H.M.S. Princess Charlotte and part of the Allied Fleet in a heavy Gale at St George Bay near Beyrout, December 2, 1841. 2008BV5555
Summary
Hand-coloured lithograph in draft depicting the H.M.S. Princess Charlotte and part of the Allied Fleet near Beirut, Syria. Lettered with partially mutilated title, key to the ships and 'H.M.S. Prinss. Charlotte & Part Of The Allied Fleet Under The Command Of Sir R. Stopford G.C.B. G.C.M.G. Admiral Of The Red Rear Adml. Of Grt. Britain.'
The title, key and other lettering are in strips, stuck on and mounted with the print.
Very heavy swells causing trouble for ships off a coast.
Ships are identified on the print.
Lieut. John Frederick Warre (27 November 1815 – 3 July 1847) of the Royal Navy, service history, died while serving in China.
Richard Dunning White biography
HMS Princess Charlotte and part of the Allied Fleet in a heavy Gale at St George Bay near Beirut, 32 December 1841.
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