War of 1812. The capture of USS President was the last naval duel to take place during the conflict. USS President (right foreground) engages HMS Endymion (left foreground) with her stern chaser. Painting by Thomas Buttersworth. Initially thought to be Escape of Belvidera from the Frigate President
A Thomas Buttersworth, painting at first thought to be HMS Belvidera escaping from USS President, this painting depicts HMS Endymion yawing to rake USS President at dusk as President is ahead of the British frigate and has her after sails cut while the British frigate has her foresails cut.
Size: 5040px × 3689px
Photo credit: © GL Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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