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A depiction of an action that took place during the War of the English Succession between the French and Anglo-Dutch fleets. The latter was at sea in the Channel in May 1692. The Comte de Tourville was in Bertheaume Bay awaiting a large reinforcement from Toulon. His force was intended to convoy the French invasion fleet to put James II back on the English throne. On 17 May he left his anchorage and with 44 ships of the line went in search of Edward Russell, the British commander-in-chief. However he was inferior to the Anglo-Dutch fleet with a force of less than half their strength, which included 99 ships of the line. He acted rashly by attacking the allied centre and rear. The Dutch were in the van so were not engaged, and Russell ordered them to double-back. Although the French fought hard they were only saved from destruction by the poor visibility, which became too thick for general fighting in the early afternoon.
Title
The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 129.5 x W 203.2 cm
Accession number
BHC0332
Acquisition method
National Maritime Museum (Greenwich Hospital Collection)
Work type
Painting
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England
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