Great Lakes Art Database

Flight of the Royal George

Description
Creator
Rindlisbacher, Peter, Artist
Item Type
Paintings
Description
In light winds, with all sail set, the flagship HMS Royal George ran for Kingston Harbour on the afternoon of November 10, 1812. Pursuing American schooners closed the distance under sweeps, but Royal George gained the protection of her port and shore batteries before they could catch her.
Date Of Event
10 November 1812
Subject(s)
Royal George (ship)
Collection
Private Collector
Geographic Coverage
  • Kingston
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 44.197278069365 Longitude: -76.5620041699219
Copyright Statement
Protected by copyright: Uses other than research or private study require the permission of the rights holder(s). Responsibility for obtaining permissions and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Copyright Holder
Peter Rindlisbacher
Contact
Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
Website:
https://aglmh.net

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Flight of the Royal George


In light winds, with all sail set, the flagship HMS Royal George ran for Kingston Harbour on the afternoon of November 10, 1812. Pursuing American schooners closed the distance under sweeps, but Royal George gained the protection of her port and shore batteries before they could catch her.