Java and Constitution by Montague Dawson. REG129 Two Stringbags (Fairey Swordfish) pass

Two Stringbags (Fairey Swordfish) pass across the bow of HMS Courageous as she staggers from torpedo strikes launched from a German U-Boat in the Irish Sea

rides the English vanguard

Pictured here in 1803 outside the city of Versailles

these three Gloster Gladiators

Robert deftly evokes a moment of rare tranquility amidst the carnage of war as the lengthening sun glints across the frozen landscape during the short days of winter

Java and Constitution by Montague Dawson. REG129 Two Stringbags (Fairey Swordfish) passDHM902. Java and Constitution by Montague Dawson. The battle between HMS Java and USS Constitution on 29th December 1812. HMS Java was captured during this action and was set ablaze by the victors 2 days after the battle, the captured ship so damaged it was deemed unworthy of being taken. Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm)