File:Battle of Providien, 1782 RCIN 734079.jpg
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Creator:John Peltro
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The Representation of His Majesty’s Ship MONMOUTH of 64 Guns Commanded by CAPT.N JAMES ALMS, at the Close of the Action in the EAST INDIES, between that SHIP and the French Admiral in the / HERO of 74 Guns, and two other FRENCH SHIPS, in the General Engagement of the 12.th of April 1782. When the French Admiral having the WEATHER GAGE, Sets all his Sails and Hauls out of the LINE. / This Plate is (by Permission) Most humbly Dedicated to: Sir Edward Hughes Knight of the Bath, Vice Admiral of the Blue, and Commander in Chief of His Majesty’s Ships & Vessels in the East Indies. / By His most Obliged, and obedient humble Servant, ROBERT WILKINSON. |
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English: The Representation of His Majesty’s Ship MONMOUTH of 64 Guns Commanded by CAPT.N JAMES ALMS, at the Close of the Action in the EAST INDIES, between that SHIP and the French Admiral in the / HERO of 74 Guns, and two... 1786
A view of the final stages of the Battle of Providien, fought on 12 April 1782 off the east coast of Sri Lanka between a British fleet under the command of Vice-Admiral Sir Edward Hughes (c.1720-94), and a French fleet commanded by the Bailli de Suffren. The French won a tactical victory. Captain James Alms (1728-91) particularly distinguished himself in this battle. American War of Independence (1775-83). George III catalogue entry: Naval Engagement Representation of H.M. Ship Monmouth, Captain James Alms, at the close of the Action in the East Indies between that Ship and the French Admiral in the Hero, and two other French Ships in the general Engagement of the 12.th of April 1782: by D. Serres, engraved by I. Peltro and published by Wilkinson 1786. |
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| Depicted place | Providien, Bay of Bengal (08°15'18"N 81°30'47"E) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 20 October 1786 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | engraving and etching | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 43.5 x 60.1 cm (neatline); 47.3 x 60.1 cm (image); 49.2 x 63.3 cm (platemark); 50.0 x 64.2 cm (sheet) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RCIN 734079 |
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