Action between HMS Venus and the Semillante | Thomas Elliott | 1800 Size:14"x11" Measurements: 95cm x 70cm framed

Measurements: 95cm x 70cm framed approx

included squadrons from the eyalets (provinces) of Egypt and Tunis

this fine art print brings the classic artwork to life

Her master and owner was Juan de la Cosa

Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age

Action between HMS Venus and the Semillante | Thomas Elliott | 1800 Size:14"x11" Measurements: 95cm x 70cm framedAction between HMS Venus and the Semillante, 27 May 1793. An incident from the beginning of the French Revolutionary Wars, 1793 1815. The British ship Venus commanded by Captain Jonathan Faulkner, sighted a strange sail at 03: 00 when 120 miles south west of Cape Finisterre. About 07: 00 the ship put out blue colours and the Venus answered by signalling a private code to which the other ship made no reply. The first shots were fired about 07: 30 and