Object number
4701.10.1
Title
A SUBMARINE EXPLOSION AGAINST THE WRECK OF H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE
Creator
Description
A monochrome print, maritime scene showing the eruption on the sea surface caused by an underwater explosion. Cheering spectators are aboard ships and boats moored around the site. On the horizon is the shoreline. Print includes production details and a commentary which states: 'TO COLONEL C.W.PASLEY, R.E. C.B. THIS PRINT REPRESENTING THE SUBMARINE EXPLOSION OF THE LARGE CYLINDER CONTAINING 2300LBS. OF POWDER AGAINST THE WRECK OF
H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE, AT SPITHEAD, SEPR. 23RD 1839 IS MOST RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED BY HIS OBEDIENT SERVANT R.S.THOMAS, LIEUT. R.N.
Dimensions
- Height: 389 mm
- Width: 430 mm
- Depth: 22 mm