French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802)
Maps and prints of naval engagements collected by George III during the decade of war
Grenada, 1795 (Grenada, Windward Isles) 12°07'00"N 61°40'00"W
published 12 Feb 1798Aquatint with etching and engraving; some roulette work; printed on paper; laid down on paper, the paper backing brought round the edges of the recto | 42.0 x 65.4 cm (image) | RCIN 735038
Captain Henry Warre was the commander of the frigate Mermaid. The Bay of Requin is on the south-east coast of Grenada. The view shows the action taking place during a wild storm, with the wind coming from the north-east, the rain lashing the land and streaks of lightning. The French crew of the Brutus, which was eventually captured by the Mermaid, are escaping from the corvette by sliding down a taut rope to reach the coast.
Several words in the title, and the name 'Henry Warre' are very faintly engraved in this example, which may be a proof copy.
Dedication: [bottom, below title, to each side of the coat of arms, and following on from the second line of the title:] To the President, Council and Inhabitants composing the Colony of Grenada, this small token of Gratitude is very respectfully dedicated by Their most faithful Servant / Henry Warre.
Condition: one fold line; paper backing brought round edges of recto.
William Faden (1749-1836) (publisher) [bottom centre, to each side of the coat of arms:] Printed & Published as the Act directs by W.m Faden Geographer to His Majesty Feb.y 12; 1798.
After Nicholas Pocock (1740-1821) (artist) [bottom left, below edge of view:] Painted by N. Pocock.
Robert Pollard (c. 1755/6-1839) (engraver) [bottom right, below edge of view:] Engraved by R. Pollard.
Subject(s)
Royal NavyNavy-FranceWatermark: None visible
Condition: one fold line; paper backing brought round edges of recto
38.7 x 65.4 cm (neatline)
42.0 x 65.4 cm (image)
43.4 x 67.7 cm (platemark)
44.4 x 68.9 cm (sheet)
Printed title:
The Situation of His Majesty’s Ship the Mermaid on the 10,th of Oct,r 1795, at Requin on the Windward Coast of Grenada, run aground in Chase of the French Corvette Brutus, (afterwards named the Warre, by the Legislature of Grenada) in endeavouring to prevent the landing / of Troops and Ammunition to the Aid of a most brutal & ferocious Enemy. [bottom, below view, to each side of the coat of arms of Henry Warre]
Dedication:
[bottom, below title, to each side of the coat of arms, and following on from the second line of the title:] To the President, Council and Inhabitants composing the Colony of Grenada, this small token of Gratitude is very respectfully dedicated by Their most faithful Servant / Henry Warre.
Annotations:
George III heading [black pencil:] Military Naval Engagement at Reguin 10 Oct 1795 Port folio No 5.
Other annotations: (Recto) [the date in the title is underlined in black pencil.] (Verso) [bottom left, black pencil:] 113.a; [top right, black pencil, obscured by paper backing: the old heading; top right, black pencil:] 10; [bottom right, black pencil:] 1795-10; [centre, black pencil, obscured by paper backing:] 8.
George III catalogue entry:
Naval Engagement The situation of H.M. Ship the Mermaid, on the 10.th of Oct.r 1795 at Requin on the Windward Coast of Granada, run aground in chace of the French Corvette Brutus: by N. Pocock, engraved by Pollard, 1798.
Subject(s)
Grenada, Windward Isles (12°07'00"N 61°40'00"W)
Bibliographic reference(s)
no.113.a (Cust [Parker] : Parker, H., 1911. Naval battles from the collection of prints formed and owned by Commander Sir Charles Leopold Cust. 2 vols, London)
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