Title

'The Constitution and the Guerriere', c1813. Artist: Unknown.

Caption

'The Constitution and the Guerriere', c1813. On the 19 August 1812, the American heavy frigate USS 'Constitution' engaged with the British frigate HMS 'Guerriere'. The British vessel was severely damaged in the battle and surrendered to the Americans. Too badly damaged to be taken in, the 'Guerriere' was set on fire and sank. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N. Robinson & Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Limited, London, 1924]
The Print Collector collection

Date

1813

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19C78_247

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

164,5Mb (12,1Mb) / 29,5in x 21,6in / 8858 x 6491 (300dpi)

Keywords

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