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The Gloire French Ship of war of 44 Guns, Taken May 3rd 1747, by the British fleet, commanded by George Anson & Peter Warren Esqrs.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Ship portrait, side view, of a French warship with two tiers of guns. Bow points to the left; figurehead is an angel. Spars are depicted as cut, to avoid depiction of sails and rigging. Title and artist attributions printed in lower margin.

ship portraits
1802-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Charnock, John; Newton
ink; paper
8 1/2 in x 10 3/4 in
Britain: London