British Men of War, 18th century
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British Men of War, 18th century
British Men of War, 18th century.. British Men of War, 18th century- first rate, man of wars barge, seventy four (74 guns) and lugger (top), fire brig, flat-bottomed boat, gun vessel (The Wolverine) and man of wars long boat (below). Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J. Farey from Abraham Rees -Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary, - London, 1802
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This copperplate engraving, created by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J. Farey for Abraham Rees's "Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature" published in London in 1802, offers a fascinating glimpse into the British Royal Navy of the 18th century. The image showcases a first rate man of war, a powerful and grand naval vessel, armed with seventy-four guns. The ship is accompanied by a man of wars barge, a flat-bottomed boat used for transporting troops and supplies, and a fire brig, a small vessel equipped with pumps to extinguish fires on board larger ships. Additionally, the engraving depicts a lugger, a two-masted sailing vessel with a square-rigged foremast and fore-and-aft rigged mizzenmast, often used as a fast and agile warship. The gun vessel, The Wolverine, is also featured, a smaller, more nimble vessel, designed for carrying a large armament of guns. Lastly, a man of wars long boat is shown, a rowed boat used for carrying marines and boarding enemy ships. This intricately detailed engraving provides a window into the naval warfare of the time, showcasing the various types of vessels that made up the British Royal Navy during the 18th century. The precision and artistry of the engraving serve as a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the time, making it an invaluable historical record.
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