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House in which Admiral Benbow was born

The house at Coton Hill near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, in which Admiral Benbow was born. John Benbow (1653-1702) English naval commander, Vice-Admiral 1701. In the West Indies, off Santa Marta, he encountered superior French forces under Du Casse on 19 August 1702. His leg was shattered by chain-shot and, deserted by his captains, he died in Jamaica of his wounds in October. Remembered as 'Brave Benbow'. Engraving from "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction" (London, 1838). (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images).
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House in which Admiral Benbow was born
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The house at Coton Hill near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, in which Admiral Benbow was born. John Benbow (1653-1702) English naval commander, Vice-Admiral 1701. In the West Indies, off Santa Marta, he encountered superior French forces under Du Casse on 19 August 1702. His leg was shattered by chain-shot and, deserted by his captains, he died in Jamaica of his wounds in October. Remembered as 'Brave Benbow'. Engraving from "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction" (London, 1838). (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images)
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5100 x 3773 px | 55.1 MB
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43.2 x 31.9 cm | 17.0 x 12.6 in (300 dpi)
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