Captain Robert Faulknor (1763-1795), English naval officer;
Captain Robert Faulknor (1763-1795), English naval officer, killed while endeavouring to lash the bowsprit of French frigate Pique to capstan of his vessel Blanche, off Guadeloupe. During the fierce engagement the captain of the Pique also was mortally wounded. The crew of the Blanche finally managed to capture the Pique'. Engraving
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13901142
Media ID
48371656
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1940px x 2778px
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Credit
World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
World History Archive
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