Taking of the Marquese de Antin, and Louise Erasme, by the Prince Frederick, and Duke, Privateers

A scene of two English privateers, 20-gun 'Duke' and 28-gun 'Prince Frederick,' commanded by Captain John Talbot, capturing two French merchantmen returning from Lima to Saint-Malo on 10 July 1745. A third French ship escaped. This event was the most successful capture by two English privateers. Inscription at top right corner above image: 108, b.

While cruising between the Azores and the banks of Newfoundland, the English privateers saw three vessels and immediately gave chase. All three were heavily loaded with riches. The 'Duke' attacked first and the 'Prince Frederick' engaged the French ship, 'Marquis d'Antin,' for three hours. The second French ship, the 'Louis Erasme' was also damaged in the fight. When the 'Marquis d'Antin' surrendered, the 'Louis Erasme' attempted to fleet, but was caught and captured. Meanwhile, the 'Duke' was heavily engaged with the third French armed ship, 'Notre Dame de Deliverance,' but seeing that her consort was doomed, she began to retreat. The 'Duke,' too damaged by the fight let her escape. The escape of the 'Notre Dame de Deliverance' is depicted in the left background. The casualties were not heavy on either side, but the two French ships were dismasted. The booty from the French ships was carried into London in 45 wagons under wide fanfare.

Reference:
Statham, Edward Phillips. 'Privateers and Privateering' (London: Hutchinson & Co., 1910), 149-151.