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NH 64287 Night Action between the LEANDER, 50 guns, and a French three Decker, 18 January 1783

Night Action between the LEANDER, 50 guns, and a French three Decker, 18 January 1783
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Title: Night Action between the LEANDER, 50 guns, and a French three Decker, 18 January 1783
Caption: Engraving published in the Naval Chronicle, London, February 1800, by Bunney and Gold. Stipple engraving by W. Ellis after N. Pocock. This action occurred in the West Indies. The French ship was never identified, but the British supposed her to be of at least 74 guns, and probably more.
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Catalog #: NH 64287
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Engraving by W. Ellis after N. Pocock.
Original Date: 1800-02-01
After this Year: 1800
Before this Year: 1809
Original Medium: BW Photo, Engraving
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