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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 2004

Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812


Print of a painting by W.A.K. Martin, copyright 1909 by Henry A. Martin and published by Gilbo & Co. It depicts USS Constitution approaching the British frigate Guerriere at the commencement of the action.

Courtesy of the U.S. Navy Art Collection, Washington, D.C.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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18 February 2003