English Man-of War Saluting, n. d.
This unidentified man-of-war was likely similar to HMS York, of 60 guns, and other flagships that patrolled Newfoundland waters before 1729. Painting by Peter Monamy (1681-1749).

From E. Keble Chatterton, Old Sea Paintings: The Story of Maritime Art as depicted by the Great Masters (London: John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., © 1928) 96.

Image source updated November 2004.