A photographic reproduction of a sketch showing the engagement off Toulon on 31 August 1810, during which 'Repulse' (1803), a 74 gun Third Rate two-decker, rescued 'Philomel' (1806), an 18 gun brig-sloop of the Cruizer class, from a French Squadron.

A dedication on the drawing reads 'To John Halliday Esq Captain of H.M.S. Repulse as a Tribute of esteem and admiration of his conduct, in gallantly saving H.M. Sloop Philomel from being captured by Eight sail of the Enemies Line, and four frigates off Toulon on the 31st August 1810. - the british fleet being out of sight. this little drawing of that action is presented by his grateful friend G. H Guion Captain of the Philomel.'

Items PAD5796, PAD8802 and PAI3650 from the Prints and Drawings collections are illustrations of this action.