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U.S. Frigate "Constitution"
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Artist/Maker

U.S. Frigate "Constitution"

Watercolor, black ink, gouache, graphite, and scraping on paper
Overall: 15 1/4 x 25 in. ( 38.7 x 63.5 cm )
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
1963.162
Construction of the 44-gun "Constitution" was authorized by Congress in 1794. The vessel was built at Boston, Massachusetts, and was launched in October 1797. Extensive repairs were made to her noted participation in the War of 1812. She was rebuilt in 1833, 1871-77, 1906, and 1927-30, and is still afloat.
DescriptionMarine
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Image Not Available for State of the H.M.S. "Java" on her Striking to the U.S. Frigate "Constitution"
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Image Not Available for Escape of the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" from a British Squadron off New York, July 18, 1812
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Image Not Available for Engagement Between the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" and H.M.S. "Java"
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Image Not Available for Engagement Between the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" and H.M.S. "Guerriere"
Engagement Between the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" and H.M.S. "Guerriere"
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Image Not Available for Engagement Between the U.S. Frigate "Chesapeake" and H.M.S. "Shannon"
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