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

Object summary

Title: The Terrible, French Ship of War mounting 74 Guns captured by the British Fleet under the orders of Rear Admiral Hawke. Octr. 14th 1747.
Object ID: CC-N-0112
Date made: 1802
Place made: United Kingdom, Greater London, London
Draughtsman: Charnock, John
Publisher: I. & A. Arch
Engraver: Newton
Object type: Engraving
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

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.