Ozanne, Nicolas
1770

Antique Engraving of a French War Ship with 90 Cannons

Vaisseau de 90 Canons

DESCRIPTION: This fine 18th-century hand-colored engraving of a French "Vaisseau de 90 Canons" is described in the engraved text, including maneuvering tactics. Legend at bottom of the engraving identifies several key locations on the rigging of this triple decked French ship-of-the-line including:
  • le grand mat d'hune- Main top mast
  • Petit mat d'hune - Fore top mast
  • Mat de Perroquet d'artimon ou de Fouge - Mizzen top-gallant mast
  • Haubans des mats cy dessus - Mast stays
  • Galaubans des memes mats - Mast backstays
  • Trelingages des hunes - Top cordage
Form Nicolas Ozanne's "Marine Militaire ou Recueil des differens vaisseaux qui servent à la guerre suivis des manoeuvres qui ont le plus de raport au combat ainsi qua l'attaque et la defense des ports" ca. 1770.

CREATOR: Ozanne, Nicolas

PUBLICATION DATE: 1770

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: France

BODY OF WATER: N/A

CONDITION: Good.  Clean and clear with wide margins

COLORING: Careful hand coloring.

ENGRAVER: 

SIZE: 4 " x 7 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 1

PRICE: $175

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