Oil painting of the historic grey battleship HMS Dreadnought in 1907, viewed from a dynamic angle as she crashes through rough, white-capped waves. Thick dark smoke billows from her twin funnels against a bright, cloudy sky. — Naval paintings collection by Gregory Smith

Naval Paintings

Oil paintings of warships, fleets, and naval vessels from HMS Dreadnought through to the modern age. Each painting is built from Admiralty records, original plans, books, and first-hand accounts.

8 paintings

HMS Renown

The British battleship at sea, 1943 Oil on panel · 16″ × 20″ Available

Oil painting of the battlecruiser HMS Repulse and battleship HMS Prince of Wales sailing through the Indian Ocean.

HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales

Royal Navy warships en route to Singapore, 1941 Oil on panel · 14″ × 20″ Available

HMS King George V

The battleship KGV in the Mediterranean, 1943 Oil on canvas board · 16″ × 20″ Available

HMS Warspite

Warspite at the Battle of Narvik, 1940 Oil on canvas board · 16″ × 20″ Available

HMS Illustrious

The Royal Navy carrier Illustrious in the Mediterranean, 1940 Oil on panel · 12″ × 22″ Available

HMS Vanguard

The 1953 coronation fleet review Oil on canvas · 18″ × 24″ Available

IJN Takao

IJN cruiser Takao in Truk anchorage, 1942 Oil on canvas · 20″ × 30″ Private Collection

HMS Dreadnought

The famous Dreadnought at sea, 1907 Oil on canvas · 18″ × 24″ Private Collection

Commission a Naval Painting

Have a specific warship or engagement in mind? I work from Admiralty records, builder's plans, and operational accounts to create accurate, atmospheric paintings of naval vessels and actions.

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