The Bombardment of Sveaborg, 9 August 1855 by John Wilson Carmichael
Summary
On the left are three ships of the line all in port-bow view, the 'Belle-Isle', 'Duke of Wellington', 'Tourville' (French), Then in the foreground in starboard-bow view the 'Edinburgh'. The paddle steamer 'Dragon' is in starboard-quarter view beyond her bow. To the right is a French paddle steamer, in starboard-quarter view, flying the flag of Vice-Admiral Penaud. Beyond, is also the paddle steamer 'Merlin' in starboard-quarter view, with Rear-Admiral Dundas on board.
On the bottom of the frame are listed the British ships, 'Duke of Wellington', 'Belle-Isle', 'Edinburgh', 'Geyser', 'Dragon', 'Vulture' and 'Merlin'.
Tags
Date
1855
Source
National Maritime Museum
Copyright info
public domain