Situation of the Jason and La Pique and their Prize (La Seine) on the morning after the action
A depiction of the British frigates Jason and La Pique on moderate seas, flying the British ensign, with their prize, La Seine, on 29 June 1798; troops can be seen on land in the distance. The Jason is shown in the foreground in port-broadside view, behind her is La Seine with her masts cut off; La Pique (port quarter view) is on the right in the process of sinking, shown with her crew climbing down on to a rowing boat. Several other rowing boats can be seen in the foreground. The sails of the Jason and La Pique show extensive damage from cannon fire.
Object Details
ID: | PAH7935 |
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Type: | |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Dodd, Robert |
Vessels: | Jason (1794); La Pique (1795) La Seine (1798) |
Date made: | Apr 1801 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Sheet: 556 x 722 mm; Mount: 604 mm x 835 mm |
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