GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)

"H.M.S. Surprise - Captured French ship, rated Fifth-Rate"

Though credited with 34 guns, this very small frigate might be better described as a corvette. Originally the French l'Unité, she was captured by H.M.S. Inconstant in April 1796 and is here seen arriving at Ajaccio. Renamed H.M.S. Surprise, she served until 1802 but is now best known for her subsequent fictional career in Patrick O'Brian's novels.

Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Print

Edition of 750, including 75 Remarques

Image size: 9 3/4 x 13 inches (24.5 x 33 cm)

Paper size: 13 3/4 x 16 1/4 inches (35 x 41 cm)

Available individually or as a boxed set of 12 prints, all with the same numbers

Boxed Sets: The 12 "Fighting Sail 1773 - 1815" prints are available as boxed sets of Limited Editions or Remarques. All prints in a set carry the same Edition number. Each set comes beautifully presented in a free Collector's Box in which to store the whole Collection or those prints not selected for framing. The Collector's Box is in Navy blue, lined with white acid-free papers and stamped with the 'Fighting Sail' logo in gold on the lid - see the last entry in this Gallery for an image of the box. The colours recall those of British Naval uniforms of the time

FRAMED PRINTS:  Prints are available framed, for collection from our address in Chelsea, London. Framed in a fine 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide frame, gold on a black ground, with an off-white acid-free mount and backing, they are ready to hang or present as a complete gift. Call +44 (0)20 7352 7759 or e-mail art@marineartists.co.uk for quotes.

Shipping: Unmounted Prints & Boxed Sets UK £4.00 - EU £7.00 - USA & Rest of World £8.50

Only one charge is made for any number of prints delivered to the same address

VAT is not added to the shipping charge

Unmounted prints are shipped rolled in strong cardboard tubes. Full sets are shipped in their Collector's Box