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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 42068

Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812


Engraving entitled "Engagement between the U.S. Frigate Constitution ... & the British Frigate Guerriere ...", depicting the British frigate Guerriere losing her fore and main masts during the battle. This appears to be one of the prints published by B. Tanner, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa November 1812.

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18 February 2003