HMS Victory | 20th Century Size:11"x14" in Navarino Bay (modern Pylos)

in Navarino Bay (modern Pylos)

French and Russian warships

was a Dutch Golden Age painter from Haarlem

This photograph depicts the French ironclad Océan

The painting portrays a peaceful encounter between British sailors and Māori in ornately carved war canoes and rafts

HMS Victory | 20th Century Size:11"x14" in Navarino Bay (modern Pylos)This early 20th century photograph captures the iconic HMS Victory in dry dock. The image shows the ship's stern with its distinctive ornate detailing and multiple gun decks, emphasizing the grandeur and historical significance of this 18th century warship. The tall masts and rigging are visible, towering above the ship, while the Union Jack flag waves gently in the wind. The dry dock structure surrounds the vessel, providing a clear view of its hull