Captain Lord Amelius Beauclerk in command of HMS Dryad captured the French frigate Proserpine after a 45 minute action on June 13th, 1796, about 36 nautical miles (67 km) south of Cape Clear, Ireland,
Thomas Whitcombe (1760-1824) was a marine painter whose works are in several English collections, in particular the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.
Engraving from 'The Naval Achievements of Great Britain' by James Jenkins.
Acid-free double mount.
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Joseph Jeakes (1778-c1839) after Thomas Whitcombe (1760-1824)