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Mural marks Battle of Flamborough Head that helped forge US Navy

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A large mural painted across the walls of a brick building depicts sailors preparing a cannon aboard a sailing ship at sea. The artwork also shows a burning vessel in the distance, with dramatic smoke, dark blue waters and stormy skies creating a scene of naval conflict.

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New mural in Bridlington marks the Battle of Flamborough Head

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A new mural has been painted in Bridlington on the Yorkshire coast to depict the Battle of Flamborough Head, an 1779 engagement during the American Revolutionary War between US and Royal Navy forces. Commissioned by Bridlington Ambassadors ahead of the battle's 250th anniversary in 2029, the artwork by artist Sam Porter is located on the Quay Leisure building and aims to boost local awareness and tourism.

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  • A new mural depicting the Battle of Flamborough Head has been painted in Bridlington, close to where the 1779 engagement took place.
  • The artwork portrays the combat between the USS Bonhomme Richard and the HMS Serapis beneath Bempton Cliffs.
  • The mural was commissioned by Bridlington Ambassadors ahead of the 250th anniversary of the battle in 2029.
  • Artist Sam Porter painted the mural on the side of the Quay Leisure building with funding from local councils, the ambassadors, and private contributors.
  • The Battle of Flamborough Head is credited with helping forge the US Navy, though historians note debate over the outcome as the British convoy largely escaped to safety.
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