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HMS 'Pearl' capturing the 'Vengador'. 'HMS ''Pearl'' capturing the ''Vengador''.
1840
National Maritime Museum

The barque J P Smith. A ship’s portrait of the barque ‘J.P.Smith’ shown broadside-on and under sail. The initials of her name are visible on the flag flying from the main mast, and a number of figures can be seen on the deck. The artist
1840
National Maritime Museum

The Reverend Doctor Alexander Scott, 1768-1840. A half-length portrait in which the seated sitter faces left, looking out to the viewer, wearing a black jacket and waistcoat and a white shirt and neckcloth. Thrown over the arm of the settee behind him is
1840
National Maritime Museum

The ship ‘Mount Stewart Elphinstone’ offshore. A portrait of the ship ‘Mount Stewart Elphinstone’ shown broadside-on with the cliffs of the English coastline in the distance. Figures are shown on deck looking towards the coast. Bui
1840
National Maritime Museum

Admiral Sir Robert Stopford (1768-1847). A three-quarter length portrait to right wearing admiral’s undress uniform, with the ribbon and star of the GCB and the ribbon of the San Domingo Medal. His right hand is on his hip and his left rests on a pa
1840s
National Maritime Museum