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This painting depicts an engagement that took place off St Helena on 11th June 1795, during the war with France. Also shown are the East India Company packet 'Swallow', commanded by William Clifton, and the third-rate ship 'HMS Sceptre', captained by William Essington. The 'General Goddard', 755 tons, was an important ship in the history of the East India Company fleet. The vessel was built to replace or 'on the bottom of' the 'Royal (Saint) George' by Randall, Brent and Sons in 1781. It was originally owned by William Money. During 1795 it was commanded by William Taylor Money. The 'General Goddard' was the first vessel to be part-owned, in 1788, by Robert Wigram the future owner of Blackwall Yard and the leading ship husbandman of the period.
Title
The East Indiaman 'General Goddard' Capturing Dutch East Indiamen, June 1795
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 114.3 x W 184.1 cm
Accession number
BHC0479
Work type
Painting
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England
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