The capture of the slaver 'Formidable' by HMS 'Buzzard', 17 December 1834, William John Huggins, after 1834

The capture of the slaver 'formidable' by hms 'buzzard', 17 december 1834 inscribed: “to lieut. Millward the officers & crew of his majesty’s brigantine buzzard. This plate representing his majesty’s brigantine buzzard lieut. Millward capturing the spanish slave brig formidable on the coast of africa, december 17th, 1834, the action commenced (after a chase of 9 hours with her sweeps) at 4. 45 p. M. , and lasted for 45 minutes when they ran her on board – is most respectfully dedicated by their most obedient servant w. J. Huggins marine painter to hs majesty. ” engraved by edward duncan after painting by painting by william j. Hugggins, published by p. S. Crawley, leadenhall, london, n. D. Huggins’ painting depicts the spanish slaver brig 'formidable' being taken by hm brigantine 'buzzard', 10 guns, on 17 december 1834. The national maritime museum has this, and also has huggins’ watercolour version (pag9762) and the aquatint (this one) by edward duncan after huggins’ painting (pah8184). The capture of the slaver 'formidable' by hms 'buzzard', 17 december 1834. Object Type: etching. Date: after 1834. Dimensions: 18 1/2 x 24 1/2 in.. The capture of the Spanish slaver 'Formidable' by HMS 'Buzzard', 17 December 1834 1569443729 7584