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Summary
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James Fittler (1758-1835) (engraver); after Sir Jahleel Brenton (1770-1844) Drawn by Lieut.t Jahleel Brenton of the Royal Navy; John Boydell (19 January 1720-12 December 1804) and Josiah Boydell (18 January 1752-27 March 1817) (publishers) |
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| Title |
To the R.t Hon.ble JOHN JERVIS, Earl of S.t Vincent Admiral of the Blue & K.B. And the Admirals Captains &c of the Fleet This Representation of the Sea Fight off Cape S.t Vincent on the 14 of Feb 1797 Is humbly dedicated by their most Obedt Hble Servts J & J BOYDELL. |
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| Description |
English: PL. III.
A view of the British fleet, commanded by Admiral Sir John Jervis (1735-1823), and including the Captain (Commodore Horatio Nelson) pursuing and defeating the larger Spanish fleet, commanded by Don José de Cordova off Cape St Vincent on 14 February 1797. Anglo-Spanish War (1796-1808). Ships L-R: HMS Goliath, Diadem, Barfleur, Victory, Salvador, Namur, San Ysidro, Captain, San Nicolas, San Josef, Excellent, Santíssima Trinidada (Santísima Trinidad). The lettering of the title on the Royal Collection example is very faintly engraved, and the principal letters are engraved in outline, perhaps indicating that it is a proof copy. It is one of a set of three engravings; see also RCINs 735048.a and b. |
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| Depicted place | Cabo de São Vicente, Portugal (37°01'21"N 08°59'25"W) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 4 June 1798 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | etching and engraving | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 49.5 x 65.5 cm (image of view) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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RCIN 735048.c |
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| Place of creation | London | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Source/Photographer | https://militarymaps.rct.uk/french-revolutionary-wars-1792-1802/cape-st-vincent-1797-to-the-r-t-hon-ble-john-0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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