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USN 902534 Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1779-83

Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1779-83
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Title: Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1779-83
Caption: During the siege, the French and Spanish fleet started a bombardment at daylight on 13 September 1782. By the use of an improved gun carriage wheel and red hot shot the garrison finally gained the upper hand, and by noon of the 14th every ship had been blown up or burnt to the water's edge.
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Catalog #: USN 902534
Copyright Owner: National Archives
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Original Medium: Color print
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