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NH 123362 The French Admiral Count de Grasse delivering the sword to Admiral (now Lord Rodney). 12th of April 1782.

The French Admiral Count de Grasse delivering the sword to Admiral (now Lord Rodney). 12th of April 1782.
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Title: The French Admiral Count de Grasse delivering the sword to Admiral (now Lord Rodney). 12th of April 1782.
Caption: The French Admiral Count de Grasse delivering the sword to Admiral (now Lord Rodney). Being a more exact representation of that memorable event than is given in any other work of this kind. On board the Ville de France after being defeated by that gallant commander on the glorious 12th of April 1782. In the West Indies. Metz delin. Fiegl sculp.
Description: Wars & Operations, U.S.: American Revolution
Catalog #: NH 123362
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Metz delin. Fiegl sculp.
Original Date: Fri, Apr 12, 1782
After this Year: 1775
Before this Year: 1783
Original Medium: Engraving, Drawing
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