The 'Royal Sovereign', Yacht RMG BHC3613

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The 'Royal Sovereign', Yacht RMG BHC3613

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A royal yacht is shown in starboard-broadside view, hove-to off a harbour believed to be Weymouth, with King George III and members of his family on board. It is flying the Royal Standard and the Union flag together with the fouled anchor, thus signifying the presence of the sovereign on board.

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19th century sailing ships in paintings

hms royal sovereign ship 1804

john thomas serres

paintings in the national maritime museum london

weymouth dorset in art

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1809

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National Maritime Museum London

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19th century sailing ships in paintings

hms royal sovereign ship 1804

john thomas serres

paintings in the national maritime museum london

weymouth dorset in art