DescriptionThe Ajax, a Man of War, sailing into Portsmouth Harbour, with a View of South Sea Castle NMM PU7566 (cropped).jpg
English: No. 11 of Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. The Ajax, a Man of War, sailing into Portsmouth Harbour, with a View of South Sea Castle. Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, at his Map & Print Warehouse, No.69 in St Pauls Church Yard. This printing is the right way round so the Ajax is passing the castle into the harbour.
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