BHC0369

Lord Anson's victory off Cape Finisterre, 3 May 1747 Long Caption: In the War of the Austrian Succession, Cape Finisterre was the scene of a naval battle between a British fleet of 14 ships of the line commanded by Sir George Anson, who had recently been promoted to Vice-Admiral of the Blue, and two French squadrons that had not yet parted company to proceed to their separate destinations. One was making for North America for the recovery of Cape Breton Island, the other, together with a convoy, was intended to operate against the British settlements on the Coromandel Coast of India. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: BHC0369 Artist: Samuel Scott Date: 18th century Medium: oil painting Size: 1066 mm x 1892 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.