English: Lord Augustus John Hervey (1724–1779), Later 3rd Earl of Bristol, in the Hampton Court, Burning the Nimph on the Coast of Majorca, 21 June 1758. Seven Years' War. Note: Artist error for arming (which is not 36 guns, but only 24 guns) and date (1758 instead of the actual 1757). Seven Years War.
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Français : Épisode de la Guerre de Sept Ans en Méditerranée : la frégate française la Nymphe de 24 canons se saborde face au vaisseau de ligne anglais de 64 canons Hampton Court. Erreur de l'artiste pour l'armement de la frégate (qui n'est pas de 36 canons, mais de 24) et pour la date (le 21 juin 1757 au lieu de 1758).
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