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Fine Art Print : His Majesty's Ship the Mermaid on the 10th of Octr 1795, at Requin.... Grenada, run aground in Chase of the French Corvette Brutus'.. to prevent the landing Ammunition, 1798 (aquatint, etching)
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His Majesty's Ship the Mermaid on the 10th of Octr 1795, at Requin.... Grenada, run aground in Chase of the French Corvette Brutus'.. to prevent the landing Ammunition, 1798 (aquatint, etching)
7342503 His Majesty's Ship the Mermaid on the 10th of Octr 1795, at Requin.... Grenada, run aground in Chase of the French Corvette Brutus'.. to prevent the landing Ammunition, 1798 (aquatint, etching) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 41.5x62.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Nicholas Pocock; Robert Pollard; William Faden
One of three impressions depicting the Mermaid (1784) (British Navy) and the Brutus (1793) (French), the latter depicted on the left, on the 10th October 1795 on the Coast of Grenada. Captain Henry Warre commanded the Mermaid, and the Brutus was later renamed the Warre after the event depicted. The Mermaid was trying to prevent the Brutus from offloading its cargo of ammunition to the enemy and although she managed to capture the ship, her crew and 120 troops escaped onto the land.
This picture shows the crew of the distressed Brutus sliding down a rope from the stern of the ship to the rocky, mountainous coast. The Mermaid, in stern view on the right of the picture, also appears to be in difficulties, very close to the rocks and those sails not furled are flapping in the on-shore wind. Cannon smoke hangs between the ships. A small settlement, tucked into the mountain and surrounded by vegetation, including palm trees, can be seen in the background.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Immerse yourself in history with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, showcasing His Majesty's Ship the 'Mermaid' on a daring mission in 1795. A stunning piece by Bridgeman Images that will add a touch of elegance to any space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning aquatint and etching print captures a dramatic moment in naval history, depicting His Majesty's Ship the 'Mermaid' on the 10th of October 1795 at Requin, Grenada. The ship is shown run aground in pursuit of the French Corvette 'Brutus', aiming to prevent the landing of ammunition.
Painted by Nicholas Pocock, this detailed artwork showcases the intense chase between the British and French ships, with Captain Henry Warre leading his crew in a daring mission to capture their enemy. The 'Brutus' can be seen on the left side of the image, with its distressed crew sliding down ropes to reach land.
The turbulent sea and rocky coast add a sense of urgency to the scene, as cannon smoke hangs in the air between the two vessels. Despite facing difficulties themselves, the crew of the 'Mermaid' remains determined to stop their adversaries from delivering crucial supplies to their allies.
This historical print not only commemorates a specific event during wartime but also highlights the bravery and skill of sailors who risked everything for their country. It serves as a reminder of both the perils and triumphs that defined naval warfare during this era.
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