Death of Admiral Robert Blake, off Plymouth, 1657
Death of Admiral Robert Blake from old wounds, on board ship, within sight of Plymouth, 17 August 1657. He was regarded as the Father of the Royal Navy, although he served under the Commonwealth of England. He was given a full state funeral and buried in Westminster Abbey
Picture No
13465378
Media ID
48404940
Size
4281px x 2845px
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Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
British Battles by James Grant
Date
1657
