File:'Ganges', 84 guns, in Portsmouth Harbour RMG PU6127.jpg

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Henry Moses (artist, engraver and publisher)
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English: 'Ganges', 84 guns, in Portsmouth Harbour

The two-decker ‘Ganges’, in two positions, at anchor in Portsmouth harbour: centrally in port-broadside view, and at left, a little further away, stern-on. Around and behind her other shipping is sketched in, along with several capital ships on the stocks.

Inscribed (on plate): “Published by H. Moses Novr 1. 1825. Ganges 84 Gns H. Moses del et sculpt”.

Another impression of the etching included in "Views of Portsmouth Harbour" - see PAD7917.
Date 1 November 1825
date QS:P571,+1825-11-01T00:00:00Z/11
Dimensions Mount: 128 mm x 204 mm
Notes Box Title: Fighting Ships 1814-1824.
Source/Photographer http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/110278
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id number: PAD6127
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