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NH 66533 "Island of Goree on The West Coast of Africa"

"Island of Goree on The West Coast of Africa"
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Title: "Island of Goree on The West Coast of Africa"
Caption: Engraving by Medland after a drawing by Pocock. Published in The Naval Chronicle, Vol 15, by J. Gold, London, 1806 " This Island, in latitude 14° 40' N., and longitude 17° 25' W., Is only a barren rock, a mile long, and a furlong broad." It was Captured by The French in January 1804 and recaptured by the English the same year
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Catalog #: NH 66533
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Medland after a drawing by Pocock
After this Year: 1800
Before this Year: 1810
Original Medium: BW Photo
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