Battle of Grand Port | Pierre Julien Gilbert | 19th Century Size:24"x16" After several years he became

After several years he became apprenticed to a house and ship painter

Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean fleet 1841 -1845

The three masted barque "Penang" sits in dry dock at Millwall in 1932

The calm waters and golden light suggest friendly intentions

On 14 November 1854

Battle of Grand Port | Pierre Julien Gilbert | 19th Century Size:24"x16" After several years he becameThis dramatic oil on canvas by Pierre Julien depicts the aftermath of the Battle of Grand Port (1810), one of the rare French naval victories over the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. From left to right, the composition shows HMS Iphigenia striking her colours (an event that in fact occurred the following day), HMS Magicienne and HMS Sirius being scuttled by fire, and HMS Nereide already surrendered in the foreground. Opposite them lie the