207 Action between the “Arethusa” and “Belle Poule” (673). . . . . unnamed.
The “Arethusa,” with its stern to the spectator, is to the left; “La Belle Poule” is on the right. They are discharging heavy broadsides at each other. The moon is seen in the distance between them.
The action took place on the 17th of July, 1778, off the Lizard, and lasted two hours at close quarters without intermission. The “Belle Poule” got away, though the English had got the best of the fight.
208 Sea Piece (1078). . . . . Brooking.
On the right is an English frigate bearing away; on the left one coming in. A fair specimen of this good marine painter.
209 George III. Reviewing the Fleet at Portsmouth (1012). [See No. 235.] . . . . . D. Serres.
A large man-of-war in the centre; smaller craft on each side.
210 The Royal Yacht which brought Queen Charlotte to England in 1761, to be married to George III., in a storm (1001) . . . . . Wright.
The Royal Yacht is in the centre of the picture, attended by a convoy of twelve vessels. It had been re-named “The Royal Charlotte,” and was newly ornamented with a profusion of carving and gilding for the occasion. They embarked at Stade on the 24th of August, and landed at Harwich on September 6th.