File:Gibraltar, 1801 (Second Battle of Algeciras) RCIN 735099.jpg

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Gibraltar Bay   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Robert Dodd  (1748–1815)  wikidata:Q973073
 
Alternative names
Dodd
Description British marine painter and engraver
Date of birth/death 1748 Edit this at Wikidata February 1815 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Wapping London
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London Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q973073
Title
Gibraltar Bay
Description
English: [bottom, below title:] To Sir James Saumarez Bar.t this View of his putting to Sea on the 12.th July 1801, with five sail of the Line and one Frigate, in the face of an Enemy, consisting of ten sail of the Line, two of which were of 112 Guns each; / with three Frigates, and several Gun Boats: is most respectfully inscribed by his Obed.t Serv.t / Rob.t Dodd.

A view of the preliminary stage of the second naval Battle of Algeciras, fought at night in the Strait of Gibraltar, on 12 July 1801 in which the British, commanded by Rear Admiral Saumarez, defeated the Franco-Spanish fleet. French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802): Anglo-Spanish War (1798-1802).

This view shows the British ships in the foreground, putting out to sea before engaging the Franco-Spanish ships in action during the night. Having been repulsed during the First Battle of Algeciras Bay on 6 July, Rear Admiral James Saumarez (1757-1836; 1st Baron Saumarez) captured a Spanish ship (two others having sunk) with no British losses.

One of a pair of prints; the companion is at RCIN 735098.

Dec.r 31.st 1802, by R. Dodd. N.o 41, Charing Cross, near the Admiralty.

George III catalogue entry: Gibraltar Gibraltar Bay. View of Sir James Saumarez Bar.t putting to sea on the 12.th of July 1801, with 5 sail of the line and one frigate, in the face of an Enemy consisting of 10 sail of the line, 3 frigates and several gun boats: by R. Dodd, 1802.
Depicted place Bay of Gibraltar (36°09'00"N 05°26'00"W)
Date 31 December 1802
date QS:P571,+1802-12-31T00:00:00Z/11
Medium Aquatint with etching and engraving
Dimensions 48.7 x 70.7 cm (image)
institution QS:P195,Q1459037
Accession number
RCIN 735099
Place of creation R. Dodd. N.o 41, Charing Cross, near the Admiralty.
Source/Photographer https://militarymaps.rct.uk/french-revolutionary-wars-1792-1802/gibraltar-1801
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