File:The Yankey Torpedo (caricature) RMG PW4164.tiff

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Summary

Author
Thomas Tegg (publisher) (publisher); William Elmes (artist)
Description
English: The Yankey Torpedo (caricature)
Hand-coloured.; Plate 215.
Date 1 November 1813
date QS:P571,+1813-11-01T00:00:00Z/11
Dimensions Primary support: 232 mm x 332 mm; Mount: 406 mm x 558 mm
Notes Box Title: Caricatures. Loan Collection.
Source/Photographer http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/128299
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Identifier
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Unidentified Prints & Drawings Number: 248
id number: PAF4164
Collection
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Fine art

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Print shows a sea-monster discharging flames and missiles against a British ship. British satire reflecting indignation against American's use of torpedoes and other explosive machinery in the Summer of 1813 against British blockade of New York.

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