Saving the Crews of the Sinking Ships After the Battle of June 1, 1794, in Which the British Defeated the French

Object summary

Title: Saving the Crews of the Sinking Ships After the Battle of June 1, 1794, in Which the British Defeated the French
Object ID: CC-D-0066
Date made: 1795
Place made: United Kingdom, England
Painter: Cleveley, Robert
Engraver: Medland, Thomas
Publisher: Poggi, A. C. de
Object type: Engraving
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

Engraving of a battle between the French and British Fleets during the French Revolutionary Wars.

"To the Right Honorable Earl Howe, Commander in Chief

Admirals Tho. Graves & Sir Alex Hood, K. B., Rear Admirals Bonyer, Caldwell, Gardner, & Pasley, the captains, officers, seamen, marines, & soldiers of the British Fleet

This plate representing the evening of the Glorious First of June 1794 is dedicated with the greatest respect

by their most obedient and humble servant, A. C. de Poggi.