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U.S. Frigate "United States" captures British Frigate "Macedonian"

Permanent ID:
8514
Call number:
Bc 56 B617s
Date:
October 25 1812
Image Description:
During the War of 1812, the U.S.S. United States, under the command of Stephen Decatur, captured the H.M.S. Macedonian after their engagement on October 25, 1812, near Madeira.  She was the first British ship to be captured and brought into an American harbor.
Inscription:
This representation of the U.S. Frigate United States, Stephen Decatur Esq. Commander, capturing his Britannic Majesty's Frigate Macedonian, John S. Carden Esq. Commander, is respectfully inscribed to Captain Stephen Decatur, his Officers and Gallant Crew, by their devoted humble servant James Webster. (on recto, caption)

The Macedonian has 36 killed and 68 wounded. (on recto, bottom left-hand side)

The United States had 5 killed and 7 wounded. (on recto, bottom right-hand side)
Format:
Engravings
Dimensions:
Width: 74.5 cm, Height: 58 cm (image)
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania large graphics collection
Related People or Organizations:
Thomas Birch, 1779-1851 (painter)
Seymour, S. (engraver)
Seymour, S. (publisher)
Thomas Birch, 1779-1851 (publisher)