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End of the Irish Invasion : - or - the Destruction of the French Armada. French warships, labeled Le Revolutionaire, L Egalite and The Revolutionary Jolly Boat, being tossed about during a storm blown up by Pitt, Dundas, Grenville and Windham, whose heads appear from the clouds. Charles Fox is the figurehead on Le Revolutionaire which is floundering with broken mast. The Revolutionary Jolly Boat is being swamped, throwing Sheridan, Hall, Erskine, M.A. Taylor and Thelwall overboard. Date 1797 Jany. 20th. End of the Irish Invasion : - or - the Destruction of the French Armada. French warships, labeled Le Ravolutionaire, L Egalita and The Revolutionary Jolly Boat, being tossed about during a storm blown up by Pitt, Dundas, Grenville and Windham, whose heads appear from the clouds. Charles Fox is the figurehead on Le Ravolutionaire which is floundering with broken mast. The Revolutionary Jolly Boat is being swamped, throwing Sheridan, Hall, Erskine, M.A. Taylor and Thelwall overboard. Date 1797 Jany. 20th. End of the Irish Invasion : - or - the Destruction of the French Armada. French warships, labeled Le Revolutionaire, L Egalite and The Revolutionary Jolly Boat, being tossed about during a storm blown up by Pitt, Dundas, Grenville and Windham, whose heads appear from the clouds. Charles Fox is the figurehead on Le Revolutionaire which is floundering with broken mast. The Revolutionary Jolly Boat is being swamped, throwing Sheridan, Hall, Erskine, M.A. Taylor and Thelwall overboard. Date 1797 Jany. 20th
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End of the Irish Invasion - or, the Destruction of the French Armada
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a powerful and evocative image that captures the tumultuous events of January 20, 1797. This print depicts the French warships Le Revolutionaire, L'Egalite, and The Revolutionary Jolly Boat, being battered by a storm at sea. The heads of Pitt, Dundas, Grenville, and Windham emerge from ominous clouds above, suggesting their role in orchestrating the tempest. The figurehead of Charles Fox is prominently displayed on the floundering Le Revolutionaire, with its broken mast, while The Revolutionary Jolly Boat is being swamped and throwing overboard notable figures such as Sheridan, Hall, Erskine, M.A. Taylor, and Thelwall. This print commemorates the end of the Irish Invasion, a failed French attempt to invade Ireland and support Irish rebels. The destruction of the French Armada marked a significant victory for the British forces and helped to secure British control over the Irish Sea. The print's title, "End of the Irish Invasion: or, the Destruction of the French Armada," emphasizes the importance of this event in British history. The chaotic scene of the storm-tossed ships and the prominent figures being thrown overboard adds to the sense of drama and excitement. Overall, this print is a fascinating glimpse into the political and military history of the late 18th century, and a testament to the power of visual storytelling.
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