Eagle, Rumney and the Firebrand lost on the Rocks of Scilly | 1710

An engraving depicting the tragic naval disaster of October 22, 1707, when Sir Cloudesley Shovell’s fleet struck the rocks of the Isles of Scilly. The flagship Association, along with Eagle, Rumney, and Firebrand, were lost in a storm, resulting in the deaths of nearly 2,000 sailors.

The Scilly naval disaster of 1707 stands as one of the greatest maritime tragedies in British history. Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell was returning from Gibraltar with a fleet of warships when navigational errors led to a catastrophic misjudgment of their position near the Isles of Scilly. On the night of October 22, four ships, including Shovell’s flagship HMS Association, struck rocks and were wrecked. The disaster claimed the lives of around 1,400–2,000 sailors, including Shovell himself. This tragedy underscored the urgent need for accurate methods of determining longitude at sea, eventually prompting the British government to establish the Longitude Prize in 1714, which spurred advancements in maritime navigation.

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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. 

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
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• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

A2 = 23.4 x 16.5 Inches

A3 = 16.5 x 11.7 Inches

A4 = 11.7 x 8.3 Inches