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NH 85543-KN U.S. Frigate Constitution defeats H.M. Frigate Java, 29 December 1812

Photo #: NH 85543-KN U.S. Frigate Constitution defeats H.M. Frigate Java, 29 December 1812
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Title: U.S. Frigate Constitution defeats H.M. Frigate Java, 29 December 1812
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Description: U.S. Frigate Constitution defeats H.M. Frigate Java, 29 December 1812 Painting by Anton Otto Fischer, depicting the Java, at right, being dismasted by the Constitution's gunfire. The American frigate was commanded by Captain William Bainbridge. Courtesy of the U.S. Navy Art Collection, Washington, D.C. Gift of Katrina S. Fischer. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 85543-KN
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