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NH 70367 Commodore Nelson's squadron skillfully maneuvering against a superior French force in 1795.

Commodore Nelson's squadron skillfully maneuvering against a superior French force in 1795.
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Title: Commodore Nelson's squadron skillfully maneuvering against a superior French force in 1795.
Caption: Engraving, published in the Naval Chronicle, vol 27, London, 1812. This incident occurred on 6-7 July 1795, when Captain Horatio Nelson's squadron, consisting of HMS AGAMEMNON (64), two frigates, and two sloops, was unsuccessfully pursued by five French ships of the line, off Cape Corse, Corsica.
Description: Published in the Naval Chronicle, vol. 27, London, 1812.
Catalog #: NH 70367
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1810
Before this Year: 1819
Original Medium: BW Photo, Engraving
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