CD-2004-33

These prints come from the huge multi-volume set "Her Majesty’s Navy" by Charles Rathbone Low published in 1892. It was illustrated by W. Christian Symons and W. Fred Mitchel. This set of 19 plates has not (as far as we know) been reproduced before. Our CD contains all 19 plates in full color.

1. Sailor of Sir Francis Drake 1588
2. Sailor of Blake 1650
3. Sailors of the 18th Century
4. Admiral of the 18th Century
5. Post Captain 18th Century
6. “Heaving the Lead” early 19th Century
7. 38 Gun Frigate
8. Boatswain 1820
9. Lord Nelson
10. Captain early 19th Century

11. Sailors mid 19th Century
12. “At the Breach Loading Gun” late 19th Century
13. “Signaling” late 19th Century
14. Lieutenant and Signal Boy late 19th Century
15. Landing Order late 19th Century
16. Ship’s cook late 19th Century
17. Royal Navy Artillery Volunteers late 19th Century
18. Lowering the Ensign at sunset late 19th Century
19. Coastguardsman late 19th Century