Queen Victoria in Cherbourg | Antoine Léon Morel-Fatio | 1859 20th Century capturing or destroying four frigates

capturing or destroying four frigates

Small local craft can be seen near the ship

and HMS Nereide already surrendered in the foreground

Through a combination of skilful maneuvering

her captain and first lieutenant were killed and she had five feet of water in her hold

Queen Victoria in Cherbourg | Antoine Léon Morel-Fatio | 1859 20th Century capturing or destroying four frigatesNapoleon III receiving the Queen of England on board the ship La Bretagne, August 6, 1858, in the port of Cherbourg. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasizes different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of