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Dinner. Fetching Lee-way; or, One of the Comforts of a Channel Cruise in November
Dinner. Fetching Lee-way; or, One of the Comforts of a Channel Cruise in November

Dinner. Fetching Lee-way; or, One of the Comforts of a Channel Cruise in November

Publisher (1757 - 1815)
Artist (English, 1759 - 1825)
Date1810
Object number00036376
NameEngraving
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 360 x 486 mm, 20 g
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection Purchased with USA Bicentennial Gift funds
DescriptionThis coloured engraving shows men seated around a table in the wardroom of a small British warship in rough weather. The sarcastic title 'One of the Comforts of a Channel Cruise in November' refers to the insistant British Royal Navy having their warships on blockade stations and patrolling off the French coast at all times during the Napoleonic Wars.SignificanceThis engraving highlights the powerful British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, which saw a peak in its efficiency and effectiveness. During this period the Royal Navy also charted large tracts of unknown coastlines - including Australia's.