Battle of Lissa, 1811 RCIN 735160.a (cropped).jpg
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Summary
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from an original sketch by J. L. Few, H.M.S. Amphion. George Andrews (active 1794-1813) (publisher) |
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TO THE RIGHT HONORABLE CHARLES YORKE, FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY, &c. &c. Plate 1,,st Representing a Squadron of British Frigates led by the Amphion, Capt,,n Hoste, and consisting of the following Ships - Cerberus, Capt,,n Whitby, Active, Capt,,n Gordon, & Volage, Capt,,n Hornby, engaging the combined French and Venetian Squadrons off the Island of Lissa in the Adriatic on the 13,,th of March 1811 - Is by permission respectfully Dedicated by his most ob,,t humble Serv,,t George Andrews. |
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| Description |
English: A view of the Battle of Lissa (or Battle of Vis), fought on 13 March 1811 between a combined French and Venetian squadron, commanded by Rear-Admiral Bernard Dubourdieu (1773-1811), and a smaller British squadron, commanded by Captain William Hoste (1780-1828), resulting in a British victory. Napoleonic Wars (1803-15). Proof copy.
One of a trio of prints; the companions are at RCINs 735160.b, c. The Amphion, shown in the foreground, right of centre of this view, was a 36-gun frigate of which William Hoste was captain. Between 23 June 1808 and 25 December 1809, the ship took or destroyed 218 enemy vessels. On this action, Hoste was outnumbered by six frigates to four, and by 276 guns and 2,000 men to 124 guns and 900 men. The other three British frigates, shown to the right of this view, were the Cerberus, Active and Volage. This print is dedicated to Charles Philip Yorke (1764-1834), first lord of the Admiralty from 28 April 1810 to March 1812. |
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| Depicted place | Vis, island: Splitsko-Dalmatinska, Croatia (43°02'42"N 16°09'06"E) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | February 1812 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | Aquatint with etching and engraving | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 51.3 x 62.5 cm (image) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RCIN 735160.a |
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| Place of creation | Marine Print Warehouse, 7 Charing Cross, London. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source/Photographer | https://militarymaps.rct.uk/napoleonic-wars-1803-15/battle-of-lissa-1811-to-the-right-honorable-charles-yorke | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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