The Gloire French Ship of war of 44 Guns, Taken May 3rd 1747, by the British fleet, commanded by George Anson & Peter Warren Esqrs.

Object summary

Title: The Gloire French Ship of war of 44 Guns, Taken May 3rd 1747, by the British fleet, commanded by George Anson & Peter Warren Esqrs.
Object ID: CC-N-0114
Date made: 1802
Place made: United Kingdom, Greater London, London
Maker: Charnock, John; Newton
Object type: Engraving
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

Ship portrait, side view, of a French warship with two tiers of guns. Bow points to the left; figurehead is an angel. Spars are depicted as cut, to avoid depiction of sails and rigging. Title and artist attributions printed in lower margin.