Sir Samuel Hood's engagement with the French squadron off Rochefort, Septr 25, 1806... the Monarch engaging La Minerve, L' Armide & La Gloire
Four naval ships, all in stern view, with smoke billowing between them, are engaged in battle. Several other vessels can be seen in the middle and far distance. This battle took place on 25th September 1806 off Rochefort.
The British Monarch, in the left foreground, is engaging the French Minerve, in the centre foreground, while the Armide and Gloire are just ahead. All three French ships were captured and added to the Royal Navy.
This aquatint may be based on origianl drawing PAH8050.
The British Monarch, in the left foreground, is engaging the French Minerve, in the centre foreground, while the Armide and Gloire are just ahead. All three French ships were captured and added to the Royal Navy.
This aquatint may be based on origianl drawing PAH8050.
Object Details
| ID: | PAH8049 |
|---|---|
| Type: | |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Clark, Joseph; Hamble, J. Orme, Edward |
| Vessels: | Armide (1804); Monarch (1765) Minerve (1805) La Gloire (1803) |
| Date made: | 1765; 25 Sep 1806 |
| People: | French Squadron |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Sheet: 485 x 665 mm; Mount: 603 mm x 837 mm |