1873 Wood Engraving HM Vaughan Hughes Art HMS Hercules Northumberland Ship YTG5

"The Foul of HMS 'Hercules' and 'Northumberland' in Funchal Roadstead, Madeira" This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration by H.M. Vaughan Hughes that depicts the central-battery ironclad HMS Hercules of the British Royal Navy (RN) ramming into the Minotaur-class armoured frigate HMS Northumberland during a gale in 1872 off the coast of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal during the Victorian era. CONDITIONThis 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 6.75 inches; 24 x 17 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and pr