Vase, depicting H.M.S. Donegal rescuing crew of Brave after Battle of St Domingo

This porcelain vase shows H.M.S. Donegal rescuing the crew of the captured French warship Brave after the Battle of St Domingo in 1806. The vase belonged to Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm (1768-1838), captain of HMS Donegal, who was born in Dumfriesshire.

On the reverse is a gilt cypher 'CPM' for Clemetina and Pulteney Malcolm. The vase is decorated throughout in underglaze polychrome enamels.

Days before the scene depicted, the Brave had been badly damaged by the Donegal during the battle of St. Domingo and is shown with its masts broken. The vase belonged to Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm, captain of HMS Donegal, who was born in Dumfriesshire.

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Online ID:	000-180-000-211-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland M.1995.109.3
Date:	Around 1806
Material:	Earthenware. Inscription: CPM
Dimensions:	200 mm H
What:	Vase / cover
Subject:	Ceramics and glass
Who:	Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm Brave (Ship) H.M.S. Donegal (Ship) Royal Navy (British sea forces)
Where:	ENGLAND
Event:	Battle of St Domingo
Description:	Royal Navy - Copy vase and cover depicting Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm's ship HMS Donegal rescuing the crew of the prize Brave after the Battle of St Domingo, made in England
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