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[edit]| A representation of the dreadfull situation of the Halsewell East Indiaman ...before her total dissolution on the rocks ... 6th of Jany 1786 | |
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Lieut. Wm. Elliott |
| Title |
A representation of the dreadfull situation of the Halsewell East Indiaman ...before her total dissolution on the rocks ... 6th of Jany 1786 |
| Description |
English: Full title: 'A representation of the dreadfull Situation of the Halsewell East Indiaman Capt. Richd. Pierce at the instant before her total dissolution on the rocks near Seacomb in the Isle of Purbeck on the coast of Dorsetshire the morning of the 6th. of Janry, 1786.', a dedication from the engraver to the East India Company and 'Drawn and Engraved by Lieutt. Wm. Elliott. / Published Jany. 26th 1786 by Lieut/ W,.. Elliott No. 48 Park Street Grosvenor Square near the Chappel and Sold by Mr. Merle Printseller Leadenhall Street near the India House'. |
| Depicted place | Isle of Purbeck |
| Date | 1786 |
| Medium | etching, aquatint |
| Dimensions | 307 mm x 546 mm |
| Accession number |
1871,0812.5255 |
| Place of creation | London |
| Source/Photographer | https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1871-0812-5255 |
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