HMS Penguin - Roy Cross RSMA

A fine brig-sloop off the Mediterranean coast c.1804, armed with 16 guns and of 336 tons burthen. Originally the Dutch brig Komet, which was captured in 1795 by the 32-gun HMS Unicorn (5th rate) and renamed Penguin for Royal Navy service, was sold off in 1809.  

Original painting in gouache on board 

Image size: 14 x 10 inches. Signed lower right, framed.