HMS St Vincent
circa 1895
An original print showing HMS St Vincent and the sail training brig HMS Martin in Portsmouth Harbour c1895
This original vintage photograph, taken around 1895, shows the imposing HMS St Vincent alongside the sail training brig HMS Martin in Portsmouth Harbour, England. Both ships played important roles in the Royal Navy’s training fleet, preparing young sailors for service at a time when Britain’s naval power was at its height.
The St Vincent, a former battleship repurposed as a training vessel, symbolizes the transition from the age of sail to the modern steel navy. In contrast, the brig Martin reflects the enduring traditions of seamanship that defined the Victorian Royal Navy. Together, they form a magnificent tableau of 19th-century British maritime heritage.
Explore more rare naval photographs and historic images of Portsmouth and the Royal Navy on Oldpik.com.
This original vintage photograph, taken around 1895, shows the imposing HMS St Vincent alongside the sail training brig HMS Martin in Portsmouth Harbour, England. Both ships played important roles in the Royal Navy’s training fleet, preparing young sailors for service at a time when Britain’s naval power was at its height.
The St Vincent, a former battleship repurposed as a training vessel, symbolizes the transition from the age of sail to the modern steel navy. In contrast, the brig Martin reflects the enduring traditions of seamanship that defined the Victorian Royal Navy. Together, they form a magnificent tableau of 19th-century British maritime heritage.
Explore more rare naval photographs and historic images of Portsmouth and the Royal Navy on Oldpik.com.
Contributed by JOSE M LOPEZ on November 8, 2025
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