Action between HMS 'Nottingham' and the 'Mars', 11 October 1746, Samuel Scott
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. Object Type: painting. Date: mid 18th century. Dimensions: height: 61 cm (24 in); width: 100.5 cm (39.5 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: National Maritime Museum. Samuel Scott - Action Between Nottingham And Mars 1746