A view of hms amethyst capturing the french frigate thétis on 10 november 1808 off the île de groix. Napoleonic wars (1803-15). Sir michael seymour (1768-1834) was created a baronet on 31 may 1809 and so this print, which refers to him as a baronet, must have been made after that date. Having been promoted to captain on 11 august 1800, seymour was appointed to the 36-gun frigate amethyst, seen on the left in this view, in june 1806. This view shows the action in which the amethyst captured the french frigate thétis, which had only a few hours before sailed from l'orient, bound for martinique with a detachment of troops on board. George iii catalogue entry: naval engagement h. M. Ship amethyst commanded by sir m. Seymour bar. T capturing the french frigate thetis on the 10. Th of nov. R 1808: by r. Dodd. Date: after 1809. Place of creation: 41 Charing Cross, London. Dimensions: 42.1 x 58.2 cm (image). Medium: aquatint with etching and engraving. Depicted Place: Île de Groix, Brittany, France. Collection: Royal Collection. Île de Groix, 1808 RCIN 735142
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