Nautical Engraving Thomas Yates Action Between La Nymphe and La Cleopatra

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Engraving "To the Right Honorable Earl of Chatham First Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty. This plate of the Action Between His Majesty's Frigate La Nymphe and the French Frigate La Cleopatra is with permission dedicated by His Lordships much obliged and very obedient humble servant Thomas Yates, Licu R.V. La Nymphe boarding La Cleopatra having by another great maneuver compleatly disabled La Cleopatra's bowsprit & exposed her to a raking fire, from the whole of La Nymph's broadside."

Philadelphia, Published by Freeman & Co at the Manufactory & Store No. 68, North 3rd Street, August 25, 1796.

Piece is whole but has tears and wrinkles, some areas have been taped. Has been put in archival materials for preservation.

Category Maps, Charts, and Nautical

Medium Paper

Distinguishing marks Engraved by C. Apestoot

Condition Poor

Size and dimensions of this item 21" x 18"

Date Period August 25, 1796

History One of my father's belongings.

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