HMS Captain at the Battle of Cape St Vincent by Ivan Berryman. (B)

Viewed across the damaged stern of the 80-gun San Nicolas, Nelson drives HMS Captain onto the Spanish vessel in order that she can be boarded and taken as a prize, the British marines and men scrambling up the Captains bowsprit to use it as a bridge. The San Nicholas then fouled the Spanish three decker San Joseph (112), allowing Nelson and his men to take both ships as prizes in a single manoeuvre. A British frigate is moving into a supporting position in the middle distance.

Unsigned part of the edition on 1150 prints.

Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm)