Repro ID: PZ7705
Title: The Embarkation of His Majesty George the Fourth on board the 'Royal George' Yacht. Off Greenwich to visit his Scottish Dominions, 18 August 1822
Description: A print of King George IV leaving Greenwich on the Royal yacht 'Royal George' (1817). Royal yachts have been used since the reign of Charles II (1660-85), usually to carry the sovereign on ceremonial occasions, or as a means of travel to an official visit. On this occasion, George IV was embarking on a visit to Scotland.
Creator: John Thomas Serres
Date: 10 August 1822
Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London
