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BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN Duncan defeats a Dutch fleet on its way to help the French who plan
BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN Duncan defeats a Dutch fleet on its way to help the French who plan to invade Ireland; eight Dutch ships are captured Date: 11 October 1797
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1797 Captured Defeats Duncan Invade Plan Revolutionary Wars
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This striking print commemorates the Battle of Camperdown, a pivotal moment in the Anglo- Dutch Wars and the wider European conflict known as the French Revolutionary Wars. The battle took place on the 11th of October, 1797, in the North Sea off the coast of Zeeland, Netherlands. In the image, Admiral Adam Duncan of the British Royal Navy stands triumphantly on the quarterdeck of his flagship, HMS Victory, as eight captured Dutch ships are shown in the background. The Dutch fleet, under the command of Vice-Admiral Jan de Winter, was en route to join the French forces in their attempt to invade Ireland. The British, who had learned of the Dutch-French alliance, intercepted the fleet and engaged them in a fierce battle. Duncan's superior tactics and the bravery of his crew allowed the British to emerge victorious, with the loss of only one ship compared to the Dutch's eight. The Battle of Camperdown marked a significant turning point in the war, as it prevented the French from gaining a foothold in Ireland and dealt a major blow to the Dutch navy. The eventual outcome of the French Revolutionary Wars would see the end of the French threat to European sovereignty and the restoration of peace on the continent. This print serves as a testament to the skill and determination of Duncan and the British navy in defending their interests and maintaining the balance of power in Europe during a time of great upheaval.
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