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Supporting museums Art we've helped buy The British Fleet at Anchor off St Lucia, 1778
The British Fleet at Anchor off St Lucia, 1778 The British Fleet at Anchor off St Lucia, 1778

The British Fleet at Anchor off St Lucia, 1778

Dominic Serres

Art Funded
2001
Dimensions
108 x 184 cm
Vendor
PHB Alderson
View of the English Squadron commanded by Admiral Barrington and transports in the Cul de Sac (St.

Lucia).... December 16th 1778. Commemorates Admiral Barrington's capture of this strategically significant West Indian island in the American War.

Provenance

Admiral the Hon Samuel Barrington; (1729-1800) Shute Barrington, Bishop of Durham who presented it to Greenwich Hospital, 1824; returned circa 1853 to Barrington family; by descent to 11th Viscount Barrington; Right Reverend PHB Alderson.

Oil on canvas

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