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. Online Image: 132KB; 740 x 590 pixels |
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16 January 2002