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.
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Object Details
ID: | PAD6042 |
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Collection: | Fine art |
Type: | |
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 |