26th Apr, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter)
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[Z] THE LONDON GAZETTE: THE ACTION OF 2ND MAY 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE: THE ACTION OF 2ND MAY 1707
comprising one issue dated 5-8 May 1707
A graphic report on a naval battle in which a French squadron intercepted a large British convoy escorted by H.M.S. Hampton Court, H.M.S. Grafton and H.M.S. Royal Oak. The Hampton Court and Grafton were taken, along with the fleet of some 40 coasters. The Royal Oak escaped, in spite of being hit below the waterline with 11ft of water in the hold. A second report on the same page dated 3 May, Rye, details the arrival of a longboat from the Hampton Court with a midshipman and seven sailors, who escaped when the ship was being plundered. They reported the captain, George Clements, continued to fight although mortally wounded.
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THE LONDON GAZETTE: THE ACTION OF 2ND MAY 1707
comprising one issue dated 5-8 May 1707
A graphic report on a naval battle in which a French squadron intercepted a large British convoy escorted by H.M.S. Hampton Court, H.M.S. Grafton and H.M.S. Royal Oak. The Hampton Court and Grafton were taken, along with the fleet of some 40 coasters. The Royal Oak escaped, in spite of being hit below the waterline with 11ft of water in the hold. A second report on the same page dated 3 May, Rye, details the arrival of a longboat from the Hampton Court with a midshipman and seven sailors, who escaped when the ship was being plundered. They reported the captain, George Clements, continued to fight although mortally wounded.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter), 26th Apr, 2022
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-97
Mercantile (Steam) – 100-162
Naval (Sail) – 165-236
Naval (Steam) – 237-318
Navigational & Scientific Instruments – 320-380
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