Photo #: NH 52488
USS Constitution escaping from a British squadron, July
1812
Early 20th Century photograph of a painting by F. Muller, depicting
Constitution being towed by her boats in a calm off New
York, 18 July 1812, while being chased by the British warships
Africa (64 guns), Shannon (38), Guerriere
(38), Belvidera (36), and Aeolus (32). Constitution
was commanded by Captain Isaac Hull. The British commander was
Philip Vere Broke.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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