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Title
To the right honble. Lord Rodney admiral of the White, vice admiral of Great Britain, Commander in Chief of his majesties fleet in the West Indies, this view of the glorious & signal victory obtain'd over the French fleet ... is most respectfuly offered by his lordships most obedt. & very humble servant Thomas Walker Lieut. 2d Battn. 60th light Infantry
Type
Still Image
Monograph
Contribution
Wells, John, active 18th century-19th century (Engraver)
Walker, Thomas, active 18th century (Contributor)
Subject
Naval warfare--British--1780-1790 (LCTGM)
Naval warfare--French--1780-1790 (LCTGM)
Etchings--British--1780-1790 (GMGPC)
Genre Form
graphic
Language
English
Classification
LCC: PGA - Wells (J.)--To the right honble. Lord Rodney ... (Assigner: dlc) (Status: used by assigner)
Summary
Print shows the British fleet under Lord Rodney breaking the line of the French fleet under Count de Grasse; the French fleet "thrown into confusion" and attempting "to form a new line" with the British fleet bearing down on them. Includes a key of "references" identified by letter, as well as the "British line of battle" and the "French line of battle."
Authorized Access Point
Wells, John, active 18th century-19th century To the right honble. Lord Rodney admiral of the White, vice admiral of Great Britain, Commander in Chief of his majesties fleet in the West Indies, this view of the glorious & signal victory obtain'd over the French fleet ... is most respectfuly offered by his lordships most obedt. & very humble servant Thomas Walker Lieut. 2d Battn. 60th light Infantry