Ships Laid Up in the Medway Frame:No frame Taken from Atlas Maritimus

Taken from Atlas Maritimus

These cards all feature portraits of Kings and Queens of England

the painting significantly identifies the danger to English ships from such pirates during the 1660s and 70s and was initially thought to show the 'Kingfisher' in action in 1681

Here are Nelson's famous victories at the battles of the Nile

Napoleon surrendered to Captain Frederick Maitland of the 'Bellerophon' which brought him to England and he was detained on board in Plymouth Sound during July while his fate was decided

Ships Laid Up in the Medway Frame:No frame Taken from Atlas MaritimusThe canvas shows a view up the Medway as seen from Chatham towards Rochester and taken from a high vantage point. Painted by an unknown artist working in the Dutch style of the 17th century, the painting can probably be dated to around 1675. The stylised rolling Kent countryside on either side the river is populated with a display of vessels, most of which are probably related to the Chatham dockyards. Artist: Unknown, Netherlandish School Date: circa