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File:HMS Rosario - The gallant action off Dieppe, March 1812 BM 1917,1208.4643 (cropped).jpg

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English: The gallant action off Dieppe, March 1812. By H.M. Brigs Roasario & Griffonne , Cpan Harvey & Trollope, defeating 12 French Brigs, each carrying 4 long carronades, 32 Ps and 30 men, Taking Three of the Brigs and destroying two more, although the French had a majority of 22, guns & 440 men. The view here taken is 3/4 mile eastward of Dieppe, under the high cliffs.

Drawn by Lieut E. Vidal

Print made by: John Heaviside Clark. Print made by: Matthew Dubourg. Published by: Edward Orme. After: Emeric Essex Vidal

1917,1208.4643

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Two British brigs in action against 12 French brigs, one of which foundered in foreground. 1812 Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured

Lettered with title followed by an account of the attack; production details beneath the image, "Drawn by Lieu.t E. Vidal - Published, June 4th.1812 by Edwd. Orme Printseller & Publisher to his Majesty and Prince Regent., Bond St. (corner of Brooke St) London.- Engraved by Clark & Dubourg."

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Emeric Essex Vidal (artist)

Clark & Dubourg (Engravers)
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