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This is a rich and
varied collection of over 63,000 images illustrating all aspects of Britain's
involvement with the sea from 1500 up to the late 20th century. The collection
is famous for its high artistic quality and for its contemporary illustrations
of all kinds of maritime subjects. It contains pictorial archives illustrating
British naval and merchant ships (both sail and steam), yachts, sea battles
and historical events, British and world topography, portraits, caricatures
and illustrations of life at sea, exploration, shipbuilding, dress and
many activities. |
