To the Hon William Cornwallis, ...on the 17th of June 1795...the British & French fleets in the Afternoon...when the Enemy making an attempt to cut off the Mars the Admiral bore up to support her...
A panoramic view of the British and French fleets at sea on 17 June 1795. A French vessel at centre left can be seen attempting to cut off the ‘Mars’. Most vessels in view are represented flying the British Ensign.
One of a set of three hand-coloured aquatints, alongside PAI6056 and PAI6058.
One of a set of three hand-coloured aquatints, alongside PAI6056 and PAI6058.
Object Details
| ID: | PAI6057 |
|---|---|
| Type: | |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Livesay, Richard; Rosenberg, Charles |
| Vessels: | Mars (1794) |
| Date made: | 21 Aug 1796 |
| People: | British Fleet; French Fleet |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Sheet: 323 x 791 mm; Mount: 656 mm x 961 mm |
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