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Ansons Naval Victory
Anson, in the course of his round-the-world voyage, encounters and takes the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Cabadonga
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1743 Anson Austrian Course Encounters Galleon Senora Succession Takes Victory Voyage
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Anson's Naval Victory: The Capture of the Spanish Galleon Nuestra Senora de Cabadonga in 1743 This historic print depicts a pivotal moment in the voyage of Vice Admiral George Anson (1697-1762), one of the most celebrated figures in the annals of the British Royal Navy. Anson's circumnavigation of the globe, which took place between 1740 and 1744, was a daring and ambitious endeavor aimed at breaking the Spanish dominance of the Pacific trade routes. In this image, Anson's ship, the Centurion, is shown engaging the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Cabadonga in battle. The Spanish vessel, laden with valuable cargo from the Americas, had been unaware of Anson's presence in the Pacific. The encounter took place on August 26, 1743, off the coast of Peru. The battle was fierce, with both sides suffering heavy losses. However, Anson's superior firepower and maneuverability eventually proved decisive. The Spanish galleon was taken, and its valuable cargo, including gold, silver, and precious stones, was added to Anson's own considerable haul. This victory was a significant boost to British morale and marked a turning point in the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748), in which Britain and Spain were among the major combatants. Anson's circumnavigation also resulted in the establishment of a British presence in the Pacific, paving the way for future British colonial expansion. This print is a testament to the bravery and determination of Anson and his crew, as well as the strategic importance of naval power in the eighteenth century. It is a reminder of a time when the seas were a battleground for global dominance and when the fortunes of nations could be won or lost on the open water.
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