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French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain)
French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain), during the Peninsular War (1807-1814). Date: 1811-1812
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1810s 1811 1812 Enemy Peninsular Point Rocks Rough Rowing Stranded Valencia Vessels Waves Grau
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This evocative image captures the moment of triumph for the Spanish and British forces during the Peninsular War (1807-1814), as they watch the stranded French enemy ships off the Point of Grao (or Grau), the port of Valencia, Spain. Dating from the early 1810s, the photograph presents a striking tableau of naval warfare, with several vessels grounded on the rocks, their sails torn and masts broken, as they are battered by the rough waves. The French crews can be seen rowing desperately in small boats, attempting to reach the safety of deeper waters. The Spanish and British forces, victorious on the battlefield, look on with a mix of satisfaction and disbelief at the sight of their defeated adversaries. The Point of Grao, with its strategic location and sheltered harbor, had long been a target for naval forces during the Peninsular War, and this image offers a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of naval combat during this tumultuous period in European history.
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