Because the entire site was deleted in June 2018, this gallery has been reconstructed from backups. This means that the credits and background information are woefully incomplete. If you have any information or are the owner of any of these images, please contact me!

The Books


Cover Art

Unless otherwise noted, all cover art is by Geoff Hunt and courtesy of Lawrence Edwards.


The History


Well Dressed Ladies

“It was a good dress, a light, flimsy version of the naval blue, with white about it – no black, no concessions to Mrs Williams, for it was understood that at a ball any woman was allowed to make the best of herself; but where taste, figure and carriage are equal, a woman who can spend fifty guineas on her dress will look better than one who can only spend ten pounds.” – A description of Diana Villers’ dress, Post Captain



Well Dressed Men Civilian Extant Garments

“Dr Maturin is waiting for you, Di,” said Cecilia. “He is walking his horse up and down in a fine new bottle-green coat with a black collar. And he has a new tie-wig. I suppose that is why he went up to London.” – Cecilia Williams to Diana Villers, Post Captain

Bonus! Out of Context Cuffs, Collars and Buttons from the V&A

All images and background information courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum unless otherwise noted.


The Movie


Production Stills



Behind The Scenes

A look at the making of what many have called the most historically accurate Napoleonic era movie ever filmed on land or sea. May God set a flower upon Peter Weir’s head!



Masochist Commander: On The Farce Side of the World

Scans from the March 2004 issue of MAD Magazine, featuring the nautical exploits of Captain Jock and Dr. Steepan!

Courtesy of PaulBettany.net.


The Royal Navy


Royal Navy Uniforms in Caricatures and Paintings



Royal Navy Uniforms Extant Garments

 

Bonus! An in-depth look at the only surviving lieutenant’s uniform from the Napoleonic era (1812-25 regulation pattern), courtesy of the NMM and the 1805 Club.

All images courtesy of the National Maritime Museum unless otherwise noted.



Admiral Lord Nelson Extant Garments

All images courtesy of the National Maritime Museum unless otherwise noted.



The Secret Diary of a Midshipman

Courtesy of Joyful Molly.


WWI


WWI in Photos: War at Sea

Photos sourced and commentary by Alan Taylor, courtesy of The Atlantic.