Scene depicting the Russian Squadron that visited Britain en route to the Mediterranean in 1827, with the yacht "Royal Sovereign" at the center of the composition. The Russian vessels have manned their yards and are firing their guns in honor of Adelaide, Dutchess of Clarence (previously Princess of Saxe-Meningen and later Queen of the British Empire), aboard the "Royal Sovereign". Ship names and gun counts are listed below the corresponding vessels in the lower margin, with title, "Pl. 13", and production information.
