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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Position of the English and French Fleets Immediately Previous to the Action on the 5th Sept. 1781
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Position of the English and French Fleets Immediately Previous to the Action on the 5th Sept. 1781

CultureAmerican | English
Date1794
MediumLaid paper
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/2 x 9 1/8 in. (21.6 x 23.2 cm)
Overall, Frame: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (36.2 x 48.9 cm)
InscribedAt upper right corner on face in margin "1794/Va./10-8-". Also, title, then "Engraved for Stedman's History of the American War".
Credit LineThe Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA
Object number57.40.15
Not on view
DescriptionA map showing Lynnhaven Bay with the French and English fleets. English fleet beyond Cape Charles and seven French ships out from Cape Henry.

Published ReferencesSTEDMAN'S HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WAR