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The Terrible, French Ship of War mounting 74 Guns captured by the British Fleet under the orders of Rear Admiral Hawke. Octr. 14th 1747.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Uncolored engraved ship portrait, side view, of the "Terrible", a French warship with three masts and two tiers of guns. Bow at left, with Roman soldier as a figurehead. Spars are shown cut, to avoid depicting sails and rigging. Title and artist attributions printed in lower margin. Published on 9 March 1802.


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