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USN 902972 American Privateer PAUL JONES Captured by HMS LEONIDAS, May 1813

American Privateer PAUL JONES Captured by HMS LEONIDAS, May 1813
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Title: American Privateer PAUL JONES Captured by HMS LEONIDAS, May 1813
Caption: On 23 May 1813, the British frigate HMS LEONIDAS of 38 guns, Captain William King, sighted and, after a long chase, overhauled and captured the United States privateer PAUL JONES of 16 guns and 35 men.
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Catalog #: USN 902972
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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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