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NH 66172 "The HOCHE in tow of the DORIS," battle of 12 October 1798.

"The HOCHE in tow of the DORIS," battle of 12 October 1798.
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Title: "The HOCHE in tow of the DORIS," battle of 12 October 1798.
Caption: Stipple engraving by W. Ellis after N. Pocock. Published in the "Naval Chronicle," March 1800, by Bunney and Gold, London. View of the HOCHE under jury masts, being towed by HMS DORIS into Lough Swilly, Ireland; as she appeared from HMS ROBUST, which was in company. From a sketch by Captain R. Williams of the Marines. The HOCHE had been captured on 12 October, but lost her masts in stormy weather shortly after and had to be towed into port.
Description: Original in Navy Department Library.
Catalog #: NH 66172
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Engraving by W. Ellis after N. Pocock.
After this Year: 1800
Before this Year: 1809
Original Medium: BW Photo, Engraving
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