File:H. Bibby - Gallant affair of the 'Hecla' and 'Arrogant' (cropped).jpg
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Summary
| Gallant Affair of the Hecla and Arrogant. | |
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| Artist |
H. Bibby, del et Sculp. |
| Title |
Gallant Affair of the Hecla and Arrogant. |
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| Description |
English: Gallant Affair of the Hecla and Arrogant, cutting out a Russian barque from under the batteries of Eckness, May 20th 1854. The Arrogant anchoring off the batteries, kept up a furious cannonade, while the Hecla ran in, throwing shells on the enemy, took a barque in tow, and steamed away with her. |
| Depicted place | Ekenäs |
| Date | 1860 |
| Medium | engraving |
| Dimensions | height: 6.2 in (15.8 cm); width: 9 in (22.8 cm) |
| Source/Photographer | https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/1800s-h-bibby-signed-antique-engraving-hms-hecla--216-c-ef14bff863 |
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