The Reverse of The Medal - Ships

Ships

  • British
    • HMS Surprise (a frigate)
    • HMS Irresistible (Admiral's Flag; possibly the third rate ship of the line of 74 guns, launched in 1782 and broken up in 1806)
    • HMS Eurydice
  • French
    • Diane
  • American
    • Spartan (a privateer, approximating a frigate in size)

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