Draft sketch of EL AlMIRANTE by Henry Downes.
Accompanying technical notes relating to the sails set by the Spanish vessel and the BLACK JOKE and their relative armament. The sketch appears to be preparatory work for one of the series of watercolours of the action that were painted by Downes and which remain in the family’s possession.
Record Details
| Item reference: | HSR/Z/37/2; D2009.008 REG09/000227 |
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| Level: | ITEM |
| Date made: | 1800-1900; 19th Century |
| Creator: | Downes, Henry |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Plan of the stowage of the ballast in HMS BLACK JOKE. (Manuscript) (HSR/Z/37/1)
- Draft sketch of EL AlMIRANTE by Henry Downes. (Manuscript) (HSR/Z/37/2)
- Watercolour of HMS BLACK JOKE by Henry Downes. (Manuscript) (HSR/Z/37/3)
- Manuscript note regarding pedestal of Wine Cooler belonging to Henry Downes. (Manuscript) (HSR/Z/37/4)
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