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Medal commemorating King Ferdinand IV re-established at Naples, 1799. Medal commemorating King Ferdinand IV re-established at Naples, 1799. Obverse: Bust of Ferdinand IV (right), pigtail, armour, cloak. Order of Golden Fleece round neck. Ribbon over left
1799
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Medal commemorating King Ferdinand IV re-established at Naples, 1799. Medal commemorating King Ferdinand IV re-established at Naples, 1799. Obverse: Bust of Ferdinand IV (right), pigtail, armour, cloak. Order of Golden Fleece round neck. Ribbon over left
1799
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the defence of Acre, 1799 and Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840).. Medal commemorating the defence of Acre, 1799 and Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840). Obverse: Sir Sidney Smith's bust (left), hair short, full uniform, two st
1814-1820
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Medal commemorating the defence of Acre, 1799 and Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840).. Medal commemorating the defence of Acre, 1799 and Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840). Obverse: Sir Sidney Smith's bust (left), pigtail, full uniform. Star of S
1799
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the defence of Acre, 1799 and Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840).. Medal commemorating the defence of Acre, 1799 and Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840). Obverse: Sir Sidney Smith's bust (three-quarter right), shoulders square,
1799
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the landing in Holland, 1799 and Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801). Medal commemorating the landing in Holland, 1799 and Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801). Obverse: Bust of General Abercromby in uniform (left). Legend: 'SIR RALPH AB
1799
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the re-establishment of Ferdinand IV at Naples, 1799 and Viscount Nelson Duke of Bronte. Medal commemorating King Ferdinand IV re-established at Naples, 1799. Obverse: Bust of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in pigtail and full
1799
National Maritime Museum

Mr.S.Wyatt's plan. The proposed London docks compared with those proposed at the Isle of Dogs. Two sheets joined, mounted on a modern backing sheet. Hand coloured engraving. Scale [circa 1:18,000 (bar)]. The proposed docks in the Isle of Dogs are col
1799
National Maritime Museum

Nelson. Print
1799
National Maritime Museum

No.2. Sir H Neale & Capt Herbert off Belleisle. original art: drawing
1799
National Maritime Museum

No.3. San Fiorenzo & Amelia off Belleisle. original art: drawing
1799
National Maritime Museum

Panorama, Leicester Square. Short Account of Lord Nelson's Defeat of the French at the Nile. Print.
1799
National Maritime Museum

Paul Jones. Signed by artist.
1799
National Maritime Museum

Plan de la ville de Jacmel avec ses fortifications leve par le Cen. Sorrel, Ingenieur en chef du Departement de l'Ouest. Single sheet. Col. ms. Scale: [ca.1:3 500 (bar)]. Cartographic Note: Ungraduated. Scale in toises. Additional Places: Haiti. Cont
1799
National Maritime Museum

Plan de la ville et des environs de Jacmel servant a indiquer les lignes et positions occupees pendant le temps du blocus, ainsi que les batteries etablies pour battir les defences des assieges.. Single sheet. Col. ms. Scale: [ca.1:24 000 (bar)]. Cartogra
1799
National Maritime Museum

Plan de la ville, du port et de l'Arsenal de Carthagene, a la cote orientale d'Espagne reduit du plan leve en 1788 par Don Vicente Tofino... l'an VIII de la Republique. Single sheet. Engr. Medium: Segmented and backed. Scale: 1:10 500 (bar)
1799
National Maritime Museum

Plan of a survey of the city & fortifications of Quebec with part of the environs. Single sheet. Col. ms. Medium: On modern backing sheet.
1799
National Maritime Museum

Prize medal, Exmouth Sea Fencibles 1799. An engraved plate, edge engrailed. Obverse: On a lined background, the Royal Crown above, a foul anchor below. Legend: "Exmouth Sea Fencibles Merit Award. 1799". Reverse: Inscription: "Captn Mannings
1799
National Maritime Museum

Ratvizan (captured 1790). Scale: 1:96. Plan showing the after part of the upper deck, and the complete orlop deck with fore & aft platforms for Ratvizan (captured 1790), a Russian 62-gun Third Rate, two-decker. The plan illustrates the arrangement o
29 March 1799
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Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805. A half-length portrait depicting Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805, when a rear-admiral, facing forward with his head turned to the left. He wears rear-admiral's undress of 1795-1812 pattern, with gold epaulettes,
1799
National Maritime Museum

San Josef (captured 1797). San Josef was captured by Nelson at the Battle of Cape St Vincent in February 1797. This occasion became known as 'Nelson's Patent Bridge for Boarding First-rates' as he captured San Josef from the deck of anothe
1799
National Maritime Museum

Sir Edward Berry, 1768 - 1831, Rear-Admiral of the Red. Oval miniature of Captain Sir Edward Berry, turned to sitter's left but with the head turned to face the viewer. It is executed in watercolour on ivory and contained within a gilt oval suspensio
1800-1805
National Maritime Museum

Sparkler (1797). No Scale. Plan showing (on the left) a plan of the magazine, Lieutenant's cabin and store room for Sparkler (1797), a 14-gun Gunboat, as fitted. The right side shows the same area with proposed alterations to the position of the ma
31 March 1799
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The 'Argo' with a Russian ship passing through the Straits, 1799. During the course of 1798 and 1799, the 'Argo', under the command of Captain James Bowen, captured two Spanish ships and recaptured from the Spanish the British sloop &#
1799
National Maritime Museum

The Glorious Defeat of the Invincible Spanish Armada, by the English Fleet, between Dover & Calais, in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, 1588. Technique includes etching.
1799
National Maritime Museum

Trompeuse (captured 1797). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing lower deck with hold and platforms for Trompeuse (captured 1797), a captured French privateer, now fitted as an 18-gun Ship Sloop at Plymouth. The ship was fitted in October 1799 and this plan receive
October 1799 to April 1800
National Maritime Museum

Trompeuse (captured 1797). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan with stern board outline and some decoration detail, sheer lines with inboard detail and figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth for Trompeuse (captured 1797), a captured French private
October 1799 to April 1800
National Maritime Museum

Trompeuse (captured 1797). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for Trompeuse (captured 1797), a captured French privateer, now fitted as an 18-gun Ship Sloop at Plymouth. The ship was fitted in October 1799 and this plan received at the Navy Office
October 1799 to April 1800
National Maritime Museum

Vice-Admiral Lord Hugh Seymour, 1759-1801. A half-length portrait to left in vice-admiral's full-dress uniform, 1795-1812. A son of the first Marquis of Hertford, Seymour was a captain by the age of twenty and saw considerable action in the American
1799
National Maritime Museum

Voltigeur (captured 1798). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan with stern board outline, sheer lines with inboard detail and figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth for Voltigeur (1798), a captured French privateer, as taken off prior to being fitt
March 1799
National Maritime Museum

Voltigeur (captured 1798). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan with stern board outline, sheer lines with inboard detail and figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth for Voltigeur (captured 1798), a captured French privateer as fitted as a 20-gun Sh
May 1799
National Maritime Museum

Voltigeur (captured 1798). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the fore & aft platforms and magazine for Voltigeur (captured 1798), a captured French privateer, as taken off prior to being fitted as a 20-gun Ship Sloop. Signed by John Marshall [Master Shipwri
March 1799
National Maritime Museum

Voltigeur (captured 1798). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the lower deck with platforms for Voltigeur (captured 1798), a captured French privateer as fitted as a 20-gun Ship Sloop. Signed by John Marshall [Master Shipwright, Plymouth Dockyard, 1795-1801]
May 1799
National Maritime Museum

Voltigeur (captured 1798). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for Voltigeur (captured 1798), a captured French privateer as fitted as a 20-gun Ship Sloop. Signed by John Marshall [Master Shipwright, Plymouth Dockyard, 1795-1801]
May 1799
National Maritime Museum

Voltigeur (captured 1798). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for Voltigeur (captured 1798), a captured French privateer, as taken off prior to being fitted as a 20-gun Ship Sloop. Signed by John Marshall [Master Shipwright, Plymouth Dockyard, 179
March 1799
National Maritime Museum

Wooden box. Wooden box, veneered with cross banded edges. It has brass hinges and a lock with ivory inlay round the keyhole. An oval painting on the lid, depicts an urn inscribed: 'L.M.' A weeping willow and a cutter are shown in the background.
1799
National Maritime Museum

[Alexandria] This chart is an exact copy of one taken from Lt Vidal who was captured in La Courageux French Frigate by the Centaur. Lieut Vidal was employ'd together with Captain Barre of the Alceste Frigate by the late Admiral Bruyes to survey the o
1799
National Maritime Museum

Ethalion (1802). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the lower deck for Ethalion (1802), a 36-gun Fifth Rate, Frigate building at Woolwich Dockyard. A copy was sent to Woolwich Dockyard on 8 May 1800.
Circa May 1800
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Ethalion (1802). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck with fore & aft platforms for Ethalion (1802), a 36-gun Fifth Rate, Frigate building at Woolwich Dockyard. A copy was sent to Woolwich Dockyard on 8 May 1800.
Circa May 1800
National Maritime Museum

Ethalion (1802). Scale; 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for Ethalion (1802), a 36-gun Fifth Rate, Frigate to be built at Woolwich Dockyard. A copy was sent to Woolwich Dockyard on 8 May 1800.
Circa May 1802
National Maritime Museum

Earl of St Vincent. Engraved by Mr Orme, from a Picture in her Ladyships Possession. Print
1 Jan 1799
National Maritime Museum

His Royal Highness Prince William Frederick. Print. The print is glued to the mount.
1 Jan 1799
National Maritime Museum

Richard I. Print
1 Jan 1799
National Maritime Museum

The Glorious Victory, obtained over the French Fleet by the British Fleet under the Command Earl Howe, on the First of June 1794. Print
1 January 1799
National Maritime Museum

The Glorious Victory, obtained over the French Fleet by the British Fleet under the Command Earl Howe, on the First of June 1794. The chaotic scene depicts the Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794, which took place off Ushant, between the British and
1 January 1799
National Maritime Museum

Henry III. Print
19 Jan 1799
National Maritime Museum

Dodgson's Double Headed Pump as fitted to Janus (1796). Scale: 1:16. Plan showing a plan view, and side and front elevations of Dodgson's Double Headed pump, as fitted to Janus (1796), a captured Dutch Frigate, fitted as a 32 gun, Fifth Rate F
21 January 1799
National Maritime Museum

The Arrogant, Intrepid and Virginie chasing French and Spanish Squadron off coast of China, 27 January 1799. Signed by artist and dated.
1804
National Maritime Museum

Captain Sir Edward Berry of the Vanguard. Printed in brown. See PAD3438, another copy, for notes.
29 Jan 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captain Sir Edward Berry of the Vanguard. Technique includes engraving. See PAD3438, another copy, for notes.
29 Jan 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captain Sir Edward Berry of the Vanguard. Technique includes etching. See PAD3437, published in March 1799, which is also based on Grimaldi but lacks the Nile medal (Berry having been Nelson's flag-captain there in 'Vanguard') and shows the
29 Jan 1799
National Maritime Museum

'Lord Nelson engaging the Toulon Fleet off the Mouth of the Nile'. This vignette aerial view of the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, was published in the first issue of the 'Naval Chronicle' in 1799, effectively as plate III (f. p 42
February 1799
National Maritime Museum

Edward I. Print
1 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

Lord Nelson's Arms. Print
1 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

View of Brest Harbour. This vignette was published in the first issue of the 'Naval Chronicle' in 1799 (effectively plate IV, though they were only numbered from plate V on) between pp. 144 and 145, which comprise a long accompanying description
1 February 1799
National Maritime Museum

Admiral. Fleets were usually divided into three squadrons which formed the van (forward), the centre and the rear. The rear was commanded by a rear-admiral who was subordinate to the vice-admiral commanding the van. The admiral commanded the centre squadr
15 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

Cabin - Boy. No.1.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, cabin boy's [Royal navy] Ship's boys were usually aged between twelve and sixteen years. Some came from poor families, others who had been convicted of petty crimes or vagr
15 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captain of Marines. No.10.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, captain of marine's [Royal navy]
15 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captain. No.8.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, captain's [Royal navy] The captain was responsible for fitting out his ship for sea and had 'to use his best endeavours to get the ship manned', by fair means or foul wh
15 Feb 1799
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Carpenter. No.3.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, carpenter's [Royal navy] The ship's carpenter was one of the most important warrant officers on board and had to pass an examination at Shipwright's Hall before he could
15 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

Cook. No.4.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, cook's [Royal navy] Ship's cooks were usually disabled seamen but were ranked as warrant officers. They were not appointed for their culinary skills, but produced the seaman'
15 Feb 1799
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Lieutenant. No.7.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, lieutenant's [Royal navy] Midshipmen had to pass an examination to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant who were usually about nineteen years old. Lieutenants were in charge o
15 Feb 1799
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Midshipman. No.5.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, cook's [Royal navy] Midshipmen were usually the sons of wealthy or aristocratic families training to become commissioned officers. They usually joined the Navy at the age of twel
15 Feb 1799
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Purser. No.6.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, purser's [Royal navy]
15 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

Purser. No.6.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, purser's [Royal navy]
Published 15 February 1799
National Maritime Museum

Sailor. No.2.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, cabin boy's [Royal navy]
15 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

A True Position of the French Fleet, as they were Moored near the Mouth of the Nile, and the manner in which Lord Nelson formed his Attack on them on the ever memorable 1st of August 1798. Technique includes aquatint.; Text in English below image.
20 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

Union between England & Ireland (caricature). Mounted with PAG8541.; Hand-coloured.; No.28. Bound in album PAG8512 with prints PAG8513-PAG8647; PAG8649- PAG8666.
20 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captain Sir Edward Berry of the Vanguard. See PAD3437 for an complete copy with full lettering and notes.
1 Mar 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captn. Sir Edward Berry, of the Vanguard, Engraved by Ridley from an Original Miniature by Grimaldi. Print, from the 'European Magazine'. Berry was Nelson's flag-captain in the 'Vanguard' at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798.
1 Mar 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captn. Sir Edwd Berry. Stipple engraving.
1 Mar 1799
National Maritime Museum

Nelsonian Medal. Rear-Admiral Lord Nelson of the Nile. Europe's Hope and Britain's Glory. Almighty God has Blessed His Majesty's Arms. Victory of the Nile August. 1. 1798. Engraved (by Permission of Alexander Davison, Esq) for the Anti Jaco
1 Mar 1799
National Maritime Museum

Nelsonian Medal. Technique includes etching.
1 Mar 1799
National Maritime Museum

Plate 1st of Lady Hamilton's Attitudes. Print
1 Mar 1799
National Maritime Museum

View of London from Greenwich Park. People enjoying the views of London from Greenwich Park. The River Thames and St. Paul's Cathedral are visible in the distance. The spire of St Alfege's, Greenwich is in the centre and the tower of St Nicholas
2 March 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captain Sir Thomas B. Thompson of the Leander [Thomas Boulden Thompson]. Print
15 Mar 1799
National Maritime Museum

'Delft' (1797). Scale: 1:96. Plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle, upper deck, and lower deck, fore and aft platforms, and inboard profile for 'Delft' (1797), a captured Dutch Third Rate, as taken off at Chatham Dockyard prior t
21 March 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captain Lewis Mortlock of His Majesties Sloop of War Wolverene of 12 Guns & 70 men, who gallantly distinguished himself in attacking & defeating two French Luggers of Superior Force. One of 16 guns the other 14 guns & 140 Men each off Boulogne
23 Mar 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captain Lewis Mortlock of His Majesty's sloop of war Wolverene of 12 guns & 70 men, who gallantly distinguished himself in attacking & defeating two French luggers of Superior Force, one of 16 guns the other 14 guns & 140 men each, off Bo
23 Mar 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captain Lewis Mortlock of His Majesty's Sloop of War Wolverine of 12 guns & 70 Men, who gallantly distinguished himself in attacking & defeating two French Luggers of Superior Force off Boulogne on the 3d Janry. 1799, and died in consequence
23 Mar 1799
National Maritime Museum

Plan of the Bay of St Jean D'Acre and environs sent to the Admiralty from thence on 23rd March 99 by Sir Sidney Smith Kt. Senior officer on the Levant Station. Single sheet. Ms. Cartographic Note: North at 90 degrees. Latitude and longitude marked. A
1799
National Maritime Museum

Admiral Lord Nelson, KB and the Victory of the Nile. This Portrait...at the...L'Orient's Tremendous Explosion...Inscribed to J J Angerstein.... Text in English below image.
25 Mar 1799
National Maritime Museum

View of Lord Bridport's Action off L'Orient, 1795. Vignette from the 'Naval Chronicle', 1799, f. p. 300. The accompanying description states that the view is from the north-west, showing the enemy nearing Port Louis, with Bridport'
1 April 1799
National Maritime Museum

Admiral Sr Richard Onslow Bart. Second in Command on the 11th of Octr 1797. Print
2 Apr 1799
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Admiral Sr Richard Onslow Bart. Second in Command on the 11th of Octr. 1797. Technique includes stipple engraving.
2 Apr 1799
National Maritime Museum

The Right Honourable Lord Hugh Seymour, Vice Admiral of the Blue. Print
12 Apr 1799
National Maritime Museum

To the Right Honorable Horatio Nelson... This Print representing the Glorious Victory over the French Fleet, on the Night of the 1st of August 1798, in the Bay of Bequieres. Hand-coloured.
13 Apr 1799
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Yo Heave Ho (caricature). Text in English below image.
24 Apr 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captn Sir Thomas B. Thompson of the Leander [Thomas Boulden Thompson]. Technique includes etching. Thompson was one of Nelson's 'band of brothers' at the Battle of the Nile in 1798, commanding the relatively small 'Leander'. He
1 May 1799
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Horatio Nelson, Esqr. now Lord Nelson, K.B. Rear Admiral of the Red Squadron, From an Original Picture painted in the Year 1786. Print
1 May 1799
National Maritime Museum

This Scene in the most Glorious Engagement that ever Dignified the Naval Tactics of Great Britain, by Admiral Lord Nelson on the 1st of August 1798 off the mouth of the Nile, is taken in the heat of Action just before the Orient Blew Up. Hand-coloured.; T
1 May 1799
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26 ft Yawl. Scale: 1:24. Plan showing the body plan, section, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth with inboard detail for a 6-oared 26 ft Yawl.
Dated: 6 May 1799
National Maritime Museum

28 ft Pinnace. Scale: 1:24. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with some inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for an 8-oared 28 ft Pinnace.
Dated: 6 May 1799
National Maritime Museum

This Portrait of Captain George Westcott, who fell on board his Majesty's Ship the Majestic of 74 guns, having bravely defended the Honor of the British Flag in the ever memorable Victory of the Nile, on the 1st August 1798; is respectfully Inscribed
12 May 1799
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Engagement of the Wolverene Gun Vessel.... with 2 French Luggers on the 4th Jany 1799. Hand-coloured.
15 May 1799
National Maritime Museum

Sir J B Warren. Print
1 Jun 1799
National Maritime Museum

Sir J.B. Warren. Stipple engraving.; Hand-coloured.
1 Jun 1799
National Maritime Museum

Immediately after the Destruction of L' Orient, the Action recommenced... (Battle of the Nile 1 Aug 1798). Print
11 Jun 1799
National Maritime Museum

Immediately after the Destruction of L' Orient, the Action recommenced... (Battle of the Nile 1 Aug 1798). Stored with PAH7940.; Hand-coloured.
11 Jun 1799
National Maritime Museum

This Action was fought on the 1st & 2nd of August 1798, between... British Ships under... Nelson and the French Fleet... in the Bay of Boukier.... Hand-coloured.
11 Jun 1799
National Maritime Museum