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HMS Calcutta 1806.jpg

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Author
Thomas Whitcombe (1763–1824)  wikidata:Q2676635
 
Description British painter
Date of birth/death circa 19 May 1763
date QS:P,+1763-05-19T00:00:00Z/11,P1480,Q5727902
 circa 1824
date QS:P,+1824-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Location of birth/death London Edit this at Wikidata unknown
Work location
Bristol, Wales, Devon, Plymouth, etc.
Authority control
creator QS:P170,Q2676635
Description
A painting of the Action of 26 September 1805 in which HMS Calcutta was captured by a French squadron.
Date early nineteenth century
Source/Photographer National Library of Australia http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/346253

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''Magnanime'' engaging and capturing HMS ''Calcutta'' on 26 September 1805. French frigate ''Armide'' in attendance.

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