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The Fleet of the East India Company, Homeward Bound from China, Engaging and Repulsing a French Squadron, near the Straits of Malacca, on the XVth February 1804
On 15 February 1804, a fleet of the East India Company carrying tea from China was intercepted by a French squadron led by Vice-Admiral Linois. Although the fleet of merchantmen had no warship escort, the attack was repelled by Sir Nathaniel Dance.
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Object Details
| ID: | PAI6420 |
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| Type: | |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Daniell, William |
| Places: | Unlinked place |
| Date made: | 20 Sep 1804 |
| People: | China Fleet [HEIC]; French Squadron |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Sheet: 505 x 867 mm; Plate: 490 x 852 mm |