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.

Object Details

ID: PAG6253
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
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