Image: Fregate Virginie

Description: A Representation of the Engagement between His Majesty's Frigate the Indefatigable and the French Frigate La Virginie, at Midnight, on the 20th of April 1796. about 40 Leagues S.W. of the Lizard, when after a gallant Action of one Hour and 45 Minutes, this favourite Frigate, which was considered the finest Ship and fastest Sailer in the French Navy struck to Sr. Edwd. Pellew
Title: Fregate Virginie
Credit: Grosvenor Prints
Author: John Fairburn
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