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Camperdown, Battle of, 1797

1797 major naval action of the French Revolutionary Wars

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  • A woman holding a trident and a shield is riding on a chariot pulled through the waves by horses; representing the Battle of Camperdown. Engraving by J. Parker after R. Smirke.

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    Good news for old England . A full, true, and particular account of the defeat of the Dutch fleet! which took place on Wednesday, October 11th, 1797, off the coast of Holland, near Camperdown and Egmont, by the British fleet, under the gallant Admiral Duncan, when nine ships of the line, and two frigates, were the fruits of this glorious victory! also, a correct list of the number of officers, seamen, and marines, killed and wounded on board the British fleet. To which is added, a list of the Dutch ships taken.

    | Date: 1797]
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    A woman holding a trident and a shield is riding on a chariot pulled through the waves by horses; representing the Battle of Camperdown. Engraving by J. Parker after R. Smirke.

    Robert Smirke | Date: 1803 | Reference: 37678i

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