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The General Goddard capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century (oil on canvas)
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The General Goddard capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337677 The General Goddard capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 114.3x184.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Luny
This painting depicts an engagement that took place off St Helena on 11 June 1795, during the war with France. The General Goddard, was an important ship in the history of the East India Company fleet. During 1795 it was commanded by William Taylor Money. The incident, depicted in the painting, took place during the return leg of the vessel's fifth voyage for the company, known as Cape Expedition, which resulted in the capture of nine Dutch East Indiamen. The General Goddard and the seven other East India ships, that made the homeward bound convoy, reached their moorings between the 16 and 19 October 1795. The other vessels were the Asia, Essex, Manship, Airly Castle, Lord Hawkesbury, Busbridge and the Earl of Wycombe'. The National Maritime Museum also holds a commonplace book belonging to Commander Henry Upton, Fourth Officer on the General Goddard between 1793 and 1795.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning oil on canvas painting by Thomas Luny captures the intense moment when the 'General Goddard' captured Dutch East Indiamen off St Helena in June 1795. The historical significance of this event during the war with France is palpable in every brushstroke.
The 'General Goddard', under the command of William Taylor Money, played a crucial role in the East India Company fleet during its fifth voyage known as Cape Expedition. This particular engagement resulted in the capture of nine Dutch East Indiamen, showcasing the power and prowess of British naval forces at that time.
The convoy consisting of eight East India ships, including 'Asia', 'Essex', and others, successfully reached their moorings between October 16th and 19th after this daring mission. The bravery and skill displayed by these sailors are immortalized in this masterpiece hanging at the National Maritime Museum in London.
As you gaze upon this artwork, you can almost hear the clash of swords and feel the tension in the air as two powerful maritime nations collide on canvas. The details meticulously painted by Luny transport you back to a time when naval warfare was both brutal and awe-inspiring.
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