Of the Memorable Victory of the Nile, 1800s, Paper

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This engraving depicts the dramatic escape of four french ships from their fleet's crushing defeat at the battle of the … Read more This engraving depicts the dramatic escape of four french ships from their fleet's crushing defeat at the battle of the nile, and the accompanying text recounts the fortunate circumstances which allowed the french escape. The four ships from the french fleet still flying colours cut their cables and slipped out to sea, and, although hms zealous pursued, she was called back, as no other british ships were capable of supporting her pursuit.the british victory at the nile restored her naval supremacy in the mediterranean for the remainder of the napoleonic wars, and reduced the french navy enormously, in terms both of morale and materiel. Language: english.

published by london: alexander riley, 1st december 1800., 1800
dimensions. H:(36 cm | 14 in) w:(46 cm | 18 in)
frame: h:(47 cm | 18.5 in) w:(58 cm | 22.8 in)
condition: good antique condition. The engraving is perfectly preserved See less