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USN 902796 American Privateer HAWK Captured by HMS PIQUE, August 1813

American Privateer HAWK Captured by HMS PIQUE, August 1813
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Title: American Privateer HAWK Captured by HMS PIQUE, August 1813
Caption: In August 1813, the British 36-gun 18-pounder frigate HMS PIQUE, Captain the Honorable Anthony Maitland, cruising off the east coast of the United States of America, sighted to leeward, and after a long chase overtook and captured, the American privateer HAWK of 5 guns and 66 men who surrendered to the overwhelming force opposed to her.
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Catalog #: USN 902796
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Original Creator: Artist, Warren (attributed)
After this Year: 1812
Before this Year: 1815
Original Medium: Watercolor Painting, BW Photo
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