In 1817, James Jenkins first published The Naval Achievements of Great Britain. The stunning volume was a marriage of image and text that captured the grandeur of Great Britain s most outstanding naval accomplishments between 1793 and 1817. Jenkins commentaries were accompanied by an exquisite collection of aquatints derived from the original watercolors of Whitcombe and Pocock. The delicate, yet striking beauty of these aquatints is truly a wonder to behold. One can almost feel the heat of battle rise up from the printed surface.
Flames lick the ocean s turbulent surface as a battle rages on.
Crimson smoke drifts across a blackened sky, while a stalwart British ship immerges victorious. These prints have not only been colored by a meticulous hand, but by a country s loyalty as well. The shades of triumph are utterly breathtaking and touch the viewer in ways that pure text cannot. We invite you to experience the grandeur of an era long past, a time when tall ships and fearless patriots danced upon the sea. Whether seen in the flesh or via our web exhibition, these images will no doubt leave a lasting impression.