Essex and British Frigates in the Harbour of Valparaiso

Naval Battle of the War of 1812. Ref: Howes, U.S.Iana: K135

Print Type: Wood Engraving
Date: c1848
Origin: United States
Demensions: 5 x 8"
Subject: United States Naval Battles
Notes & Literature: The first USS Essex of the United States Navy was a 36-gun or 32-gun sailing frigate that participated in the Quasi-War with France, the First Barbary War, and in the War of 1812. The British captured her in 1814 and she then served as HMS Essex until sold at public auction on 6 June 1837.
Condition Report: Some browning. Text on verso. Good plus

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