Memoirs of the Generals, Commodores and other Commanders, who distinguished themselves in the American army and navy during the wars of the Revolution and 1812, and who were presented with medals by Congress for their gallant services

by Thomas Wyatt

Occasion.—Capture of the Guerriere.

Device.—Bust of Captain Hull.

Legend.—Isaacus Hull peritos arte superate, July, 1812, Ang. certamine fortes.

Reverse.—The battle between the Constitution and Guerriere is represented in that particular and interesting stage, when the boarders from the Guerriere were repulsed, and a raking fire from the Constitution had cut away the main and foremasts of the Guerriere, which are falling, leaving the American ship little injured.

Legend.—Horæ momento victoria.

Exergue.—Inter Const. nav. Amer. et Guer. Angl.

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