The Engagement off Ushant 27th of July 1778 between the British fleet Commanded by Adml Keppel and the French Fleet under Count D'Orvilliers: Drawn by an Officer on board the Victory
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The Engagement off Ushant 27th of July 1778 between the British fleet Commanded by Adml Keppel and the French Fleet under Count D'Orvilliers: Drawn by an Officer on board the Victory
Description
English: Battle of Ushant, 1778. Central view of the battle with the flagships.
Ships of both sides listed in engagement 1-7:
1. The Formidable (90) engaging La Couronne (80),/ 2. Robust (74) - La Glorieux (74),/ 3. Vigilant (64) - St Michel (64) ,/ 4. P. George (90) - Le Vengeur (64) ,/ 5. Foudroyant (80) - L'Actionnaire (64) ,/ 6. Victory (100) - La Bretagne (110),/ 7. Bienfaisant (64) - La Ville de Paris (92).
John Bew, Bookseller and publisher located London 29 Paternoster Row. Published "Political Mag." with maps from 1780-1785.
Object ID: PAD5336
Français : Bataille d'Ouessant, 1778. Vue centrale de la bataille avec les vaisseaux amiraux.
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