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The 'Royal Prince' and Other Vessels at the Four Days' Flight, 1-4 June 1666

Abraham Storck, 1644-1708

A composite picture of various incidents in the four days' battle between the Dutch and the English off the mouth of the Thames. In the centre is a stern view of De Ruyter's flagship the Zeven Provincien,and, on the right, the Royal Prince which ran ashore on the Galloper and was burnt on the third day. In the centre middle-distance is Prince Rupert's flagship, the Royal James, with her main topmast going by the board.

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Title of artwork, date

The 'Royal Prince' and Other Vessels at the Four Days' Flight, 1-4 June 1666, 1644-1708

Date supported

1948

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

77 x 107 cm

Grant

800

Total cost

800

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