The British Tars Glory or the Taking of Spanish Galleons. This gallant action was fought off Cape St Mary's near...Cadiz, on Octr 5 1804, between...his Majesty's Frigates...and four Spanish Frigates...La Mercedes...blew up...
In very poor condition, handle with care.; Varnished.
Object Details
| ID: | PAI5737 |
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| Type: | |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Thompson, George |
| Events: | Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Copenhagen, 1801 |
| Vessels: | Mercedes ca.1804 [Spanish navy] |
| Date made: | 29 Nov 1804 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 600 mm x 940 mm |