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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 74532

Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812


Sketch by Fred S. Cozzens, copied from his book "Our Navy -- Its Growth and Achievements", 1897.
It depicts Constitution departing the area on 20 August, the day after she captured the British frigate Guerriere. The latter, abandoned and set afire, is blowing up in the distance.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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18 February 2003