The Capture of a French Ship by Royal Family Privateers
This painting owed its title due to the fact that each ship was named after a member of the Royal Family.
This painting probably illustrates the 10th July 1745, when Prince Frederick and the Duke commanded by Commodore James Talbot captured the french ships "Marquese d'Antin" and "Louis Erasme".
The French ships had over one million pounds aboard and when they reached Bristol, the treasure was taken to London in 45 wagons, accompanied by an armed guard and preceded by a band!
PirAtes JOkeS
Question: What did the pirate buy from the Apple store?
Answer: An iPatch
Question: How much does a pirate's treasure cost?
Answer: An arm and a leg
Question: Why was the pirate walking round the park dragging a piece of wood tied to some string?
Answer: Because the captain had told him to walk the plank.
Question: Why couldn´t the pirate play cards?
Answer: Because he was standing on the deck
Question: What is a pirate's favourite mint?
Answer: Pieces of After Eight
Answer: An iPatch
Question: How much does a pirate's treasure cost?
Answer: An arm and a leg
Question: Why was the pirate walking round the park dragging a piece of wood tied to some string?
Answer: Because the captain had told him to walk the plank.
Question: Why couldn´t the pirate play cards?
Answer: Because he was standing on the deck
Question: What is a pirate's favourite mint?
Answer: Pieces of After Eight
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