French ship Mercure (1783)

French ship Mercure (1783)

The "Mercure" was a 74-gun "Séduisant" class ship of the line of the French Navy.

She took part in the Battle of the Nile under captain Cambon. She fought against HMS "Majestic" and was captured by HMS "Alexander". Damaged beyond repair and aground, she was burnt.


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