Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1797) – British vs Spanish Fleets, John William Edy, 17 July 1797

A view of the british fleet, commanded by admiral sir john jervis (1735-1823), and including the captain (commodore horatio nelson) pursuing and defeating the larger spanish fleet, commanded by don josé de cordova off cape st vincent on 14 february 1797. Anglo-spanish war (1796-1808). Below edge of view, the names of the ships depicted in the view published july 17 1797 by john harris n. O 3 sweetings alley royal exchange & n. O 8 old broad street, london r. Cleveley delin. Marine painter to their / royal highness the prince of wales & duke of clarence. J. W. Edy fecit. John jervis, viscount st vincent (1735-1823) (dedicatee). Date: 17 July 1797. Place of creation: N.o 8 Old Broad Street, London. Dimensions: 46.0 x 68.0 cm (image). Medium: aquatint with etching and engraving. Depicted Place: Cabo de São Vicente, Portugal. Collection: Royal Collection. Cape St Vincent, 1797 RCIN 735050