Commodore Anson in the Centurion with a crew of 227

Object summary

Title: Commodore Anson in the Centurion with a crew of 227
Object ID: CC-F-0049
Date made: 1757
Place made: United Kingdom, Greater London, London
Maker: Sayer, Robert
Draftsman and painter: Swaine, Francis
Object type: Engraving
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

On June 20, 1743, the British warship, 'Centurion,' commanded by Commodore Geroge Anson, captured the Spanish galleon, 'Nuestra Señora de Covadonga' commanded by Captain Jeronimo Montero near the coast of Luzon. The Spanish galleon was worth £500,000. After her capture, the Spanish vessel's name was changed to 'Centurion's Prize.' This hand-colored engraving depicts the British and Spanish ships abreast and engaged in battle. The descriptive text below the image is in French and English.