NH 43040 "The Capture of H.B.M. Sloop of War Frolic, Capn. Whinyates, the U.S. Sloop of War Wasp, Capn. Jab. Jones, on the 18th of Octr. 1812

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Description: "After a close Action of 43 Minutes. Soon after the Frolic Surrendered both her Masts went by the Board. She had 6 Merchant's Ships under her Convoy." Aquatint in colors, "Drawn & Engraved by F. Kearny, from a Sketch by Lieut. Claxton, of the Wasp." Published by C.P. Fessenden, No. 7 N. Seventh St., Philadelphia. The print also lists the two warships' armament and casualties. Print from the Beverley R. Robinson Collection. Courtesy of the U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Annapolis, Maryland. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

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