HMS Britannia with other shipping off Swansea | Joseph Walter | 19th Century 17th Century During the evening of 17

During the evening of 17 August the French fleet successfully passed through the Strait of Gibraltar

and forests rendered in great detail with a particular relish given to the effects of light

The second barge from the left has the name 'Providence' painted on the stern

Small figures can be seen in the foreground

In the main view 'Victory' also flies a Union jack on her bowsprit and a red ensign

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