Real Carlos | Alejo Berlinguero | 18th Century

Navío Real Carlos of the Spanish Navy, depicted by Alejo Berlinguero (1750–1810).

This finely detailed maritime illustration portrays the Real Carlos, one of the great three-decked ships of the line of the Spanish Navy. Berlinguero records the vessel under full sail, carefully rendering its elaborate rigging, heavy gun decks and richly decorated hull. The work reflects both the imposing scale of Spain’s late 18th-century warships and the precision of contemporary naval draughtsmanship. The illustration is held in the Museo Naval, Madrid.

Launched at Havana in 1787, Real Carlos was a powerful 112-gun ship of the line built during a period of major expansion and modernisation of the Spanish fleet. She served during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, but her career ended tragically at the Second Battle of Algeciras in 1801. During a confused night action against a pursuing British squadron, Real Carlos and the Spanish ship San Hermenegildo mistakenly opened fire on one another. The two vessels became entangled and caught fire, eventually exploding with the loss of hundreds of sailors in one of the most devastating disasters in the history of the Spanish Navy.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

A2 = 16.5 x 23.4 Inches

A3 = 11.7 x 16.5 Inches

A4 = 8.3 x 11.7 Inches