Royal Navy officer, shot for failure in combat (1704-1757)
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Admiral Byng and a group of men in discussion around a table with Henry Fox as a fox who holds a balance with numerous names in one paw and a weight in the other. Engraving, 1756.
Date: [26 July 1756]Reference: 579974i- Pictures
The British lion with one paw cut off stands before the French cock pecking at the Union flag, while Admiral Byng points to a battle plan. Engraving, 1756.
Date: [1756]Reference: 579983i- Pictures
Three figures celebrate the actions of Admiral Keppel against the French on a precipice off which fall Sir Hugh Palliser who is pulled down by the rope of an old hag and the fire breath of the devil. Etching, ca. 1779.
Date: [1779]Reference: 585015i