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Captain Henry Blackwood (1770–1832)

John Hoppner (1758–1810)

National Maritime Museum

Captain Henry Blackwood (1770–1832)

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A half-length portrait to left in captain's (over three years) full-dress uniform of 1795–1812. When commanding the frigate 'Penelope', 36 guns, Blackwood engaged the French ship 'Guillaume Tell', 80 guns, all through the night of 29th March 1800, while she was attempting to escape from Malta. He damaged her so severely that she fell an easy prey next day to 'Foudroyant', 80-guns. He later commanded frigates at Trafalgar, where he was a witness to Nelson's will before leaving 'Victory'. He later commanded the inshore squadron at the blockade of Toulon in 1810, rose to flag rank in 1814 and was Commander-in-Chief in the East Indies from 1819 to 1822. His last service was as Commander-in-Chief at the Nore, between 1827 and 1830.

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Title

Captain Henry Blackwood (1770–1832)

Date

1806

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 76 x W 63.5 cm

Accession number

BHC2557

Acquisition method

National Maritime Museum (Greenwich Hospital Collection)

Work type

Painting

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John Hoppner

1758–1810

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