PL. II. 
<p>A view of the British fleet, commanded by Admiral Sir John Jervis (1735-1823), and including the Captain (Commodore Horatio Nelson) pursuing and defeating the larger Spanish fleet, commanded by Don José de Cordova off Cape St Vincent on 14 February 1797. Anglo-Spanish War (1796-1808). 
</p><p>Ships L-R: San Isidro, Excellent, Salvador del Mundo, 
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The lettering of the title on the Royal Collection example is very faintly engraved, and the principal letters are engraved in outline, perhaps indicating that it is a proof copy. It is one of a set of three engravings; see also RCINs 735048.a and c.
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James Fittler (1758-1835) (engraver); after Sir Jahleel Brenton (1770-1844)  Drawn by Lieut.t Jahleel Brenton of the Royal Navy; John Boydell (19 January 1720-12 December 1804) and Josiah Boydell (18 January 1752-27 March 1817) (publishers)</div>
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