A man-of-war is on the left engaged with two of the enemy's
vessels; behind are others shown in action. (See No. 219.)
216 Rear-Admiral Sir Charles Knowles's Squadron attacking Port Louis in
St. Domingo (? Hispaniola) March 8th, 1748 (_998_) . . . . . R. PATON?
To the left is an English vessel, the "Cornwall," firing at a fort
in the centre of the picture. More to the left is a small ship
burning; on the right are other vessels attacking the fort.
The fire-ship of the enemy was towed clear of the squadron by the
boats, and left to burn and blow up at a distance from the fleet.
The fort surrendered in the evening, and was blown up. The English
lost seventy men.
217 Battle of Trafalgar--Close of the Action (_1058_). [See Companion
Piece, No. 224.] . . . . . HUGGINS.
In the centre is a large vessel (? the "Victory") with rigging much
shot away and torn. Others are seen behind in action.
These are two of three pictures, painted for William IV.; the third
is now at St. James's Palace.
218 Rear-Admiral Sir Charles Knowles's Action with a Spanish Squadron
off the Havannah, October 1st, 1748 (_1002_) . . . . . R. PATON?
In the background is the battle-line of the enemy, under
Vice-Admiral Reggio, against which the British fleet is bearing.
The action began at two o'clock. Although defeated, nearly all the
Spaniards got into port; they lost eighty-six men. Knowles, when he
came home, was tried by court-martial for not pursuing the enemy
with more vigour, and was reprimanded.