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NH 42068 Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812

Photo #: NH 42068 Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812
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Title: Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812
Description: Engraving entitled Engagement between the U.S. Frigate Constitution ... & the British Frigate Guerriere ..., depicting the British frigate Guerriere losing her fore and main masts during the battle. This appears to be one of the prints published by B. Tanner, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa November 1812. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 42068
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