Gilbert was professor of drawing at the Naval School of
Brest.
Paintings by Gilbert
The
Action of 21 April 1806. In the foreground,
HMS Tremendous aborts her attempt at raking Cannonière under the threat of being outmanoeuvered and raked herself by her more agile opponent. In the background, the Indiaman Charlton fires her parting broadside at Cannonière. The two events were in fact separated by several hours.