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John Bentham-Dinsdale (Yorkshire 1927-2008)
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John Bentham-Dinsdale (Yorkshire 1927-2008)

The engagement between H.M.S. Dryad and the French frigate Prosperine, 13th June 1796

Closed21 November 2012

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John Bentham-Dinsdale (Yorkshire 1927-2008)
The engagement between H.M.S. Dryad and the French frigate Prosperine, 13th June 1796
signed 'John Bentham Dinsdale' (lower left)
oil on copper
8¼ x 10 in. (21 x 25.4 cm.)

with Omell Galleries, London.
Richard John Peter Blackwood Wainwright Esq.

Specialist note

This frigate action took place on 13th June 1796 off Cape Clear Island, when the 36-gun frigate H.M.S Dryad, commanded by Captain Lord Amelius Beauclerk, sighted the French frigate Prosperine. After a close duel of 45 minutes, the French frigate fled and after a brief chase was captured. She was taken into the Royal Navy and renamed Amelie.