The factual accuracy of this description or the file name is disputed.
Reason: this file indicates that it actually is the ship Heros from the 1780s
Summary
DescriptionResticgouche-machault-demasted.jpg
English: The Machault dismasted in this illustration of the battle. eventually the French would scuttle the warship to prevent it falling into British hands.
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