Photo #: NH 42914
Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere,
19 August 1812
Engraving "Designed, Engraved & Published by W. Strickland
& W. Kneass", Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 21 September 1812.
It depicts the British frigate Guerriere's fore and main
masts going over the side near the conclusion of her losing battle
with USS Constitution.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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