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USN 902786 American Privateer JOHN Captured by HMS PERUVIAN, February 1813

American Privateer JOHN Captured by HMS PERUVIAN, February 1813
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Title: American Privateer JOHN Captured by HMS PERUVIAN, February 1813
Caption: On 6 February 1813, the British 18-gun brig HMS PERUVIAN, Captain C. Kippen, after a long chase of 15 hours overhauled and, despite a running fight and a gallant resistance, captured the American privateer JOHN of 16 guns and 100 men.
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Catalog #: USN 902786
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Original Creator: Artist, Warren (attributed)
After this Year: 1812
Before this Year: 1815
Original Medium: Watercolor Painting, BW Photo
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