British Royal Navy Ships Sailing Off The Coast | Dominic Serres | 18th Century 20th Century although most ships fought at

although most ships fought at anchor

Indeed she was lucky to escape an encounter with a fresh opponent

5 cm x 28 cm

An unbalanced diet caused an outbreak of scurvy and fourteen convicts died before the ship reached the coast of Van Diemen's Land on the morning of 12 March 1835

There was a continuing campaign by various European navies and the American navy to suppress the piracy against Europeans by the North African Barbary states

British Royal Navy Ships Sailing Off The Coast | Dominic Serres | 18th Century 20th Century although most ships fought atFine large 18th Century British Royal Navy Ships Sailing Off The Coast, oil on canvas attributed to Dominic Serres. Excellent quality and condition early maritime scene with various shipping in idyllic condition and magnificent detail in the ships sails and rigging as well as the treatment of the sky (typical of Serres's painting) presented in an antique gilt frame. Measurements: 95cm x 70cm framed approx