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Capture and Destruction of Four Spanish Frigates, October 5th 1804
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Capture and Destruction of Four Spanish Frigates, October 5th 1804
STC131130 Capture and Destruction of Four Spanish Frigates, October 5th 1804, engraved by Thomas Sutherland for J. Jenkinss Naval Achievements, 1816 (colour engraving) by Whitcombe, Thomas (c.1752-1824) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nuestra SeAnora de las Mercedes (Our Lady of Mercy in English) was a Spanish frigate which was sunk by the British off the south coast of Portugal on 5 October 1804 during the Battle of Cape Santa Maria. She had gold treasure aboard from South America. The English seized the gold. The Mercedes was commanded by Rear-Admiral Don JoseBustamente. English ships commanded by Vice-Admiral Sir Graham Moore.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22789220
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Debris Explosion Frigate Portugal English Navy Spanish Navy
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This photo print, titled "Capture and Destruction of Four Spanish Frigates, October 5th 1804" takes us back to a significant moment in naval history. Engraved by Thomas Sutherland for J. Jenkinss Naval Achievements in 1816, this color engraving showcases the intense battle that unfolded off the south coast of Portugal during the Napoleonic War. The focal point of the image is the Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, a Spanish frigate commanded by Rear-Admiral Don Jose Bustamente. The British fleet, led by Vice-Admiral Sir Graham Moore, launched a fierce attack on her. Clouds of smoke billow from both sides as cannon fire engulfs the scene. What makes this encounter particularly noteworthy is that the Mercedes carried valuable gold treasure from South America. As fate would have it, the English seized this precious cargo after successfully sinking their enemy's ship. The artist Thomas Whitcombe masterfully captures every detail of chaos and destruction: debris floating amidst flames and explosions fill every corner of this dramatic composition. It serves as a testament to both the might and ruthlessness exhibited by naval forces during this era. This print offers viewers an opportunity to witness history unfold before their eyes – an iconic moment forever frozen in time through artistry and craftsmanship.
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