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File:Samuel Scott - Action Between Nottingham And Mars 1746.jpg

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Artist
Title Action between HMS 'Nottingham' and the 'Mars', 11 October 1746
Description
English: A depiction of a sea battle between HMS Nottingham and the French ship Mars in 1746. The Mars was returning to Europe after the failed 1746 Duc d'Anville Expedition attempting the recapture of the w:Fortress of Louisbourg.
Date mid 18th century
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 61 × 100.5 cm (24 × 39.6 in)
Caird Collection
Source/Photographer http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/11860.html

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