File:Cape St Vincent, 1797 RCIN 735050.jpg
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To the EARL of S.T VINCENT the OFFICERS & CREW, under his Lordship's Command this View of the Gallant Action that was fought off Cape St Vincent on the 14 of Feb.y 1797 by a British Squadron of Fifteen Sail of the Line & Frigates / with the Grand Fleet of Spain commanded by Don Joseph de Cordova, consisting of Twenty Seven Sail of the Line & Frigates, who after an Action of Four Hours, were totally defeated. Four Ships of their Line taken & the remainder driven into / Cadiz by which an Invasion of this Country was Prevented, is respectfully dedicated by his Lordships Obliged Humble Servant John Harris. |
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English: 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).
Below edge of view, the names of the ships depicted in the view Published July 17 1797 by John Harris N.o 3 Sweetings Alley Royal Exchange & N.o 8 Old Broad Street, London R. Cleveley Delin. Marine Painter to their / Royal Highness the Prince of Wales & Duke of Clarence. J.W. Edy Fecit. John Jervis, Viscount St Vincent (1735-1823) (dedicatee) |
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| Depicted place | Cabo de São Vicente, Portugal (37°01'21"N 08°59'25"W) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 17 July 1797 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | Aquatint with etching and engraving | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 46.0 x 68.0 cm (image) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RCIN 735050 |
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| Place of creation | N.o 8 Old Broad Street, London | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source/Photographer | https://militarymaps.rct.uk/french-revolutionary-wars-1792-1802/cape-st-vincent-1797-to-the-earl-of-s-t | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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