Capture of La Loire Octr. 18th. 1798

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This hand-coloured aquatint depicts the 'Anson' fighting broadside to broadside with the French ship 'Loire', with the 'Kangaroo' offering support from her stern quarter. 'Loire' was captured by the two Royal Navy vessels. The print is inscribed: "Capture of La Loire: Octr 18th 1798."

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Object Details

ID:	PAD5610
Type:	Print
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Sutherland, Thomas; Whitcombe, Thomas
Vessels:	Anson (1781); Kangaroo 1795 [HMS] Loire [French navy]
Date made:	1 Oct 1816
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Mount: 8 1/2 in x 11 7/8 in