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Photo #: NH 42051

USS Constitution's escape from a British squadron, July 1812


Artwork depicting Constitution's boats towing her out of reach of the British warships, in a calm off New York, 18 July 1812. HMS Africa (64 guns), HMS Belvidera (36) and HMS Shannon (38) are shown at left.
The text below the image is reproduced in Photo # NH 42051 (extended caption).

Courtesy of Mr. Beverly R. Robinson, March 1937.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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16 January 2002