Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan (1731-1804) British admiral who defeated the Dutch fleet off Camperdown in 1797 and whose victory is considered one of the most significant actions in naval history
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Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan (1731– 1804) was the British admiral who defeated the Dutch fleet off Camperdown (north of Haarlem) on 11 October 1797. This victory was considered one of the most significant actions in naval history.
Engraved by R. Page & Son after the portrait by John Hoppner RA for ‘Lives of Illustrious and Distinguished’ by Robert Chambers, 1834. Published by Blackie & Son, Glasgow. Original page size approx. 134 x 218 mm
600 dpi
Steel engraving
1834
Original image size approx. 110 x 129 mm
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