ENGLISH NAVAL SCHOOL, LATE 18TH-CENTURY
The fleet under the command of V:A: Lord Hood at Spithead 1791
Watercolour on card
3 x 4¾in. (7.6 x 12cm.)

This interesting miniature watercolour appears to have been removed from a midshipman's log and details the two lines of ships present at this review, each craft numbered corresponding to a key below, and which included many of the principal ships of the day, including Victory, Cumberland, Vanguard etc.

Condition Report
Strong overall condition; colours remain vibrant; remnant of blue paper to reverse from previous album page mount.

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