Loss of the Doris

Stipple etching and engraving showing Captain Patrick Campbell setting the ‘Doris’ alight in January 1805 to avoid capture, having struck a rock and wrecked near Diamond Island, Quiberon Bay. This action was necessary after an unsuccessful attempt to bring her back to England. Campbell in centre of image; two crewmen behind him (one gesturing to leave) and one at far left; burning barrels at right. Behind, crew on lifeboats; further figures on two-masted vessel at left background. ‘CJW’ signed below image at right.

Object Details

ID: PAD6042
Collection: Fine art
Type: Print
Display location: Not on display
Creator: W, C J
Vessels: Doris (1795)
Date made: 1795; 21 Jan 1805
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 99 mm x 155 mm