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Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 8 August 1588. A theatrical interpretation of the Battle of Gravelines, an historical episode that had taken place over 200 years earlier. The artist's painterly response depicts the dramatic nature of the event, togethe
1796
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The attack of the Vanguard (commanded by Sir Wm Winter) on the Spanish Armada, August 8th 1588. Technique includes engraving.
1883
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[The battle off Gravelines, 8 August 1588]. Disbound sheet. Hand coloured engraving. Scale: circa 1:150,000 (bar). Ungraduated chart of the track of the Spanish Armada. The bar scale is in English miles. The chart contains the coats of arms of Queen Eliza
1590
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Bugia. Burning of the 7 Algiers Men of Warre and 3 Prices, in the Port of Bugia. May 8 1671 by his Maties Fleet under the Command of Sr Edward Spragge Page 576. Print
1671
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The day after the battle of Solebay, 29 May/8 June 1672. Similar to PAJ3043, the work shows the van of the Dutch fleet, viewed from the lee bow, close-hauled on the port tack under topsails. Five private ships are shown, and close on the weather quarter o
1672
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The yachts off Margate, 8 December 1677. The Yachts off Margate, 28 November [OS]/8 December 1677. In the background, the bow of the ‘Mermaid’ (meermert), the ‘Greyhound’ (de grahont) and ‘Saudadoes’ (de soldate), six
1677
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The Description of ye Loss of His Majestys Ship Northumberland Taken by ye French May ye 8th 1744. Print
1745
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The Sheerness May 8 1747. Medium includes pen.
8 May 1747
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Adventure (1771). No proper scale (possibly 1:96). Plan showing the upper deck, lower deck, hold and platforms for Adventure (1771), a 10-gun Ship-rigged Exploration Vessel, as she entered the double dock at Deptford to be fitted as a Storeship for Halif
8 March 1775
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Plan of the city and environs of Quebec, with its siege and blockade by the Americans, from the 8th of December 1775 to the 13th of May 1776.. Single sheet. Hand col. engr. Medium: Segmented and backed. Scale: 1:7 000 (bar). Cartographic Note: Sandbanks s
1776
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The American Rattlesnake presenting Monsieur his Ally a Dish of Frogs (caricature). Technique includes engraving.; Hand-coloured.; Plate No.10.; Text in English below image.
8 Nov 1782
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The Grosvenor East Indiaman, Capt Coxon commander wrecked Augst 4th 1782, on that part of the Eastern coast of Africa, inhabited by the Gaffrees.... Print
8 Mar 1784
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Lord Rodney. Print
8 Dec 1785
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46ft Chain Boat (1786). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the body plan, section, sheer lines with inboard detail, longitudinal half-breadth for a single-masted forty-six foot chain boat, for the Master Attendant of Woolwich Dockyard, to replace another one th
8 March 1786
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50ft Lighter (circa 1788). Scale: 1:32. A plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth proposed [and approved] for a fifty foot lighter, for service in Woolwich Dockyard. Note she was built with the modificat
8 October 1787
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50ft Lighter (circa 1788). Scale: 1:32. A plan showing the upper deck, and fore and aft platforms proposed [and approved] for a 50ft lighter for service in Woolwich Dockyard. Signed by John Nelson [Master Shipwright, Woolwich Dockyard, 1787-1790].
8 October 1787
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Lieut Watts. Print
8 Dec 1789
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The Rabbits. A copper engraving depicting a black street vendor selling rabbits to a fashionably dressed white woman. She picks up one of the dead rabbits by the leg and says ‘O la, how it smells – sure it’s not fresh’. The kneelin
8 October 1792
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John Adams, alias John Wilkinson (b. 1762), Greenwich Pensioner, boatswain's mate of the 'Agamemnon' while commanded by Nelson 8 Apr 1793 - 16 Sep 1798. Mounted with letter from artist. This is one of two versions of this portrait of the fo
June 1840
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The Right Honourable Lord Hood, Vice Admiral of The Red, and Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Fleet in the Mediterranean. Technique includes stipple engraving.
8 Oct 1793
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Sir James Saumarez in the Crescent and Capt. Ellison in Druid engaging a French Squadron of superior force, to cover the escape of the Eurydice Capt. Cole, June 8th 1794. Technique includes etching.
1838
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50ft Buoy Boat (1795). Scale: 1:32. A plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with some inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth proposed [and approved] for a fifty foot buoy boat, later built at Portsmouth. Signed by Edward Tippet [Master Shipwr
8 August 1795
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'Richard Parker President of the Delegates in the late Mutiny in his Majesty's Fleet at the Nore For which he sufferd Death on board the Sandwich the 30th of June 1797'. Richard Parker, as the caption states, was the leader of the naval mut
Published 8 July 1797
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A Messenger from the Nile - Agreable News for the Directory - or - The runaway Admirals unexpected Arrival (caricature). Hand-coloured.
8 Oct 1798
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A Messenger from the Nile - Agreable News for the Directory - or - The runaway Admirals unexpected arrival (caricature). Hand-coloured.
8 Oct 1798
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'Buonaparte hearing of Nelson's Victory swears by his Sword to Extirpate the English from off the Earth'. Hand-coloured caricature 'Buonaparte hearing of Nelson's Victory swears by his Sword to Extirpate the English from off the E
Published 8 December 1798
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Buonaparte hearing of Nelson's Victory swears by his sword to Extirpate the English from off the Earth (caricature). Hand-coloured.
8 Dec 1798
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The Four Victorious British Admirals. Right Honourable Richd Earl Howe. Right Honourable Lord Visct Duncan. Right Honourable John Earl St Vincent. Right Honourable Lord Nelson. Hand-coloured.
8 Jul 1799
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Zittend meisje met een grote kruik
8 February 1800
Rijksmuseum

Buonaparte leaving Egypt. Hand-coloured caricature of 'Buonaparte leaving Egypt'. Text in English below image. Another satire on Napoleon in Egypt, ridiculing the French leader’s campaign there. Napoleon departed secretly on 23 August 179
Published 8 March 1800
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Report of the Joint Committee appointed to prepare measures to honor the memory of General George Washington
Taken 8 May 1800
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Resolution of the Joint Committee appointed to prepare measures to honor the memory of General George Washington
Taken 8 May 1800
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A plan of the operations of the British forces in Egypt from the landing in Aboukir Bay on the 8th of March to the Battle of Alexandria March 21st inclusive. Single sheet. Hand col. engr. Medium: Segmented and backed. Scale: ca. 1:70 000 (bar). Cartograph
1801
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From Sir William Hamilton's Collection (caricature). Nelson as a Greek Vase. Hand-coloured.
8 May 1801
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HMS Curieux captures the Dame Ernouf, 8 February 1805. 'HMS ''Curieux'' captures the ''Dame Ernouf'', 8 February 1805' by Francis Sartorius. Signed lower right.
1806
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Poortereed
8 May 1805
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Ship Catherine and Schooner Industry 8th of Jan 1806. Print showing the Catherine (1799), in the foreground, and the Industry behind her, in a gale. The Catherine is registered as one of W. Gray's merchant fleet in July 1806. In 1812 he equipped her
8 Jan 1806
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Indische vlinder en Zweedse vlinders
8 February 1806
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Ossespan voor huifwagen en voor ploeg
8 February 1806
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The Death of Lord Nelson, October 21st 1805. Technique includes stipple engraving.
8 Nov 1806
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Last annual message of President Thomas Jefferson, 11/08/1808
Taken 8 Nov 1808
The U.S. National Archives

Wednesday March the 8th 1809. A scene from the Tragedy of Cats (caricature). Print
8 Mar 1809
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Thames Scene: boy in rowing boat drawn up in a river landscape with houses. Bound with PAF5128-PAF5133, PAF5135.
8 Nov 1809
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John Charnock Esq. Author of an History of Marine Architecture Biographia Navalis &c. died May 16th 1807, aged 51. In respect and affection to whose memory this Portrait after an Original Picture by Maria Singleton, has been Engraved by the order of H
8 Jun 1810
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Things as they Have Been. Things as they now are (caricature). Technique includes stipple engraving.; Hand-coloured.; No.110. Bound in album PAG8512 with prints PAG8513-PAG8647; PAG8649- PAG8666.
8 May 1815
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Things as they have been. Things as they now are. (caricature). Hand-coloured. Portrait of Lord Cochran taken during his confinement in the Kings Bench prison in 1815 the morning dress as he then was (caricature)
8 May 1815
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Things as they have been. Things as they now are. Dedicated without permission to all whom it may concern or please by their obedt servt R. Bothsides (caricature). Hand-coloured.
8 May 1815
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Rough sketch of a rhinoceros. Mounted with PAE6491-PAE6493, PAE6495.; Signed by artist and dated.
8 Sep 1816
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Rough sketch of an elephant. Mounted with PAE6491-PAE6494.; Signed by artist and dated.
8 Sep 1816
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Zittend oud vrouwtje, naar links
8 March 1819
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Annotated studies of bones, radius and carpels. Mounted with PAE6565, PAE6567.
8 Sep 1820
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View of Staines Bridge, one of a set of five. Mounted with PAE6577-PAE6581.
8 Oct 1820
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The Rt. Honble George Lord Anson, Baron of Soberton, First Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty, Vice Admiral of Great Britain, Admiral of the Blue Squadron & one of his Majesty's most Honble Privy Council. George Anson (1697-1762) was the most exp
8 Aug 1821
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Grasshopper (1813); Fly (1813). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck, and lower deck for Grasshopper (1813), and Fly (1813), both 18-gun Brigs, with alterations to convert to them to Ship Sloops. The plan was sent to the Navy Office where the altera
8 February 1822
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Ruïne van de Nieuwe Lutherse Kerk te Amsterdam na de brand van 1822
8 January 1823
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Study of a cow, after Paul Potter. original art: drawing
8 Dec 1823
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Modeprent (in kleur) uit 'Journal des dames et des modes : réuni …' 1825-01-08
8 January 1825
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Modeprent (in kleur) uit 'Journal des dames et des modes : réuni …' 1825-02-08
8 February 1825
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Modeprent (in kleur) uit 'Journal des dames et des modes : réuni …' 1825-03-08
8 March 1825
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The perilous situation of the Water Lily West Indiaman in the act of backing off to run through the breakers on the Oners during the Dreadful Gale of the 23rd of November 1814. Print
8 Aug 1826
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Coasters by Admiral Bateman. Medium includes ink.
8 Jun 1827
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Vier studies van geitenkoppen
8 September 1827
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Rudder cap for a Ship of the Line (1829). Scale: 1:24. Plan showing the elevation and plan of a cap over the head of the rudder for Ships of the Line (1829).
8 December 1829
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Vessels in Portsmouth harbour. July 8 1831. original art: drawing
8 Jul 1831
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Reculvers Tower, July 8 1832. Mounted with PAE5507.
8 Jul 1832
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An Ordinance of the State of South Carolina to nullify an act of the Congress, 03/08/1833 (page 1 of 3)
Taken 8 Mar 1833
The U.S. National Archives

An Ordinance of the State of South Carolina to nullify an act of the Congress, 03/08/1833 (page 2 of 3)
Taken 8 Mar 1833
The U.S. National Archives

An Ordinance of the State of South Carolina to nullify an act of the Congress, 03/08/1833 (page 3 of 3)
Taken 8 Mar 1833
The U.S. National Archives

Buitengewoon Dagblad van 'sGravenhage over de berechting van Constant Polari, 1834
8 March 1834
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'The Last Supper'. Engraving of the Last Supper by P.W. Tomkins after Jacopo da Pontormo. It depicts the last supper Jesus shared with his disciples before his arrest and crucifiction (John 13:21). The print shows the moment Jesus announces that
8 September 1834
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Modeprent (in kleur) uit 'Le Follet Courier des Salons' 1835-06-08
8 June 1835
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Modeprent (in kleur) uit 'Le Follet Courier des Salons' 1836-02-08
8 February 1836
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Modeprent (in kleur) uit 'Le Follet Courier des Salons' 1836-02-08
8 February 1836
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This Print representing the steam Tug Victoria... taking off part of the Passengers & Crew from the Wreck of the ship Lockwoods on the evening of the 8th of January 1839, in defiance of the fiercest gale.... Technique includes scratching out.; Hand-co
Jul 1839
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'Monsieur Liszt. The Celebrated Pianist'. The full title of this caricature reads: MONSIEUR LISZT THE CELEBRATED PIANIST Sketched at Mr J Parry's Concert May 8th 1840 Franz Liszt (1811-86) was a Hungarian pianist and composer giving conce
8 May 1840
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Heidelberg - gate from the town. Mounted with PAE6193.
8 Jul 1840
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Brief aan de predikanten van de Protestantse Kerk met het verzoek om te bidden voor de nieuwe koning, 1840
8 October 1840
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Buitengewone Nederlandsche Staats-Courant. Donderdag, 8 October. No. 241. 1840
8 October 1840
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'Coronation' (1831). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the body plan with half stern board outline, sheer lines with some inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for 'Coronation' (1831), a fifty-seven foot tank vessel, as taken off in
8 July 1841
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'Coronation' (1831). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the deck and tanks of the 'Coronation' (1831), a fifty-seven foot tank vessel, as taken off in July 1841. Signed: T. F. Hawkes [Master Shipwright, Plymouth Dockyard, 1837-1843].
8 July 1841
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Boulogne harbour from the pier end, with luggers entering and leaving. Paris of warping sheaves in the fig. original art: drawing
8 Oct 1842
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The fish market, Boulogne, with fish wives and a fisherman. Throughout his career as a painter, Edward Cooke travelled extensively in Europe, visiting France, Holland, Italy, Spain, North Africa and Scandinavia. Paintings and drawings resulted from all hi
8 October 1842
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The fish market, Boulogne, with fish wives and baskets of fish. Colour notes. Throughout his career as a painter, Edward Cooke travelled extensively in Europe, visiting France, Holland, Italy, Spain, North Africa and Scandinavia. Paintings and drawings re
8 October 1842
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Ritning
8 April 1843
Sjöhistoriska museet

Figuren in de rotskapel van Sant'Angelo Fasanella
8 July 1843
Rijksmuseum

English Academy Rome life study of male nude with right arm up and left arm down, left foot on toes, viewed from left of model. Drawing
8 Jan 1846
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The U.S. Surveying Brig Washington near Cape Hatteras in the Hurricane of the 8th Septr 1846. Signed by artist in plate.
1846
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Elk (1847). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the profile of the inside planking for Elk (1847), a 16 gun Brig, illustrating the position of the Syrian Oak and African Oak timbers. Signed by Francis J. Laire [Master Shipwright, Chatham Dockyard, 1844-1858].
8 October 1847
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Elk (1847). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the profile of the outboard planking for the Elk (1847), a 16 gun Brig, illustrating the position of the different species of timber used. Signed by Francis J. Laire [Master Shipwright, Chatham Dockyard, 1844-1858
8 October 1847
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Ontwerp voor een klokkentoren op de nieuwe beurs van Zocher te Amsterdam (vooraanzicht), 1848
8 September 1848
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Portret van W. A. Perk
8 December 1849
Rijksmuseum

Phaeton (1848). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the hold with sections through stations at A, B, C, D illustrating the barrel stowage, magazine, water tanks and stores for Phaeton (1848), a 50-gun large Frigate. The ship was built at Deptford but completed at
8 April 1850
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Phaeton (1848). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the main deck illustrating the tiller ropes, shot layout and fittings for Phaeton (1848), a 50-gun large Frigate. The ship was built at Deptford but completed at Sheerness Dockyard. Signed by Sameul Read [Mast
8 April 1850
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Phaeton (1848). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck illustrating the details of the store rooms for Phaeton (1848), a 50-gun large Frigate. The ship was built at Deptford but completed at Sheerness Dockyard. Signed by Samuel Read [Master Shipwrigh
8 April 1850
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Portret van G.H. Hofland
8 June 1850
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Portret van Pieter Leonard Rijke
8 June 1850
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Portret van Pieter Leonard Rijke
8 June 1850
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'Woody Point, Vancouver's Island, July 8th 1851' [Canada]. No. 55 in Fanshawe's Pacific album, 1849 - 52. Captioned by the artist on the album page below the image, as title. Woody Point is a prominent headland on the west coast of Van
8 July 1851
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Fores's Marine Sketches. The Schooner Yacht America, 170 Tons. A broadside port view of 'America' in calm waters. A coastal view provides the backdrop, with buildings to the right and the headland to 'America's bow end. The print
8 Sep 1851
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Fores's Marine Sketches. The Cutter Yacht Volante, 48 Tons. R.T.Y.C. Winning the Grand Challenge Cup, Value 200 Guineas, May 14th 1851. Hand-coloured.; Plate 5.
8 Jun 1852
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