USS Constitution defeating Cyane and Levant, February 20, 1815.
Depicting "Old Ironside" encounter with two Royal Navy ships off the Canary Islands in a battle by moonlight. The British opened the first fire, but caused very little damage. Captain Stewart of the USS Constitution successfully kept the two British ships separated under his heavy raking fire and HMS Cyane surrendered shortly thereafter. HMS Levant surrendered after a 2 hour chase.
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Print from original watercolour painting
Actual artwork 16” x 10”
Add 2” white border on all sides
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All art is printed on the highest quality library conservation paper
Printed in Halifax, Nova Scotia
USS Constitution defeating Cyane and Levant, February 20, 1815.
Depicting "Old Ironside" encounter with two Royal Navy ships off the Canary Islands in a battle by moonlight. The British opened the first fire, but caused very little damage. Captain Stewart of the USS Constitution successfully kept the two British ships separated under his heavy raking fire and HMS Cyane surrendered shortly thereafter. HMS Levant surrendered after a 2 hour chase.
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Print from original watercolour painting
Actual artwork 16” x 10”
Add 2” white border on all sides
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All art is printed on the highest quality library conservation paper
Printed in Halifax, Nova Scotia
