Nelson's first Voyage aboard HMS Victory - John Christian

In 1803 Lord Nelson was appointed Commander in Chief in the Mediterranean, of which he received official notice on the 16th of May. On the 18th he left London very early, and arriving about noon at Portsmouth, hoisted his flag on board the Victory, Captain S. Sutton, Captain George Murray's first Captain ; and sailed on the 20th, in company with the Amphion, Captain T. M. Hardy...

Original watercolour on paper signed lower right, mounted, and framed.

Image size: 17.25 x 13.25 inches
Mount size: 22 x 18 inches
Frame size: 25 x 21 inches