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Frigates Constellation, President, and brig Argus captured three ships

On September 12, 1804, the frigates Constellation and President captured two ships while attempting to enter Tripoli harbor during the blockade.   Also on that day, the brig Argus and Constellation captured a third vessel attempting to enter the harbor.  Argus would later help in the capture of Derne, Tripoli. 


NH 1303: USS President in gale of Marseilles. Artwork by Antone Roux, 1802.
Caption: NH 1303: USS President in gale of Marseilles. Artwork by Antone Roux, 1802.

NH 61863: USS Constellation off Port Mahan, Minorca in 1831. Painted by Nicola Cammillieri for Commodore Wadworth and given by him to Commodore John Rodgers. Owned by Admiral W. L. Rodgers in 1939.
Caption: NH 61863: USS Constellation off Port Mahan, Minorca in 1831. Painted by Nicola Cammillieri for Commodore Wadworth and given by him to Commodore John Rodgers. Owned by Admiral W. L. Rodgers in 1939.

NH 78671: USS Argus, brig
Caption: NH 78671: USS Argus, brig
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Published: Fri Feb 12 07:58:47 EST 2021