In the centre is a large vessel (? the "Victory") with rigging much shot away and torn. Others are seen behind in action. These are two of three pictures, painted for William IV.; the third is now at St. James's Palace. 218 Rear-Admiral Sir Charles Knowles's Action with a Spanish Squadron off the Havannah, October 1st, 1748 (_1002_) . . . . . R. PATON? In the background is the battle-line of the enemy, under Vice-Admiral Reggio, against which the British fleet is bearing. The action began at two o'clock. Although defeated, nearly all the Spaniards got into port; they lost eighty-six men. Knowles, when he came home, was tried by court-martial for not pursuing the enemy with more vigour, and was reprimanded. 219 Sea Fight--A Man-of-War attacked by Boats (_226_) . . . . . MONAMY. The vessel is surrounded by boats, and is responding to their musketry by a fierce cannonade. 3 ft. 4 in. high, by 4 ft. 2 in. wide. 220 Admiral Viscount Keith . . . . . T. PHILLIPS, R.A. Half length, in robes, turned to the left. His right hand holds up his cloak, his left is seen underneath. His hair is gray. He commanded the fleet which, in 1795, captured the Cape of Good Hope, and performed other brilliant services. He died in 1823. 221 Shipping on the Thames--Temple Gardens (_1026_) . . . . . _unnamed._ 222 Sea-Piece--The British Fleet (_1017_) . . . . . ELLIOT. In front are some eight large vessels, some with the yards manned, others with their sails partly set; other ships are seen behind. On the frame in front is written:--"_To the R^{t}. Hon^{ble}. W^{m}. Pitt this view of the British Fleet, which secured to England the uninterrupted navigation of the Southern Ocean is dedicated_." William Elliot was a bad marine painter in the style of Serres. 223 Battle of Camperdown--Close of the Action (_1064_). [See Companion Piece, No. 225.] . . . . . J. T. SERRES. In the centre is a British flag-ship, shown at the end of a long line of vessels. On the right is one of the enemy on fire, to which boats are hastening. On the left is a ship with the name "WASSANAER." 224 The Day after the Battle of Trafalgar (_1057_). [See Companion Piece, No. 217.] . . . . . HUGGINS. It represents the storm which separated the squadron the day after the battle. On the right is a dismantled vessel rolling over; on the left is the "Victory." On canvas, 8 ft. high, by 10 ft. wide. 225 Battle of Camperdown--Lord Duncan's Victory (_1053_). [See Companion Piece, No. 223.] . . . . . J. T. SERRES. The English fleet is ranged in three lines about to begin the action by breaking the line of the enemy ranged beyond them. The enemy have already opened fire. On canvas, 3 ft. high, by 4 ft. wide. Signed, "J. T. Serres, 1793."