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Detention of the imperial brig on the Scheldt, 1784
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Detention of the imperial brig on the Scheldt, 1784

Reinier Vinkeles (I) · 1791 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The Dutch schooner Dolphijn, under the command of Lieutenant Tobias Tak Cuperus, intercepts the Austrian imperial brig Louis, which was attempting to sail up the Scheldt, 8 October 1784. The Dutch ship fires a warning shot. The incidents of that day are referred to by the nickname the Kettle War.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printbattle (+ sailing-ships)ScheldeKeteloorlog (1784)
Credit lineTegenhouden van de keizerlijke brik op de Schelde, 1784. 1791. Reinier Vinkeles (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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