'H.M.S. Revenge in Two Positions Off Naples 1862' de Simone (Italian 19th century)

de Simone (Italian 19th century) H.M.S. Revenge in Two Positions off Naples 1862 oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right "de Simone 1862", showing the HMS Revenge in two positions off Naples, Italy. Provenance: Omell Gallery, London 1995 Size: 18 h x 26 w in (with frame 24 h x 32 w in) J21132 The Revenge was built at Pembroke Dockyard at a cost of 98,583 British Poiunds and was launched April 16, 1859. She was the sixth vessel of this name and was a 3318 ton vessel of the "Reknown" class with 91 guns. Her dimensions were 244' 9" x 55' 4" x 24' 6" with a displacement of 5,500 tons. Originally to be of the James Watt class, Walker decided to improve the lines and provide space for more powerful machinery. In 1861 and 1862 the Revenge was flagship of the channel fleet under Rear Admiral Smart and Captain Charles Fellowes. She was also in the Mediterranean, and was the flagship for Admiral Yelverton in Valetta, Malta. Positions