Battle Between the British and French Fleets on the Morning of June 1, 1794

Object summary

Title: Battle Between the British and French Fleets on the Morning of June 1, 1794
Object ID: CC-D-0067
Date made: 1796
Place made: United Kingdom, England
Painter: Cleveley, Robert
Publisher: Poggi, A. C. de
Engraver: Pouncy, Benjamin Thomas
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 morning of the Glorious First of June 1794 is dedicated with the greatest respect

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