Action between the U.S.S. Constitution and H.M.S. Guerriere, August 1812

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.