The Honble. Edward Boscawen Admiral of ye blue Squadron of his Majtys. Fleet and one of the Lords Comrs. of the Admiralty
Place image published:
[London]
Image publisher:
[R. James, J. Dursley, A. Mallard, J. Darnton, F. Newton, and E. Caxton]
Image date:
[1777]
Image function:
plate, following p. 240
Technique:
engraving
Image dimension height:
16 cm.
Image dimension width:
10.8 cm.
Page dimension height:
21.5 cm.
Page dimension width:
12.5 cm.
Materials medium:
ink
Materials support:
paper
Languages:
English
Description:
Portrait of Edward Boscawen holding a map of Cape Breton in one hand and including a ship, anchor, and sword.
Source Title:
Britannia triumphant: or, An account of the sea-fights and victories of the English nation ...
Source place of publication:
London
Source publisher:
Sold by R. James, J. Dursley, A. Mallard, J. Darnton, F. Newton, and E. Caxton
Source date:
MDCCLXXVII. [1777]
notes:
Boscawen was promoted to Vice Admiral of the Blue in 1755 and given command of a squadron whose orders were to intercept all French reinforcements being sent to America. In 1758 he, with General Amherst who led the land forces, took the fortress of Louisbourg and the island of Cape Breton.
Time Period:
1751-1800
Subject Area:
Artifacts, industry, and human activities; Portraits
