PY5245

The Duke of Clarence landing at Stade, Prussia, at the mouth of the Elbe, 1785 Long Caption: During a break in his naval service, Prince William Henry (created Duke of Clarence in 1789) was sent on the Grand Tour by his parents, George III and Queen Charlotte. On 31 July 1783 he sailed from Greenwich: 'About half-after twelve the Prince embarked on board the Princess Augusta Yacht, Captain George Vandeput, which fell down the river the same tide; and, on the 1st of August, arrived at Stadt, where his Royal Highness was waited upon by the Regency and citizens, with every mark of respect'. Credit line: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: PAH5245 Artist: Robert Cleveley Date: 1785 Medium: pen; ink Size: 460 mm x 566 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.