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The launch of an English ship
The launch of an English ship. A rapid sketch showing to the right, a stern view of a large ship with launching flags, just after launching. State barges are pulling towards her on the left. In the left background are several yachts saluting.
It was possibly drawn on the occasion of the launch of the rebuilt ‘Royal Sovereign’ at Chatham in 1684.
It was possibly drawn on the occasion of the launch of the rebuilt ‘Royal Sovereign’ at Chatham in 1684.
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Object Details
| ID: | PAG6253 |
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| Type: | Drawing |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Velde, Willem van de, the Elder |
| Places: | Chatham Dockyard |
| Vessels: | Royal Sovereign 1660 [British navy] |
| Date made: | 1684? |
| People: | Velde, Willem van de, the Elder |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Mount: 274 mm x 428 mm |