The Capture Of A French Ship By Royal Family Privateers

This painting probably describes the action on 10th July 1745, when the Prince Frederick and the Duke, under the command of Commodore James Talbot, captured two French vessels, the Marquese d'Antin and the Louis Erasme.

The action was celebrated since the French ships had over one million pounds aboard. When the ships arrived to Bristol, the treasure was taken to London in 45 wagons, accompanied by an armed guard and preceded by a band.