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A representation of La Pallas making Sail from His Majesty's Sloops Fairy and Harpy after an action of two hours off St Maloes, 6th Feby 1801 (sic) (1800) (Print)
Admiral Sir Charles Rowley, Bart. G.C.B. G.C.H. &c.&c (Print)
Sir John, Lawson, Admiral, Slain 1665 (Print)
HMS Impregnable 1927 (Drawing)
Sr John Vanbrugh Knt. Comptroller of His Majties Works & Clarenceux King of Arms OB: 26 March 1726 Aet: 60 (Print)
Wm Cheselden FRS and surgeon to st Thomas's Hospital London (Print)
Admiral Sir John Balchen, 1670-1744 (Painting)
Tempestuous (Vent Plug)
Tempestuous (Jib Sail)
Tempestuous (Vent Plug)
Tempestuous (Vent Plug)
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Captain Ellisons Action off Guernsey with an Enemy's Squadron (Print)
Sir George Ayscue Admiral 1666 (Print)
Unnanmed 10ft three-masted sailing ship (Drawing)
Irex (1884) (Technical drawing)
Irex (1884) (Technical drawing)
Irex (1884) (Technical drawing)
Irex (1884) (Technical drawing)
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