1927 Print HMS Juno Toulon British War Ship Sea France Britain Navy XGQ7

This is an original 1927 halftone print of the H.M.S. Juno escaping from Toulon, France. The Juno was a Royal Navy 32-gun Amazon-class fifth rate and served during the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Captained by Captain Samuel Hood, the Juno set sail from Malta in 1793, joining the Mediterranean Fleet, after post-revolutionary, Republican France, declared itself the enemy of all States possessing a monarchical government. British and Spanish ships and troops arrived in Toulon to support Royalist French allies occupying the port city of Toulon, a key naval arsenal for France. The siege of Toulon lasted from September 1793 to December 1793.

On 18 December 1793, the Royalist forces were suppressed after a bloody battle and the Juno was forced to make a daring escape. The Siege of Toulon was an early Republican victory over Royalist rebellion in France.

CONDITION

This 84+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Light scuff - left margin. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 4.5 inches; 17 x 11 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: French Revolution, British Fleet, Sail, frigate, battle

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