Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 RCIN 735123.jpg
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Summary
Situation of His Majesty's Ship BELLISLE, W.m Hargood Esq.r Captain, with the NAIAD Frigate, Captain Geoe Dundas, taking her in Tow at the close of the Action off Trafalgar 21.st October 1805.
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George Andrews (active 1794-1813), publisher |
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| Title |
Situation of His Majesty's Ship BELLISLE, W.m Hargood Esq.r Captain, with the NAIAD Frigate, Captain Geoe Dundas, taking her in Tow at the close of the Action off Trafalgar 21.st October 1805. |
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| Description |
English: A view of HMS Naiad taking HMS Belleisle in tow during the final stages of the naval Battle of Trafalgar, fought on 21 October 1805 between the British and the French, resulting in a British victory. Napoleonic Wars (1803-15). Not described in Parker. The lettering of the title is faintly engraved, suggesting the possibility that this example may be a proof impression.
George Andrews (active 1794-1813) (publisher) [bottom centre, below title:] Published Aug.t 12. 1806, by G. Andrews, No 7, Charing Cross. |
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| Depicted place | Cabo Trafalgar, Andalusia, Spain (36°10'51"N 06°02'01"W) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 1 February 1807 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | Aquatint with etching and engraving | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 25.6 x 35.9 cm (image) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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RCIN 735123 |
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| Source/Photographer | https://militarymaps.rct.uk/napoleonic-wars-1803-15/battle-of-trafalgar-1805-situation-of-his-majestys-ship | ||||||||||||||||||||
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