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"If that Fellow Wants to Fight, We Won't Disappoint Him."

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Date:

n.d.

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Accession number: 1968-086 PIC, 00004, Box number: 20333

Type of material:

Art

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Item ID number:

2990376

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Rear Admiral E. M. Eller collection

"If that Fellow Wants to Fight, We Won't Disappoint Him."
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Date(s):

n.d.

Place of creation:

United States

Extent:

1 reproduction : photomechanical print
Support 40.700 x 50.900 cm

Language of material:

English

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A British ship is shown with its mast broken. The American ship appears uneffected by combat.

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Artist: Birch, Thomas, 1779-1851

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This reproduction is after a work by artist Thomas Birch.

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Inscribed., Inscription: In the print recto, below image c: "IF TT FELLOW WANTS TO FIGHT, WE WON'T DISAPPOINT HIM." / USS CONSTITUTION vs. HMS GUERRIERE-19 July 1812 / l.c.: Captain Isaac Hull, commanding CONSTITUTION in the first decisive naval action of the War of 1812, defeated Captain Dacres, GUERRIERE, in a savage ship duel which lasted but a half hour. Completely dismasted, GUERRIERE / became a helpless hulk while CONSTITUTION in this engagement earned her nickname "Old Ironsides" when a British shot glanced ineffectively off her hull. With this victory, the United States Navy gained world prestige / as skilled, tough fighters; the country was fired with fresh confidence and courage; and union among the states was greatly strengthened. CONSTITUTION still serves the Nation in the Boston Naval Shipyard. / l.l.: OIL BY THOMAS BIRCH; l.r.: U.S. Naval Academy Museum
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activité militaire

United States // Naval History // Ships // USS Constitution // HMS Guerriere

Military Activity
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Private

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1968-086 PIC

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1968-086 PIC
00004
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Graphic (art)

[Consultation99 Closed pending processing]
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Box [1968-086] 20333

[Consultation 90 Open]

020333 Item no. assigned by LAC 4

[Consultation 90 Open]

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Credit: Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1968-86-4 Source: U.S. Naval Academy Museum
Copyright: Expired

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