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An engraving from a series of prints by R. Short that depict French and Spanish Men of War taken on the 3rd of May, 1747 (Julian calendar) at the First Battle of Cape Finisterre, and 14th of October, 1747 (Julian Calendar) at the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre. This print is of the starboard-side view of the 'Glorie' in a harbor. Men are in the process of unfurling her sails; the sails wave loosely in the wind. In the background is a mountainous coastline with other vessels.


ship portraits
1748-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Short, R.; Boydell, John
ink; laid paper
19 in x 22 3/4 in
Britain

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