The The American frigate Arethusa was wrecked in 1826, the same year that Wood painted the picture, in the rocky areas of Cruz de Reyes; corresponds to the place where the Turri watch is located today (source)
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1826<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1826-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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