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Naval action off Heligoland, 9 May 1864

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Date

9th May 1864

Artist

John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)

Collection

Royal Collection Trust

Image Link

https://www.rct.uk/collection/920298

Description

A naval engagement off Heligoland between the Danes and the Austrians and Prussians; the allies were compelled to retreat. Danish ships from left to right: Humdall, Tylland and Nielsjuel; Austrian ships Radetsky and Schwartzenburg on fire.

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All Rights Reserved

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Royal Collection Trust/© Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2018

Location

Heligoland, Germany

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Naval
Battles
Ships

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