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

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

[London] By C. Tomkins ... c.Feb.y 9th, 1785

1 print ; image 26 x 36 cm. on sheet 29 x 38 cm.

P&E L2008F121

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
Digitized image available, see URL.

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