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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: KN-621

Battle of Lake Erie, 10 September 1813


Painting by William H. Powell, depicting Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry transferring his flag from the disabled U.S. Brig Lawrence to the U.S. Brig Niagara, at the height of the action.
The original painting is exhibited in the United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph.

Online Image: 65KB; 740 x 500 pixels

Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system as Photo # 428-KN-621.
Though reproductions of this photo from the Naval Historical Center's collections are available in black & white only, those from the National Archives should be available in color.

 

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20 March 2003