The attack made on Geriah Fort by Rear Admiral Watson, 13th. Feb. 1756 (plan).

The attack on Geriah in 1756. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: PX8814

Description: The first British use of Indo-Portuguese men in a military situation was by Admirals Pocock and Watson in 1756, when they attacked Geriah, capital of the Maratha pirate Tulagee Angria, who had been attacking Portuguese and English shipping.

Creator: T Jefferys, [engraver & publisher]

Date: 1761

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London