Inspiration: Second Battle of the Virginia Capes

Second Battle of the Virginia Capes (Battle of the Chesapeake). The French line (left) and British line (right) do battle.

Painted by V. Zveg (US Navy employee)

US Navy Naval History and Heritage Command: Photo #: NH 73927-KN URL: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h73000/h73927kc.htm

Public domain.