666. Between 1652 and 1674, three naval wars were fought with England - the so-called Anglo-Dutch Wars. This painting represents the Battle of Terheide on 10 August 1653. In the centre is the largest vessel in the Dutch fleet, the Brederode, commanded by Admiral Maerten Harpertsz Tromp. It is firing its cannons at an English ship. The Dutch Republic won the battle but lost its commander Tromp, who was fatally wounded.

RMKWDM41–The Battle of Manila Bay, was the first fighting of the Spanish American war. May 1, 1898. Passing back and forth in front of the Spanish fleet, the Americans bombarded the Spanish, sinking all of the fleet and disabling their shore batteries. This was the first major battle of the Spanish-American War (BSLOC 2017 10 62)

Oquendo and Maria Teresa, aground and burning during the Battle of Santiago, Spanish American War. July 3, 1898. The US destroyed the Spanish fleet, gaining control of the sea, leaving the Spanish troops stranded, and leading to Spanish surrender (BSLOC 2017 10 49) Stock Photo

RMKWDJCH–Oquendo and Maria Teresa, aground and burning during the Battle of Santiago, Spanish American War. July 3, 1898. The US destroyed the Spanish fleet, gaining control of the sea, leaving the Spanish troops stranded, and leading to Spanish surrender (BSLOC 2017 10 49)

A vintage painting circa 1943 of a German submarine or U-boat in a storm in the Atlantic ocean. Painted by Adolf Bock Stock Photo

RF2H369PG–A vintage painting circa 1943 of a German submarine or U-boat in a storm in the Atlantic ocean. Painted by Adolf Bock

Battle Ensign of famous Warship for dockyard church An interesting ceremony will take place at Devonport when HMS Revenge will be transferred from the Imperial War museum to the Dockyard Church for permanent preservation as one of the historical flags flown at the Battle of Jutland 14 November 1924 Stock Photo

RM2BWB556–Battle Ensign of famous Warship for dockyard church An interesting ceremony will take place at Devonport when HMS Revenge will be transferred from the Imperial War museum to the Dockyard Church for permanent preservation as one of the historical flags flown at the Battle of Jutland 14 November 1924

Naval battle between Chilean warships and the Peruvian ship Huáscar during the The Battle of Angamos, 1789, during the War of the Pacific. Stock Photo

RM2FK4NFR–Naval battle between Chilean warships and the Peruvian ship Huáscar during the The Battle of Angamos, 1789, during the War of the Pacific.

A vintage photo circa 1942 showing a convoy of merchant ships crossing the Atlantic ocean during world war two Stock Photo

RM2JRMYBG–A vintage photo circa 1942 showing a convoy of merchant ships crossing the Atlantic ocean during world war two

A depth charge has just been hurled overboard from ex-American destroyer, a German submarine being in the vicinity. Atlantic battle during the World W Stock Photo

RF2HG3CJE–A depth charge has just been hurled overboard from ex-American destroyer, a German submarine being in the vicinity. Atlantic battle during the World W

RM2JRN2HG–A vintage photo circa 1942 showing a convoy of merchant ships crossing the Atlantic ocean during world war two

Interesting Events in British History - Struggles with the Danes Stock Photo

RMM398F2–Interesting Events in British History - Struggles with the Danes

RM2E3C15F–Battle of Trafalgar, painting by Justo Ruiz Luna. From La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1895

Jan. 09, 2012 - Americans Prepare For Japanese Battle: The Americans are to go to war with Japan again. But this time it's in the interest of entertainment. A new film is being made in Hollywood called ''Midway''. It tells of the 1942 naval battle that marked the turning point of World War II. Playing the part of Admiral Yamomoto is Japan's top star, Toshiro Mifune.Glen Ford will appear as the U.S. Admiral Spruance. Photo shows (Left to right) Glen Ford and actress Cynthia Hayward welcome Moshiro Mifune and actress Miko Taka to Hollywood at a reception given in honour of the Japanese stars. Stock Photo

RME12FYF–Jan. 09, 2012 - Americans Prepare For Japanese Battle: The Americans are to go to war with Japan again. But this time it's in the interest of entertainment. A new film is being made in Hollywood called ''Midway''. It tells of the 1942 naval battle that marked the turning point of World War II. Playing the part of Admiral Yamomoto is Japan's top star, Toshiro Mifune.Glen Ford will appear as the U.S. Admiral Spruance. Photo shows (Left to right) Glen Ford and actress Cynthia Hayward welcome Moshiro Mifune and actress Miko Taka to Hollywood at a reception given in honour of the Japanese stars.

U.S. Navy Task Force 38 aircraft attack the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Musashi (foreground) and a destroyer in the Sibuyan Sea, 24 October 1944. Stock Photo

RM2A17M62–U.S. Navy Task Force 38 aircraft attack the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Musashi (foreground) and a destroyer in the Sibuyan Sea, 24 October 1944.

Launch of the Spanish Navy armored cruiser Infanta María Teresa in Nervion shipyard, Bilbao on August 30, 1890. It was the flagship of Admiral Cervera's squad during the Cub War, sunk in Santiago de Cuba in 1898 during the naval battle of Santiago de Cuba, Spain. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1890 Stock Photo

RM2E3C2EM–Launch of the Spanish Navy armored cruiser Infanta María Teresa in Nervion shipyard, Bilbao on August 30, 1890. It was the flagship of Admiral Cervera's squad during the Cub War, sunk in Santiago de Cuba in 1898 during the naval battle of Santiago de Cuba, Spain. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1890

The naval Battle of Solebay took place in 1672 and was the first naval battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War. Battle of Solebay by Willem van de Velde the Younger. Stock Photo

RMMMG9GP–The naval Battle of Solebay took place in 1672 and was the first naval battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War. Battle of Solebay by Willem van de Velde the Younger.

RMDRHGK9–Battle of Jutland, WW1

Battle of Camperdown. Painting by Thomas Whitcombe. The Battle of Camperdown, major naval action fought on 11 October 1797, between the British North Sea Fleet under Admiral Adam Duncan and a Batavian Navy fleet under Vice-Admiral Jan de Winter. Stock Photo

RMPJ2HMF–Battle of Camperdown. Painting by Thomas Whitcombe. The Battle of Camperdown, major naval action fought on 11 October 1797, between the British North Sea Fleet under Admiral Adam Duncan and a Batavian Navy fleet under Vice-Admiral Jan de Winter.

RMDR9HMN–Battle of Vimy Ridge 1917

The Battle of Lepanto, 1571. After the painting by J.H. Valda, d.1941. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMKK4PEM–The Battle of Lepanto, 1571. After the painting by J.H. Valda, d.1941. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

Nocturnal Encounter during the Battle of Kijkduin by Willem van de Velde II (1633-1717). Oil on canvas, c 1675 This painting is traditionally called the Nocturnal Battle however the naval battle at Kijkduin, between Cornelius Tromp on the Gouden Leeuw and Sir Edward Spragg on the Royal Prince, actually took place in daylight hours on 21 August 1673. It looks like night only because the encounter is shown partially hidden behind clouds of smoke and gunpowder fumes. While the Dutch flagship is sinking at the right, Tromp battles on from a captured ship. Stock Photo

RMDYEB40–Nocturnal Encounter during the Battle of Kijkduin by Willem van de Velde II (1633-1717). Oil on canvas, c 1675 This painting is traditionally called the Nocturnal Battle however the naval battle at Kijkduin, between Cornelius Tromp on the Gouden Leeuw and Sir Edward Spragg on the Royal Prince, actually took place in daylight hours on 21 August 1673. It looks like night only because the encounter is shown partially hidden behind clouds of smoke and gunpowder fumes. While the Dutch flagship is sinking at the right, Tromp battles on from a captured ship.

The Battle of Cape Ecnomus or Eknomos, 256 BC, between the fleets of Carthage and the Roman Republic, during the First Punic War (264–241 BC). From Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, published 1883. Stock Photo

RM2GN0731–The Battle of Cape Ecnomus or Eknomos, 256 BC, between the fleets of Carthage and the Roman Republic, during the First Punic War (264–241 BC). From Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, published 1883.

Admiral George Dewey, was commander of the US Asiatic Squadron on April 25, 1898. Over the previous four months his fleet prepared for the Spanish American War. He became an war hero with his overwelming victory in the Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898 (BSLOC 2017 10 63) Stock Photo

RMKWDJD8–Admiral George Dewey, was commander of the US Asiatic Squadron on April 25, 1898. Over the previous four months his fleet prepared for the Spanish American War. He became an war hero with his overwelming victory in the Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898 (BSLOC 2017 10 63)

The naval battle in the harbour of Syracuse during the Sicilian Expedition, part of the Peloponnesian War, 415-413 BC. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888. Stock Photo

RM2F4T8DN–The naval battle in the harbour of Syracuse during the Sicilian Expedition, part of the Peloponnesian War, 415-413 BC. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888.

The Battle of Lowestoft, 3 June 1665 - Engagement between the English and Dutch Fleets by Adriaen Van Diest Stock Photo

RMD9907E–The Battle of Lowestoft, 3 June 1665 - Engagement between the English and Dutch Fleets by Adriaen Van Diest

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