Chapin, J.B., fl. 1860 Action Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

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GLC#
GLC08878.0038-View header record
Type
Images
Date
1861-1877
Author/Creator
Chapin, J.B., fl. 1860
Title
Action Between the Constitution and the Guerriere
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 print : b&w Height: 28 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

One engraving entitled "Action Between the Constitution and the Guerriere" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the naval battle of August 19,1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The Constitution destroys the Guerriere's mast and sails. Engraved by J. Rogers after a painting by J.B. Chapin.

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