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This painting is one of a pair with BHC0485, showing the Battle of St Vincent, 14 February 1797. The end of 1796 found the British forced to abandon the Mediterranean as Admiral Sir John Jervis's fleet was outnumbered in ships of the line by 38 to 13. Early in 1797, however, the French and Spanish fleets were separated without having followed up their advantage. On 1 February Admiral Don José de Cordova left Cartagena for Cadiz with 27 of the line. Jervis, whose fleet had been reduced to 10 of the line, determined to intercept him but before that happened he was reinforced by Rear-Admiral William Parker with five of the line. In the event, the performance of the British ships more than made up for the disparity in numbers and four of the Spaniards, including two first-rates, were taken.
The artist specialised in battle scenes such as this and exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1780 to 1803. He was appointed Draughtsman to Prince William Duke (later George IV) of Clarence, later William IV, and then became Marine Painter to George the Prince Regent.
Title
The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797
Date
1798
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 106.7 x W 160 cm
Accession number
BHC0486
Work type
Painting
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England
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