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James Wilkes Maurice
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Vice-Admiral James Wilkes Maurice was an officer of the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Unlike his contemporaries who won fame commanding ships, Maurice gained accolades for his command of a number of island fortresses.
A cannon is hauled up to the summit of the rock suspended by a cable from Centaur's mainmast
A cannon is hauled up to the summit of the rock suspended by a cable from Centaur's mainmast
A collection of portraits of those involved in the establishment, operation and defence of Diamond Rock. Centre, top row, is Captain Murray Maxwell, c
A collection of portraits of those involved in the establishment, operation and defence of Diamond Rock. Centre, top row, is Captain Murray Maxwell, commanding officer of HMS Centaur. Second from left, top row, is James Maurice, commander of the rock.
The French fleet under Captain Cosmao attacking Diamond Rock, by Auguste Mayer
The French fleet under Captain Cosmao attacking Diamond Rock, by Auguste Mayer
Diamond Rock
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Diamond Rock is a 175-metre-high (574 ft) basalt island located south of "Grande Anse du Diamant" before arriving from the south at Fort-de-France, the main port of the Caribbean island of Martinique. The uninhabited island is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from Pointe Diamant.
View of Diamond Rock from the west
View of Diamond Rock from the west
The French fleet under Captain Cosmao attacking Diamond Rock. Painting by Auguste Étienne François Mayer.
The French fleet under Captain Cosmao attacking Diamond Rock. Painting by Auguste Étienne François Mayer.