The representation of his majesty’s ship monmouth of 64 guns commanded by capt. N james alms, at the close of the action in the east indies, between that ship and the french admiral in the / hero of 74 guns, and two. 1786
a view of the final stages of the battle of providien, fought on 12 april 1782 off the east coast of sri lanka between a british fleet under the command of vice-admiral sir edward hughes (c. 1720-94), and a french fleet commanded by the bailli de suffren. The french won a tactical victory. Captain james alms (1728-91) particularly distinguished himself in this battle. American war of independence (1775-83). George iii catalogue entry: naval engagement representation of h. M. Ship monmouth, captain james alms, at the close of the action in the east indies between that ship and the french admiral in the hero, and two other french ships in the general engagement of the 12. Th of april 1782: by d. Serres, engraved by i. Peltro and published by wilkinson 1786. Date: 20 October 1786. Dimensions: 43.5 x 60.1 cm (neatline); 47.3 x 60.1 cm (image); 49.2 x 63.3 cm (platemark); 50.0 x 64.2 cm (sheet). Medium: engraving and etching. Depicted Place: Providien, Bay of Bengal. Collection: Royal Collection. Battle of Providien, 1782 RCIN 734079
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