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A chart of the islands in the China Sea near the Straits of Malacca with the positions of the English fleet and the squadron of Admiral Linois on the 14 & 15th February 1804, 1804 (engraving)
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A chart of the islands in the China Sea near the Straits of Malacca with the positions of the English fleet and the squadron of Admiral Linois on the 14 & 15th February 1804, 1804 (engraving)
7339495 A chart of the islands in the China Sea near the Straits of Malacca with the positions of the English fleet and the squadron of Admiral Linois on the 14 & 15th February 1804, 1804 (engraving) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 54x40.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Daniell
Scale: circa 1:500 000. The borders are graduated for latitude and longitude. Also showing are Pulau Aur and Melaka. Tinted insets show the positions of the ships, explained by text. In 1804 Linois French squadron waited at the east entrance of the Straits of Malacca for the British East Indiamen laden with cargo from Canton worth eight million pounds. Dance misled Linois into believing that the merchantmen had an escort of formidable naval ships and Linois made his escape after a brief engagement. Napoleon said, He has made the French flag the laughing-stock of the Universe'.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This intricate engraving from 1804, titled 'A chart of the islands in the China Sea near the Straits of Malacca with the positions of the English fleet and the squadron of Admiral Linois on the 14 & 15th February 1804', offers a fascinating glimpse into naval history. Created by William Daniell, this detailed map showcases the strategic positioning of both English and French ships during a crucial moment in maritime warfare.
The scale of approximately 1:500,000 allows viewers to see Pulau Aur and Melaka, as well as understand how Admiral Linois' French squadron waited at the east entrance of the Straits of Malacca for British East Indiamen carrying valuable cargo from Canton. Through clever deception orchestrated by Dance, Linois was misled into believing that formidable naval ships were escorting these merchant vessels. This led to a brief engagement before Linois ultimately made his escape.
Napoleon's scathing remark about Linois making "the French flag the laughing-stock of Universe" underscores just how significant this event was in naval history. The tinted insets on this engraving provide additional context about ship positions, adding layers to this historical narrative captured in print form at National Maritime Museum in London. It serves as a reminder of past conflicts and strategies employed on high seas centuries ago.
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