ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL DRUMMOND (BRITISH, 1765-1844)
Captain William Rogers capturing the 'Jeune Richard', 1st October 1807
Oil on panel
27½ x 23in. (70 x 58.5cm.)

A larger version of this dramatic painting is contained within the National Collection at Greenwich, Reference BHC0579, and was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1808, No. 276. The entry describes in full how the merchantman Windsor Castle was attacked in the Caribbean on the 1st October 1807 by the vastly superior French Privateer Jeune Richard. Not only did the Windsor Castle (under Acting Captain William Rogers, depicted heroically at the centre of this picture) repulse Jeune Richard's repeated attacks, but they mounted a successful counter attack with a boarding party which overwhelmed Jeune Richard's greater numbers and took her as a prize instead. It was much reported at the time and the crew of Windsor Castle were lavishly rewarded for their valour.

Condition Report
This painting was acquired by the vendor's grandfather circa 1920 and was hung in rooms with open fires until almost completely obscured. It was recently professionally cleaned and conserved to a high standard and is in bright and fine condition overall.

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