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NH 56893 USS CONSTELLATION Chasing the French ship INSURGENTE on 9 February 1799

USS CONSTELLATION Chasing the French ship INSURGENTE on 9 February 1799
Title: USS CONSTELLATION Chasing the French ship INSURGENTE on 9 February 1799
Caption: USS CONSTELLATION, Captain Truxtun, overtook the French ship INSURGENTE. The capture of the frigate by CONSTELLATION off the island of Nevis, was the most notable event of the war. As the first battle test of the new frigates of the U.S. Navy, the victory was very well taken.
Description: Painted, engraved, and published by E. Savage. Reproduced by courtesy of Charles H. Taylor, from a very rare engraving in his collection
Catalog #: NH 56893
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: E. Savage, artist
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Original Medium: Engraving, BW Photo
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