Royal Yacht Near The Shore | Francis Swaine | 1768 16th Century since a total of ten

since a total of ten vessels are included

emphasizing the perilous situation of the ship and its crew

the chief defence of Fort Royal

Océan stood as a symbol of France’s naval strength in the late 19th century

avoiding battle if possible

Royal Yacht Near The Shore | Francis Swaine | 1768 16th Century since a total of tenThis imagined coastal scene, possibly inspired by the area around Bembridge Harbour on the Isle of Wight, features a royal yacht firing a salute as it anchors near shore. In the foreground, fishermen haul in nets, a woman carries buckets on a yoke, and a fisherman tends his catch in a small boat. A ships boat approaches the shore, while large Royal Navy warships lie in deeper water beyond. A shipyard and warship under construction appear behind the