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Chart, engraved map plates V and VI, Progress of the Armada, drawn by H
Gravelot, engraved and published by John Pine, London, 1739.
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Plate 5 scene 1; the English and Spanish fleets off Berry point, Devon, SW wind,
about 1 August 1588, the English in open order chasing the Spanish in crescent
battle formation; two English ships are taking the San Salvador, crippled by an
explosion the day before.
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Plate 5 scene 2; 2 August 1588, wind from the north east, off Portland; the
Spanish turn and attack, until the wind changed and the English had the weather
gage again.
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Plate 6 scene 1; 2 August 1588; continuing action off Portland; a fierce action
between Spanish galleasses and the English close to Portland; the main battle
further east.
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Plate 6 scene 2; 3 August 1588, wind calm to light from the south west; the
English have reformed into four squadrons under Howard, Drake, Frobisher,
Hawkins.
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The two maps are printed in blue from separate plates, within a decorative
border, printed in black, which includes a portrait of Sir Francis Drake, and a
scene of sailors? being rewarded with booty? and various badges.
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map feature:-
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compass rose & winds & coast form lines & county & settlements
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inscription:- |
printed -on- bottom
Published by John Pine, June 24, 1739. according to Act of Parliament
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inscription:- |
printed -on- bottom left
H. Gravelot delin.
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inscription:- |
printed -on- bottom right
J. Pine Sculp.
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dimension:- |
wxh = 63.5x39.5cm |
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Map Group -- Pine 1739 -- with Research Notes
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