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ADAM DUNCAN, 1ST VISCOUNT DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN British Admiral - defeats the Dutch fleet
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ADAM DUNCAN, 1ST VISCOUNT DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN British Admiral - defeats the Dutch fleet
ADAM DUNCAN, 1ST VISCOUNT DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN British Admiral - defeats the Dutch fleet under Admiral de Winter off Camperdown, 11 October 1797 Date: 1731 - 1804
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1731 1797 1804 Adam Admiral Camperdown Defeats Sailors Scabard Victorious Viscount Fleet
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This striking print commemorates the triumphant victory of Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown, over the Dutch fleet under the command of Vice-Admiral Jan de Winter on the fateful day of October 11, 1797. The battle, which took place off the coast of Camperdown in the Netherlands, marked a significant turning point in the Anglo-Dutch War of 1795-1814. Admiral Duncan, born in 1731, was a highly respected naval officer in the British Royal Navy. Known for his tactical brilliance and unyielding determination, he had already earned a reputation for his victories against the French in the American Revolutionary War. However, it was his victory against the Dutch that would cement his place in naval history. The print depicts Duncan aboard his flagship, HMS Victory, as he surveys the chaos of the battlefield. Surrounded by his crew, all eyes are fixed on their victorious commander. The Dutch fleet, which had initially outnumbered the British, lies in ruins in the background. The print also highlights the scabbards of the sailors, symbolizing the peaceful aftermath of the battle and the triumph of the British forces. The victory at Camperdown was a significant morale boost for the British, coming as it did after a series of defeats in the war. It also paved the way for the eventual end of the war in 1814. The print serves as a testament to the bravery and skill of Admiral Duncan and his crew, and their crucial role in defending British interests on the high seas.
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