Re: Paintings depicting scenes from European history
Nelson wounded at Tenerife, 24 July 1797 (Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
Author: Richard Westall
Year: 1806
Location: National Maritime Museum, London
The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife was a British attack on the Spanish port city of Santa Cruz in the Canary Islands. Launched by Admiral Horatio Nelson on July 22, 1797, the assault met with defeat and on July 25 Nelson withdrew with the loss of several hundred casualties and his own arm.
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