The capture of the American Frigate, President

1700-1900

Order Reproduction
Title
The capture of the American Frigate, President
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1700-1900
Identifier
DARIMG0755
Description
The capture of the American Frigate, President, by the British, Endymion. On the 14th of January, 1815 the President, Com. Decatur, sailed from New York, and at day light the next morning, he fell in with a British squadron, consisting of the Endymion, Tenedos, Pomone, & Majestic; the formeost, the Endymion, got under his quarter and commenced firing. On the approach of the other frigates, the President surrendered, having 24 men killed and 55 wounded. The Endymion had 11killed and 14 wounded. Published by T. batchelar, 115, Long Alley, Moorfields.
Type
still image
Genre
prints (visual works)
engravings (prints)
Subject
Engraving.
President (Frigate).
Endymion (Frigate).
War of 1812.
Source
DARIMAGE
Collection
Darlington Digital Library
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
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