Royal Charles Stern | Charles Tomkins | 1800 17th Century one small scuff

one small scuff

both Cyane and Levant surrendered

past New York and Long Island to Cape Code

Hood had been promoted to Admiral of the Blue by the time he returned in November 1794

Albert Rieger was an Austrian painter best known for his dark

Royal Charles Stern | Charles Tomkins | 1800 17th Century one small scuffEngraved by Charles Tomkins, this aquatint engraving offers a detailed stern view of the "Royal Charles," a grand ship built in 1673. The intricate design on the ship's stern prominently features a coat of arms, displaying the mottoes "Dieu et mon Droit" of British royalty and the Order of the Garter. The scene is set with a sail billowing in the wind above the ship, highlighting the vessel's majestic and stately appearance. The engraving captures the