This shallop, which brought the body...

Repro ID: PU3935

Description: The full title of this aquatint is 'This shallop, which brought the body of the ever to be lamented Lord Nelson from Greenwich to Whitehall Stairs, on the 8th of January, 1806, in one of the greatest aquatic processions that ever was beheld on the River Thames'. Underneath is an inscription 'Is upwards of one hundred years old, and is the same that attended her present Majesty from the Continent and is always used by his Majesty on reviewing the Fleets. She brought the late Duke of York up the River, also landed Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales and is designed by Mr R. Malton, who has been Master of her for many years.'

Creator: R. Ackermann (publisher)

Date: 21st Jan 1806

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London