The action off St. Domingo

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The action off St. Domingo Written by Cheryl (9/22/2005 12:57 a.m.)

"Captain Frederick Wentworth ... being made commander in consequence of the action off St. Domingo..." (ch 4)

What is this mysterious "action off St. Domingo?" The short version is that after Trafalgar, a French squadron was pursued to the Carribean, specificially offshore of St. Kitts in San Domingo. There it was defeated by the British forces on February 6, 1806.

The above painting of the battle hangs in the Maritime Art Museum at Greenwich. More information about the battle and the artist can be found at the link below.

Maritime Art Museum at Greenwich

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The action off St. Domingo Cheryl (9/22/2005 12:57 a.m.)

Such a vivid representation that Peg (9/22/2005 7:01 p.m.)
Lovely!!! Thanks, Cheryl. *nfm* Reeba (9/22/2005 4:56 p.m.)
A few more details Barbara (9/22/2005 10:53 a.m.)
- Frank Austen's participation Golda (9/26/2005 11:03 p.m.)
- Wow! MaryAnn K. (9/23/2005 3:47 p.m.)
Beautiful :) nfm Robbin (9/22/2005 7:49 a.m.)
Thanks! (nfm) Emmeline (9/22/2005 6:19 a.m.)
"A willing foe and sea room" - Nelsonian Toast (Trad.) Chris DS (9/22/2005 6:11 a.m.)
Thanks for that spectacular painting! *nfm* Delories (9/22/2005 4:01 a.m.)

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