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Robert Dodd  (1748–1815)  wikidata:Q973073
 
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Dodd
Description British marine painter and engraver
Date of birth/death 1748 Edit this at Wikidata February 1815 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Wapping London
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London Edit this at Wikidata
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artist QS:P170,Q973073
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To Sir MICHAEL SEYMOUR Bar,t This View of his first Action when commanding his Majesty's Ship AMETHYST capturing the french Frigate THETIS on the 10th Novb,r 1808 after a severe Contest of three hours, is most respectfully Inscribed By his Obedt Servant Rob.t DODD.
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English: A view of HMS Amethyst capturing the French frigate Thétis on 10 November 1808 off the Île de Groix. Napoleonic Wars (1803-15).

Sir Michael Seymour (1768-1834) was created a baronet on 31 May 1809 and so this print, which refers to him as a baronet, must have been made after that date. Having been promoted to Captain on 11 August 1800, Seymour was appointed to the 36-gun frigate Amethyst, seen on the left in this view, in June 1806. This view shows the action in which the Amethyst captured the French frigate Thétis, which had only a few hours before sailed from L'Orient, bound for Martinique with a detachment of troops on board.

George III catalogue entry: Naval Engagement H.M. Ship Amethyst commanded by Sir M. Seymour Bar.t capturing the French Frigate Thetis on the 10.th of Nov.r 1808: by R. Dodd.
Depicted place Île de Groix, Brittany, France (47°38'12"N 03°27'40"W)
Date after 1809
date QS:P571,+1809-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P1319,+1809-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Medium Aquatint with etching and engraving
Dimensions 42.1 x 58.2 cm (image)
institution QS:P195,Q1459037
Accession number
RCIN 735142
Place of creation 41 Charing Cross, London
Source/Photographer https://militarymaps.rct.uk/napoleonic-wars-1803-15/ile-de-groix-1808-to-sir-michael-seymour-bart-this-view-of
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