File:Battle of Lissa, 1811 RCIN 735160.c.jpg
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from an original sketch by J. L. Few, H.M.S. Amphion. George Andrews (active 1794-1813) (publisher) |
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TO THE RIGHT HONORABLE CHARLES YORKE, FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY, &c. &c. Plate 3,,rd Representing the Favorite of 44 Guns, Commodore Dubordieu on Shore and on Fire - Active and Cerberus taking possession of the Corona of 44 Guns, and a Boat from the Amphion boarding the Bellona (1808) of 32 Guns - The Flora of 44 Guns escaping after having struck her Colours owing to the crippled state of the British Squadron / Is by permission respectfully Dedicated by his most ob,,t humble Serv,,t George Andrews. |
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English: A view of the Battle of Lissa (or Battle of Vis), fought on 13 March 1811 between a combined French and Venetian squadron, commanded by Rear-Admiral Bernard Dubourdieu (1773-1811), and a smaller British squadron, commanded by Captain William Hoste (1780-1828), resulting in a British victory. Napoleonic Wars (1803-15). Proof copy.
One of a trio of prints; the companions are at RCINs 735160.a, b. The Amphion, shown in the foreground, right of centre of this view, was a 36-gun frigate of which William Hoste (later Sir William Hoste) had been captain since 13 October 1805. Between 23 June 1808 and 25 December 1809, the ship took or destroyed 218 enemy vessels. On this action, Hoste was outnumbered by six frigates to four, and by 276 guns and 2,000 men to 124 guns and 900 men. The other three British frigates, shown to the right of this view, were the Cerberus, Active and Volage. The 'Amphion' is at the centre of the composition. Crew on a boat from the 'Amphion' can be seen attempting to board the 'Bellona', shown captured and flying a white ensign above the flag of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy stern on at extreme left. This print is dedicated to Charles Philip Yorke (1764-1834), First Lord of the Admiralty from 28 April 1810 to March 1812. |
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| Depicted place | Vis, island: Splitsko-Dalmatinska, Croatia (43°02'42"N 16°09'06"E) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | February 1812 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | Aquatint with etching and engraving | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 50.2 x 63.4 cm (image) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RCIN 735160.c |
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| Source/Photographer | https://militarymaps.rct.uk/napoleonic-wars-1803-15/battle-of-lissa-1811-to-the-right-honorable-charles-york-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| current | 17:12, 2 August 2021 | | 2,000 × 1,549 (794 KB) | Broichmore | {{Artwork |author= {{Creator:Robert Havell}} {{Creator:Daniel Havell}} {{Creator:Thomas Whitcombe|after}} from an original sketch by J. L. Few, H.M.S. Amphion. George Andrews (active 1794-1813) (publisher) |title= TO THE RIGHT HONORABLE CHARLES YORKE, FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY, &c. &c. Plate 3,,rd Representing the Favorite of 44 Guns, Commodore Dubordieu on Shore and on Fire - Active and Cerberus taking possession of the Corona of 44 Guns, and a Boat from the Amphion boarding the Bellona o... |
