Approach of the floating batteries before Gibraltar on the morning of the 13th of Septr. 1782 [engraving]

Cleveley, John; Tomkins, Charles; Jukes, Francis

Scene from the Franco-Spanish siege of Gibraltar in 1782; this sepia engraving (aquatint with etching) shows the floating batteries commanded by Rear-Admiral Bonaventura Moreno, getting into position to begin Gibraltar's defences. See companion engraving, "Defeat of the floating batteries before Gibraltar on the night on the 13th of Sep.t 1782" filed as P&E L2008F122

Title

Approach of the floating batteries before Gibraltar on the morning of the 13th of Septr. 1782 [engraving]

Creator

Cleveley, John 1747-1786
Tomkins, Charles 1757-1823
Jukes, Francis 1745-1812

Date

1785

Date (Text)

c.Feb.y 9th, 1785

Publisher

[London] By C. Tomkins ...

System Control No.

P&E L2008F121