The Capture of the Alcide and Lys near Louisbourg, 1755
Anonymous artist · 1755
Why it's great
British warships capture the French ships Alcide and Lys off the coast of Canada in 1755, in the sea fight that helped start the Seven Years' War.
🏛️ Part of history
The Seven Years' War & the End of New France (1754–1763) — British warships capture the French ships Alcide and Lys off the coast of Canada in 1755, in the sea fight that helped start the Seven Years' War.
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This work was made by an artist whose name was not recorded. Many historical paintings and prints, especially from the time of the events themselves, were made by anonymous artists.
