Image: Cap de la Hève, 1803 RCIN 735040
Description: A view of the capture by the French of the British frigate Diamond, commanded by Captain Sidney Smith, on 18 April 1796 off the port of Le Havre. French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802): War of the First Coalition (1792-8). Proof copy. Captain Sidney Smith (later Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, 1764-1840) commanded the 38-gun frigate Diamond, shown here in the port of Le Havre (49°29'37"N 00°06'27"E), where he was attacked and overpowered by French luggers and taken prisoner.
Title: Cap de la Hève, 1803 RCIN 735040
Credit: https://militarymaps.rct.uk/french-revolutionary-wars-1792-1802/cap-de-la-heve-1803-his-majestys-frigate-the
Author: John Thomas Serres
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