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CAMPERDOWN Viscount Duncans victory and Admiral de Winter
CAMPERDOWN Viscount Duncans victory and Admiral de Winters resignation on board the Venerable. British defeat of the Dutch fleet. Date: 11 October 1797
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1797 Admiral Camperdown Celebration Duncan Resignation Revolutionary Sailors Scabard Surrender Venerable Victorious Victory Viscount Wars Winters Fleet
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking print commemorates the momentous naval battle of Camperdown, which took place on the 11th of October, 1797. The scene depicts the resignation of Vice Admiral Jan de Winter of the Dutch Navy, following his defeat at the hands of British Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, aboard the HMS Venerable. The British victory marked a significant turning point in the Anglo-Dutch War, which was a part of the wider European conflict known as the French Revolutionary Wars. The print captures the tense atmosphere of the moment, with de Winter standing resolute on the quarterdeck of the Venerable, surrounded by his officers and British sailors. Dressed in his full admiral's uniform, de Winter holds his sabre in one hand and extends the other in a gesture of surrender. Nelson, depicted in the background, watches the scene unfold with a mixture of triumph and satisfaction. The sailors on the British ships can be seen celebrating the victory with cheers and the waving of flags. The Dutch fleet, meanwhile, lies defeated in the background, with several ships on fire and others surrendering. The print provides a vivid and dramatic account of the events of that day, immortalizing the bravery and strategic prowess of the British Navy during a time of war and political upheaval. The intricate detail and dynamic composition of the print make it a captivating historical record and a testament to the skill of the artist. It offers a unique insight into the uniforms, ships, and naval tactics of the late 18th century, making it an invaluable resource for historians, enthusiasts, and collectors of naval history.
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