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#onthisday in history 1782: Rear Admiral Sir Samuel Hood repulsed a second attack by the French fleet under the command of Comte de Grasse while at anchor in Frigate Bay, St. Kitts.

The Battle of the Saintes, 12 April 1782.
Painting by William Elliot (active 1774–1810), ca. 1784-1787.
https://t.co/qAHvb8fFIa

The French 74 Hercule surrendering to HMS Mars off Brest, 21 April 1798.
Painting by Thomas luny (1759–1837), 1827.
Christie's (LotFinder: entry 6237893)

British men-of-war in the Downs.
Painting by Thomas Yates (ca. 1766-1796), 1792.
NMM, Greenwich, London (ID: PAG9686)

Launch of HMS Alexander at Deptford, 1778.
Painting by John Cleveley the Younger (1747-1786), ca. 1778.
NMM, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection (ID: BHC1875)

A merchant ship signalling for a pilot off the cliffs of Dover.
Painting by Thomas Luny (1759–1837), 1793.
Sotheby's

"HMCS Sackville, the Last Corvette".
Painting by John Horton (°1935).
https://t.co/IwC3eH5K1V

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759.
Painting by Richard Paton (1717–1791), mid to late 18th century.
NMM, Greenwich, London, Caird Fund (ID: BHC0397)

HMS Royal James during the Four Days' Battle, 1–4 June 1666.
Painting by Willem van de Velde the Younger (1633–1707), 1670.
Collectie Het Scheepvaartmuseum

HMS Prince George (90).
Drawing by John Hood, 1701.
NMM, Greenwich, London (ID: PAD8492)