To Their Graces the Duke and Dutchess of Ancaster This Representation of the Embarkation of her Majesty Queen Charlotte at Stade; With a View of the Royal Yachts

Object summary

Title: To Their Graces the Duke and Dutchess of Ancaster This Representation of the Embarkation of her Majesty Queen Charlotte at Stade; With a View of the Royal Yachts
Object ID: CC-R-0146
Date made: 1761
Place made: United Kingdom
Painter (after): Allen, Thomas
Engraver: Canot, Pierre-Charles
Object type: Engraving
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

Line engraving depicting royal yachts performing a salute to welcome the embarkation of Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz at Stade. In 1761, six Royal yachts were dispatched to transport the future Queen Charlotte to England for her marriage to George III. In the print, men "man the yards" of the yachts and the 'Royal Charlotte' (previously the 'Royal Caroline' but renamed for this occasion) is magnificently dressed with flags.