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Uncolored ship portrait of the Royal George, a British ship of the line, stern view. She flies the British naval jack and her sails are furled. She appears to be moored, and has three tiers of guns. A small boat is in the water at left, and other ships are visible in the background along the horizon. Title is printed on a banner at top of image. In the lower margin is printed "Engrav'd for the General Magazine of Arts & Sciences for W. Owen at Temple Bar 1756."
The July 1756 issue of that magazine includes a list of the ships at that time in the Royal Navy, listing the Royal George as under the command of Capt. John Campbell, and with 850 men, 100 guns.


ship portraits
1756-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Owen, W.
ink; paper; mounting
8 in x 5 in
Britain: London