|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bombardment of Algiers
Naval Art  Countries Royal Navy  Bombardment of Algiers |
[UP] - Ships - Admiral Nelson - Bombardment of Algiers - Glorious 1st of June - Fleet Air Arm - Royal Marines - Ship Lists by Type |
|
Attack by the British and Dutch fleets against the Barbary Corsairs on the 27th August 1816 shown in naval art prints by George Chambers and Thomas Luny. The bombardment of Algiers lasted 10 hours and the losses on both sides were very high but it was a great success with over 1650 enslaved prisoners liberated. |
|
|
| Text for the above items : |
Bombardment of Algiers by George Chambers. Depicts the attack by the British and Dutch fleets against the Barbary Corsairs on the 27th August 1816. The bombardment lasted 10 hours and the losses on both sides were very high but it was a great success with over 1650 enslaved prisoners liberated. |
Nighttime Bombardment of Algiers by Thomas Luny. Depicts the attack by the British and Dutch fleets against the Barbary Corsairs on the 27th August 1816. The bombardment lasted 10 hours and the losses on both sides were very high but it was a great success with over 1650 enslaved prisoners liberated. |
|
Contact Details |
|
Sign Up To Our Newsletter!
This website is owned by Cranston Fine Arts. Torwood House, Torwoodhill Road, Rhu, Helensburgh, Scotland, G848LE Contact: Tel: (+44) (0) 1436 820269. Email: cranstonorders -at- outlook.com
|
 |
