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Action between H.M.S. Guerriere and the U.S.S. Constitution The first confrontation between a British and American frigate and reportary the time when the Constitution earned her name of 'Old Ironsides'. After a gallant fight Capt. James Dacres of the British Guerriere was forced to surrender to the American Capt. Isaac Hull. The British ship was so damaged it was destroyed by Hull.

Roderick John Lovesey (b.1944)

The engagement between the U.S.S. Constitution and the Guerriere, 19 August 1812

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Roderick John Lovesey (b.1944)
The engagement between the U.S.S. Constitution and the Guerriere, 19 August 1812
signed 'Roderick Lovesey' (lower right)
oil on canvas
36 x 48in. (91.4 x 122cm.)

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