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Photo # NH 2000:  USS Constitution standing near the dismasted HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812.  Engraving after a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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EVENTS -- WAR OF 1812 -- THE WAR AT SEA --

USS Constitution captures HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812 --
Prints and Drawings (Part II)


This page features more prints and drawings of the action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, covering the last part of the battle and the burning of Guerriere on the following day.

For other views related to this battle, see:

  • USS Constitution captures HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: NH 2000

    Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812


    Mid-19th Century line engraving by James D. Smillie after a painting by Alonzo Chappel, depicting USS Constitution standing near the dismasted British frigate Guerriere.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 88KB; 480 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 1999

    Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812


    Line engraving by Rogers after Chapin, published circa the mid-19th Century by Virtue, Emmons & Co., New York. It depicts the British frigate Guerriere (incorrectly spelled "Gurriere" on the print) in the foreground after she was dismasted, with USS Constitution beyond.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 164KB; 740 x 640 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 55422

    Battle between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812


    19th Century engraving by J. McRae after a drawing by G. White, depicting the British frigate Guerriere after she had been dismasted in the action with USS Constitution.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 148KB; 740 x 585 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42066

    Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812


    Artwork depicting the victorious Constitution sailing past the the dismasted British frigate Guerriere.
    The text below the image is reproduced in Photo # NH 42066 (extended caption).

    Courtesy of Mr. Beverly R. Robinson, March 1937.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 158KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42067

    Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812


    Engraving by B. Tanner, published by him at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 10 November 1812. It depicts the explosion of the captured and crippled British frigate Guerriere after Constitution had rescued her crew and set her afire.
    The text below the image is reproduced in Photo # NH 42067 (extended caption).

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 188KB; 740 x 640 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42070

    Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812


    Engraving by Roberts and W. Croome, depicting the explosion of the British frigate Guerriere on 20 August 1812, following her defeat and disablement by USS Constitution the day before. Guerriere was found to be in a sinking condition and, following removal of her crew, was set afire and soon blew up.

    Donation of Colonel J.R. Taylor, October 1938.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 163KB; 740 x 430 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 74532

    Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812


    Sketch by Fred S. Cozzens, copied from his book "Our Navy -- Its Growth and Achievements", 1897.
    It depicts Constitution departing the area on 20 August, the day after she captured the British frigate Guerriere. The latter, abandoned and set afire, is blowing up in the distance.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 73KB; 740 x 280 pixels

     

    For other views related to this battle, see:

  • USS Constitution captures HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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