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The Naval Battle at Cape La Hogue, 1692
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The Naval Battle at Cape La Hogue, 1692

William Woollett · 1781-10-18 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Attacks by the combined English-Dutch fleets under Russell and Almonde on the French under Tourville at the Battle of Cape La Hogue, 29 May - 3 June 1692. Depicted is the moment Tourville attempts to step from one boat into another and is seized by an Englishman whose hand he will cut off with his sword. To the right and center, French ships. In the caption, the title, dedication, and address in four lines in English.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDe zeeslag bij Kaap La Hogue, 1692. 1781-10-18. William Woollett. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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