Description

Depiction of the arrival of the Lord High Admiral in Portsmouth Harbor, with the yacht "Royal Sovereign" shown in the center of the composition, and the warship "Victory" at right, with numerous other vessels surrounding the Royal Sovereign. These include a steamer in the background at right, and what appears to be a prison ship or hulk at right. In the foreground is a shore with a throng of outlookers. On many of the vessels, the yards are manned in honor of the Lord High Admiral. Vessel names, title, production information, and "Pl. 5" printed in lower margin.