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.
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