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U.S. Frigate "Constitution" captures British Frigate "Guerriere"

Permanent ID:
8515
Call number:
Bc 56 B617t
Date:
August 19 1812
Inscription:
This representation of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, Isaac Hull Esq. Commander, capturing his Britannic Majesty's Frigate Guerriere, James R. Dacres Esq. Commander, is respectfully inscribed to Captain Isaac Hull, his Officers and Gallant Crew, by their devoted humble servant James Webster. (on recto, caption)

The Constitution had 7 men killed and 7 wounded. (on recto, bottom left-hand side)

The Guerriere had 15 men killed and 63 wounded. (on recto, bottom right-hand side)
Format:
Engravings
Dimensions:
Width: 76.5 cm, Height: 56 cm (image)
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania large graphics collection
Related People or Organizations:
Sinclair, T. (painter)
Tiebout, Cornelius (engraver)
Thomas Birch, 1779-1851 (publisher)
Tiebout, Cornelius (publisher)