Photo #: KN-2882 (color) Action between U.S. Frigate Constellation and French Frigate Insurgente, 9 February 1799 Painting by Rear Admiral John W. Schmidt, USN (Retired), depicting Constellation (at left) taking position ahead of Insurgente. After an hour-and-a-quarter engagement, the badly outmaneuvered and damaged French frigate surrendered. Constellation was commanded by Captain Thomas Truxtun. Courtesy of the artist. Official U.S. Navy Photograph. Online Image: 75KB; 900 x 730 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system as Photo # 428-KN-2882 |
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Image posted 13 February 2009