
The 'Royal George' at Deptford showing the launch of 'The Cambridge'
Image information
The 'Royal George' at Deptford showing the launch of 'The Cambridge'
This picture is a composite of two events, set at Deptford, combining the launch of the 'Cambridge', on 21 October 1755 with a view of the 'Royal George', 100 guns, which was in reality launched a year later at Woolwich Dockyard. To the far left is the Deptford Master Shipwright's house built in 1708 and in the background the great storehouse. Deptford was significant as a centre of maritime and naval activity, and at this time its Royal Dockyard, founded under Henry VIII, was primarily a building, repair and victualling yard.
John Cleveley, the Elder
- Image reference: BHC3602
- National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Discover more
More by this artist
Search for similar images
Product images of The 'Royal George' at Deptford showing the launch of 'The Cambridge'



Our prints
We use a 240gsm fine art paper and premium branded inks to create the perfect reproduction.
Our expertise and use of high-quality materials means that our print colours are independently verified to last between 100 and 200 years.
Read more about our fine art prints.
Manufactured in the UK
All products are printed in the UK, using the latest digital presses and a giclée printmaking process.
We only use premium branded inks, and colours are independently verified to last between 100 and 200 years.
Delivery & returns
We print everything to order so delivery times may vary but all unframed prints are despatched within 2-4 days via courier or recorded mail.
Due to the coronovirus pandemic and Brexit situation, current shipping times may be longer, particularly for destinations outside the UK.
Delivery to the UK is £5 for an unframed print of any size.
We will happily replace your order if everything isn’t 100% perfect.