paintings of naval battles by nicholas pocock, british navy

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Agamemnon and Ca Ira 1795 - Drawing. Public domain image.

Agamemnon and Ca Ira 1795 - Drawing. Public domain image.

"The 'Agamemnon' engaging the Ca Ira', 13 March 1795" Sketch of HMS Agamemnon fighting French ship Ca Ira at the Battle of Genoa, 1795

Agamemnon engaging four French frigates

Agamemnon engaging four French frigates

Sketch by Nicholas Pocock, 1810. Depicts Nelson's engagement with a French frigate squadron off Sardinia on 22 September 1793.

Nelson's ' Agamemnon' engaging four French frigates and a brig near Sardinia, 27 October 1793 RMG PU8705

Nelson's ' Agamemnon' engaging four French frigates and a brig near Sa...

Nelson's ' Agamemnon' engaging four French frigates and a brig near Sardinia, 27 October 1793 This drawing probably relates to PAF5873, which appears to be a rather different watercolour treatment of the same a... More

Nelson's 'Agamemnon' engaging four French frigates and a brig near Sardinia, 27 October 1793. RMG PW0007

Nelson's 'Agamemnon' engaging four French frigates and a brig near Sar...

Nelson's 'Agamemnon' engaging four French frigates and a brig near Sardinia, 27 October 1793. This is a variant pencil sketch to PAD8705 and, like that, also relates to a rather different watercolour of the sam... More

The 'Agamemnon' cuts out French vessels from Port Maurice, near Oneglia, 1 June 1796 RMG PW5874

The 'Agamemnon' cuts out French vessels from Port Maurice, near Onegli...

The 'Agamemnon' cuts out French vessels from Port Maurice, near Oneglia, 1 June 1796 The second, but fourth in order of events, in a series of ten drawings (PAF5871–PAF5874, PAF5876, PAF5880–PAF5881 and PAF5883... More

The 'Agamemnon' engaging four French frigates and a brig near Sardinia, 27 October 1793 RMG PW5873

The 'Agamemnon' engaging four French frigates and a brig near Sardinia...

The 'Agamemnon' engaging four French frigates and a brig near Sardinia, 27 October 1793The third, but second in order of events, in a series of ten drawings (PAF5871–PAF5874, PAF5876, PAF5880–PAF5881 and PAF588... More

The 'Agamemnon' engaging the 'Ça Ira', 13 March 1795 RMG PW5872

The 'Agamemnon' engaging the 'Ça Ira', 13 March 1795 RMG PW5872

The 'Agamemnon' engaging the 'Ça Ira', 13 March 1795 The ninth, but third in order of events, in a series of ten drawings (PAF5871–PAF5874, PAF5876, PAF5880–PAF5881 and PAF5883–5885) of mainly lesser-known inci... More

The 'Phoenix' in chase of the 'Didon', 18 August 1805 RMG PY9535

The 'Phoenix' in chase of the 'Didon', 18 August 1805 RMG PY9535

The 'Phoenix' in chase of the 'Didon', 18 August 1805 This was purchased for the Museum from Davis, a London dealer, by Sir James Caird in 1948 with PAH9534. It was then believed to show the frigate 'Amethyst' ... More

The 'Vanguard' disabled and in tow by the 'Alexander' (Capt Ball), 22 May 1798 RMG PW5876

The 'Vanguard' disabled and in tow by the 'Alexander' (Capt Ball), 22 ...

The 'Vanguard' disabled and in tow by the 'Alexander' (Capt Ball), 22 May 1798 The fourth, but fifth in order of events, in a series of ten drawings (PAF5871–PAF5874, PAF5876, PAF5880-PAF5881 and PAF5883–PAF588... More

The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797 RMG PW5875

The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797 RMG PW5875

The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797 A pencil and wash drawing signed, ' N. Pocock', lower left and inscribed 'Camperdown' by the artist. It shows the later part of the action with De Winter's totally dism... More

The Battle of St Vincent, 14 February 1797- Nelson in the 'Captain' takes the 'San Josef' and 'San Nicolas' RMG PW0020

The Battle of St Vincent, 14 February 1797- Nelson in the 'Captain' ta...

The Battle of St Vincent, 14 February 1797: Nelson in the 'Captain' takes the 'San Josef' and 'San Nicolas' Pen and ink drawings, like this one, by Pocock are relatively unusual. It shows Nelson's 74-gun 'Cap... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794 (?); three ships engaged RMG PU8713

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794 (?); three ships engage...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794 (?); three ships engaged The two-decker ships in this vigorous pencil sketch are not identified. However the sketch may be compositionally related to an oil painti... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794- Lord Howe breaking the line RMG PU8714

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794- Lord Howe breaking the...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794: Lord Howe breaking the line This drawing appears to show Howe's 'Queen Charlotte', flying Howe’s flag at her main. She is the last ship clearly shown on the right... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; ' Lord Howe to windward of the French Line on the same tack' RMG PU8702

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; ' Lord Howe to windwar...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; ' Lord Howe to windward of the French Line on the same tack' Although Pocock was present at the Battle of 1 June 1794 in the repeating frigate 'Pegasus', this dra... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; 'Invincible' and 'Le Juste' RMG PU8697

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; 'Invincible' and 'Le J...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; 'Invincible' and 'Le Juste' Inscribed at the bottom 'Invincible' and 'Le Juste' by the artist. Pocock was almost certainly present at the Battle of the First of J... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; plan of the action RMG PU8870

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; plan of the action RMG...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; plan of the action This plan shows the height of the action with the two flagships, 'Queen Charlotte' and 'Montagne', on the far right. The plan depicts the battl... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; stern views of the captured French ships 'L'America' and 'La Juste' RMG PU8700

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; stern views of the cap...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; stern views of the captured French ships 'L'America' and 'La Juste' This sketch, begun in pencil and then with parts of the hulls inked, shows two of the French ... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Defence' (?) and 'Le Vengeur' RMG L9777

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Defence' (?) and ...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Defence' (?) and 'Le Vengeur' Pocock was almost certainly present at the Battle of 1 June 1794 on board the 'Pegasus' (Captain Barlow), one of the frigates i... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Defence' (?) and 'Le Vengeur' RMG PU8704

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Defence' (?) and ...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Defence' (?) and 'Le Vengeur' Pocock was almost certainly present at the Battle of 1 June 1794 on board the 'Pegasus' (Captain Barlow), one of the frigates i... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Defence' under tow by a frigate RMG PU8701

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Defence' under to...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Defence' under tow by a frigate One of Pocock's on-the-spot sketches of the aftermath of the Battle of 1 June 1794, inscribed lower left 'Frigate towing Defe... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Queen Charlotte' and 'Queen' after the battle RMG L9874

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Queen Charlotte' ...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Queen Charlotte' and 'Queen' after the battle One of the most striking of Pocock's eyewitness studies of the aftermath of the Battle of 1 June 1794, conveyin... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Queen Charlotte' and 'Queen' after the battle RMG PU8703

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Queen Charlotte' ...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Queen Charlotte' and 'Queen' after the battle One of the most striking of Pocock's eyewitness studies of the aftermath of the Battle of 1 June 1794, conveyin... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Queen Charlotte' to leeward of the 'Montagne' RMG PU8696

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Queen Charlotte' ...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Queen Charlotte' to leeward of the 'Montagne' Pocock was present at the Battle of the First of June on board the 'Pegasus', one of Howe's frigates. A number ... More

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Royal Sovereign' and the 'Terrible' (No.1) RMG PU8699

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Royal Sovereign' ...

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the 'Royal Sovereign' and the 'Terrible' (No.1) This is one of two similarly composed sketches of which the other is PAD8698 (Pocock's No. 2). It is inscribed low... More

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805; 'Second Picture', the boarding of the 'San Augustino' by the 'Leviathan' RMG PU8781

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805; 'Second Picture', the boardi...

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805; 'Second Picture', the boarding of the 'San Augustino' by the 'Leviathan' This painting is inscribed by Pocock in ink 'Second Picture/ the Boarding'. The ships are ident... More

The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800 RMG PU8853

The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800 RMG PU8853

The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800 This vigorous pencil and wash sketch is a preliminary version of a watercolour of 1802 (PAF5878), which is itself one of a pair, and presumably of about the same date.

The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800 RMG PW5878

The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800 RMG PW5878

The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800 This is one of a pair of drawings of this action (PAF5878–PAF5879). Napoleon captured Malta in 1798, en route to invade Egypt, and the French held possession u... More

The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800 RMG PW5879

The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800 RMG PW5879

The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800 The second of a pair of drawings (PAF5878–PAF5879) of which the first (PAF5878) shows the start of this action. This drawing shows the end, with the completely... More

HMS Alexander towing HMS Vanguard

HMS Alexander towing HMS Vanguard

Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

HMS Alfred at the Battle of Frigate Bay, 26 January 1782 (cropped)

HMS Alfred at the Battle of Frigate Bay, 26 January 1782 (cropped)

Hood's anchored fleet repels De Grasse at the Battle of Frigate Bay off St Kitts January 26, 1782

The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782 RMG BHC0444

The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782 RMG BHC0444

The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782 By 1782, and towards the end of the War of American Independence the chief aspiration of the French in the West Indies was the capture of Jamaica. Sailing from Fort Roya... More

The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782 RMG BHC0444

The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782 RMG BHC0444

The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782 By 1782, and towards the end of the War of American Independence the chief aspiration of the French in the West Indies was the capture of Jamaica. Sailing from Fort Roya... More

The capture of the Resistance and Constance by HMS San Fiorenzo and Nymphe, 9 March 1797 BHC0495

The capture of the Resistance and Constance by HMS San Fiorenzo and Ny...

Oil painting by Nicholas Pocock (1740-1821) depicting capture of two French frigates by British ships HMS San Fiorenzo and HMS Nymphe, in March 1797. San Fiorenzo is to the left, Nymphe is second right.

Destruction of the 'Droits de l'Homme', 13 January 1797 RMG BHC0482

Destruction of the 'Droits de l'Homme', 13 January 1797 RMG BHC0482

Destruction of the 'Droits de l'Homme', 13 January 1797 In the summer of 1796 the French conspired with Irish dissidents to send an expedition to Ireland to assist an uprising there, by which it was hoped to d... More

Duckworth's Action off San Domingo, 6 February 1806 RMG BHC0571

Duckworth's Action off San Domingo, 6 February 1806 RMG BHC0571

Duckworth's Action off San Domingo, 6 February 1806 Following Nelson's victory at Trafalgar in 1805, Sir John Duckworth left the blockade of Cadiz and pursued a French squadron to the Caribbean, where he defea... More

Glorieux combats de juin 1794, British naval battle painting

Glorieux combats de juin 1794, British naval battle painting

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Nicholas Pocock - Duckworth's Action off San Domingo, 6 February 1806

Nicholas Pocock - Duckworth's Action off San Domingo, 6 February 1806

Following Nelson's victory at Trafalgar in 1805, Sir John Duckworth left the blockade of Cadiz and pursued a French squadron to the Caribbean, where he defeated it off San Domingo on the 6 February 1806. With s... More

Quibcardinaux2, 19th century painting

Quibcardinaux2, 19th century painting

Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794 RMG BHC0471

The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the First...

The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794 An incident from the five-day battle known as the 'Glorious First of June 1794', during the French Revolutionary War, 1793-1... More

The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794 RMG BHC0472

The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the First...

The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794 The 'Brunswick' is shown in action between the sinking 'Vengeur' on the left and the French 'Achille', 74 guns on the right.... More

The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794 RMG L6231

The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the First...

The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794 An incident from the five-day battle known as the 'Glorious First of June 1794', during the French Revolutionary War, 1793-1... More

The 'Captain' capturing the 'San Nicolas' and the 'San José' at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797 RMG BHC0487

The 'Captain' capturing the 'San Nicolas' and the 'San José' at the Ba...

The 'Captain' capturing the 'San Nicolas' and the 'San José' at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797 An incident during the French Revolutionary War, 1793-1802. At the beginning of 1797, the Britis... More

The 'Defence' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794 RMG BHC0474

The 'Defence' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794 RMG BHC0474

The 'Defence' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794 An incident from the five-day battle known as the 'Glorious First of June 1794', during the French Revolutionary War, 1793-1802, between the British fleet... More

The Anson taking the Loire, 18 October 1798 RMG BHC4240

The Anson taking the Loire, 18 October 1798 RMG BHC4240

The Anson taking the Loire, 18 October 1798 Kangaroo in the background.[1] Oil painting The Anson taking the Loire, 18 October 1798

The Anson's Escape from five frigates, 12 October 1798 RMG BHC4241

The Anson's Escape from five frigates, 12 October 1798 RMG BHC4241

The Anson's Escape from five frigates, 12 October 1798 Oil painting The Anson's Escape from five frigates, 12 October 1798

The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797 RMG BHC0491

The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797 RMG BHC0491

The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797 This depiction of the Battle of Cape St Vincent is compositionally very close to Nicholas Pocock's 1808 version (BHC0487) that he completed for reproduction in C... More

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805- Beginning of the Action RMG BHC0548

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805- Beginning of the Action RMG ...

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805: Beginning of the Action An action during the Napoleonic War, 1803-15. On 15 September 1805 Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson re-hoisted his flag in the 'Victory', 100 guns, at ... More

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805- End of the Action RMG BHC0549

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805- End of the Action RMG BHC054...

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805: End of the Action An action during the Napoleonic War, 1803-15. On 15 September 1805 Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson re-hoisted his flag in the 'Victory', 100 guns, at Portsm... More

The capture of the Resistance and Constance by HMS San Fiorenzo and Nymphe, 9 March 1797 RMG BHC0495

The capture of the Resistance and Constance by HMS San Fiorenzo and Ny...

The capture of the Resistance and Constance by HMS San Fiorenzo and Nymphe, 9 March 1797 Two British frigates were reconnoitring the French fleet at Brest on the morning of 9 March 1797 when they met with a la... More

The cutting out of HMS Hermione, 24 October 1799 RMG BHC0519

The cutting out of HMS Hermione, 24 October 1799 RMG BHC0519

The cutting out of HMS Hermione, 24 October 1799 A scene involving the ex British frigate ‘Hermione’ which, two years earlier, was the scene of a terrible mutiny. This took place on the night of 22 Sept 1799 o... More

Nicholas Pocock - Trafalgar1, British naval battle painting

Nicholas Pocock - Trafalgar1, British naval battle painting

Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description

Battle of Frigate Bay, British Navy ship

Battle of Frigate Bay, British Navy ship

Hood's anchored fleet repels De Grasse at the Battle of Frigate Bay off St Kitts January 26, 1782

Defeat of the Dutch Fleet off Egero, 22 August 1795

Defeat of the Dutch Fleet off Egero, 22 August 1795

an engagement between British and Dutch frigate squadrons off Norway on 22 August 1795

Duckworth's Action off San Domingo, 6 February 1806

Duckworth's Action off San Domingo, 6 February 1806

Following Nelson's victory at Trafalgar in 1805, Sir John Duckworth left the blockade of Cadiz and pursued a French squadron to the Caribbean, where he defeated it off San Domingo on the 6 February 1806. With s... More

Hermionecuttingout, British naval battle painting

Hermionecuttingout, British naval battle painting

HMS Hermione being cut out of Puerto Cabello by boats from HMS Surprise

Nicholas Pocock - Pocock Glorious First of June1

Nicholas Pocock - Pocock Glorious First of June1

The 74-gun HMS Defence at the Glorious First of June, dismasted and damaged, taking raking fire from the French 74-gun Tourville, while exchanging fire with the 74-gun Mucius Scævola stationned before her to he... More

Nicholas Pocock - Voladura de La Mercedes

Nicholas Pocock - Voladura de La Mercedes

Batalla del Cabo de Santa María Public domain image of a British navy warship, sailing ship, man of war, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The 'Defence' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794

The 'Defence' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794

HMS Defence Glorious First of June English: The 74-gun HMS Defence at the Glorious First of June, dismasted and damaged, taking raking fire from the French 74-gun Tourville, while exchanging fire with the 74-... More

Nicholas Pocock - Trafalgar2, British naval battle painting

Nicholas Pocock - Trafalgar2, British naval battle painting

Trafalgar Battle - 21st of Octaber 1805 - Situation at 17hlabel QS:Len,"Trafalgar Battle - 21st of Octaber 1805 - Situation at 17h" label QS:Lfr,"Bataille de Trafalgar - 21 octobre 1805 - situation à 17H"

Nicholas Pocock - In action at Trafalgar, H.M.S. Tonnant accepting Monarca's surrender

Nicholas Pocock - In action at Trafalgar, H.M.S. Tonnant accepting Mon...

HMS Tonnant accepting Monarca's surrender one of a pair Provenance: Probably Admiral Sir Charles Tyler, G.C.B., commanding Tonnant at Trafalgar. with Richard Green, London Lot number: Live Auction 7660 lot ... More

Nicholas Pocock - In action at Trafalgar, H.M.S. Tonnant engaging the Spanish '74' Monarca

Nicholas Pocock - In action at Trafalgar, H.M.S. Tonnant engaging the ...

HMS Tonnant engaging the Spanish '74' Monarca one of a pair Provenance: Probably Admiral Sir Charles Tyler, G.C.B., commanding Tonnant at Trafalgar. with Richard Green, London Lot number: Live Auction 7660 ... More

Nicholas Pocock - The Battle of Camperdown 1797

Nicholas Pocock - The Battle of Camperdown 1797

Vessels: Ardent 1796 [HMS], Powerful 1783 [British navy], Venerable 1784 [British navy]

Nicholas Pocock - Glorious First of June battle plan

Nicholas Pocock - Glorious First of June battle plan

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; plan of the action; pen and ink drawing

Nicholas Pocock - Glorious First of June flags

Nicholas Pocock - Glorious First of June flags

Table of flags worn by British ships at the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; watercolour

HMS Agamemnon cuts out French, British naval battle painting

HMS Agamemnon cuts out French, British naval battle painting

Agamemnon cut out French ships from Bays of Atassie and Laiguegha; watercolour

HMS Captain San Nicolas San Josef

HMS Captain San Nicolas San Josef

HMS Captain capturing the Spanish ships San Nicolas and San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797

HMS Captain capturing the San Nicolas and the San Josef

HMS Captain capturing the San Nicolas and the San Josef

The 'Captain' capturing the 'San Nicolas' and the 'San José' at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797

Juste vs HMS Invincible, British navy ship

Juste vs HMS Invincible, British navy ship

Ushant 1st June 1794 le Juste and Invincible; watercolour Public domain image of a British navy ship, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nicholas Pocock, the Capture of HMS Java

Nicholas Pocock, the Capture of HMS Java

Capture of the HMS Java Drawn & Etched by N. Pocock, from a Sketch by Lieut. Buchanan / Engraved by R. & D. Havell / Published by Messrs. Boydell & Co.

Etoile ship. Black and white photo.

Etoile ship. Black and white photo.

Capture of the Étoile by the Hebrus off Cape La Hogue - 26 March 1814 Français : Capture de l'Étoile par l'Hebrus - 26 mars 1814

Nicholas Pocock, The Day after Trafalgar – The 'Victory' Trying to Clear the Land with the 'Royal Sovereign' in Tow to the 'Euryalus' (1810)

Nicholas Pocock, The Day after Trafalgar – The 'Victory' Trying to Cle...

A depiction of the events of 22 October 1805, the day following the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, off Cape Trafalgar, Province of Cádiz, Spain. Admiral Lord Nelson's ship H.M.S. Victory is heading to... More