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NH 123758 Engraving of Punta Obligado, Argentina, 28 November 1845

Engraving of Punta Obligado, Argentina, 28 November 1845
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Title: Engraving of Punta Obligado, Argentina, 28 November 1845
Caption: Engraving of Punta Obligado, Argentina. Joint French-English expedition against Argentina to free Parana River of an obstacle of chained boats. They were fired on by four batteries, totaling 24 canon. The obstacle was removed, and a landing party routed the troops defending the guns. 28 November 1845. Ships participating: (French) BRIG SAINT MARTIN, BRIG PANDOR, 52-GUN FRIGATE ERIGONNE, CORVETTE EXPEDITIVE GUNBOAT? PROCIDA, STEAMER FULTON. (English) BRIGS PHILOMELA, DOLPHIN, FANNY; CORVETTE COMUS; STEAMERS GORGON and FIREBRAND. Print Source: unknown Caption Source: Parker, Naval Prints & Troude, Batailles Navales.
Description: Wars & Operations, Non-US: Prior to 1900
Catalog #: NH 123758
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Engraving by Chavane; Drawn by Barry; Publisher Unknown.
Original Date: Fri, Nov 28, 1845
After this Year: 1840
Before this Year: 1849
Original Medium: Engraving, Drawing, BW Photo
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