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The Active Frigate in Stays, in a Light Breeze, off the back of the Isle of Wight. Line engraving depicting the Active hove to with a fishing vessel port side of its bow. This is plate no.9 of book 28 from Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c.
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum

The Arethusa Frigate scudding under Foresail in a Storm, with a View of Plymouth, and Maker Church at a distance. A bow quarter view of 'Arethusa' in high winds and very choppy seas, with Plymouth in the background and the church in Maker also v
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum

Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. A Calm, with Ships at Anchor, drying their Sails after Wet weather. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.7. Book 28.
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum

Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. A Commodore's Ship close haul'd in Fresh Gale, passing the Eddystone Light House. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.2. Book 28.
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum

Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. A Man of War in distress lying too under a ballance mizen Stay-sail in a storm at Sun set. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.5. Book 28.
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum

Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. A view of the Texel, a Dutch Sea Port on the Coast of Holland, with a Ship on fire by Night. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.6. Book 28.
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum

Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. Captain MacBride in the Artois, taking two Dutch Privateers on the Dogger Bank. Inscribed: "Captain McBride in the Artois, taking two Dutch Privateers on the Dogger Bank."
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum

Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. Landing Necessaries on a Raft in a Calm after a Storm, from a Wreck left on a Rock at Low water. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.10. Book 28.
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum

Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. Paying a Sloops bottom, with a View of a Dock Yard in Southampton River, by Moon light. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.12. Book 28.
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum

Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. The Acteon Frigate running into Portsmouth Harbour, after being on shore upon the Shingles; with a View of Blockhouse Fort, and the Isle of Wight at a distance. Technique includes
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum

Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. The Ajax, a Man of War, sailing into Portsmouth Harbour, with a View of South Sea Castle. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.11. Book 28.
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum

Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. The Nymphe frigate passing the Round Tower on Portsmouth Point, on her leaving the Harbour, with a View of Spit-head and St Helen's at a distance. Technique includes engraving
19 May 1783
National Maritime Museum