Title
John Benbow
Caption
John Benbow (1653-1702) English naval commander born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Vice-Admiral 1701. In the West Indies, off Santa Marta, he encountered superior French forces under Du Casse on 19 August 1702. His leg shattered by chain-shot and deserted by his captains, he died in Jamaica of his wounds in October. Remembered as 'Brave Benbow'. Engraving after portrait by Godfrey Kneller.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009526P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,3Mb (2,8Mb) / 9,0in x 11,8in / 2698 x 3543 (300dpi)