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English: Title: Dominion of the sea

Abstract: Print shows Britannia in a boat with a fox on the prow at anchor in "Portland Road"; she is holding a staff with the banner of St. George and the British flag, and an olive branch in her right hand, her shield and spear are by her side. In small boats are a Dutchman, a Spaniard, a Frenchman, and a Native representing America, they dip their respective flags in the water in homage to England. Physical description: 1 print : etching.

Notes: Caption continues: Britannia on board the FOX safe moor'd in Portland-road -- As mistress of the sea, she receives homage from the whole world. NB A distinction contended for by our present peace makers.; Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).; Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compiled by Donald H. Cresswell, with a foreword by Sinclair H. Hitchings. Washington : [For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.], 1975, no. 861.; Title from item.
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