Keywords: LC-USZC4-6223: “Hull’s Victory” Photomechanical print by R. F. Zogbaum, 1898. Artwork shows American sailors and officers on the deck of USS Constitution during the engagement with HMS Guerriere. On 19 August 1812, the frigate USS Constitution captured the frigate HMS Guerriere off Halifax, Nova Scotia. During the intense broadside fire, Guerriere’s mizzenmast fell over the side crippling her ability to maneuver. After the bowspirit of Guerriere became entangled in Constitution’s rigging, both sides attempted to board but the seas were too heavy while at the same time marksmen fired at exposed personnel. When the ships separated, the British frigate’s foremast collapsed pulling the mainmast with it. At that point, Guerriere had no other choice than to surrender. (7/2/2015). LC-USZC4-6223: “Hull’s Victory” Photomechanical print by R. F. Zogbaum, 1898. Artwork shows American sailors and officers on the deck of USS Constitution during the engagement with HMS Guerriere. On 19 August 1812, the frigate USS Constitution captured the frigate HMS Guerriere off Halifax, Nova Scotia. During the intense broadside fire, Guerriere’s mizzenmast fell over the side crippling her ability to maneuver. After the bowspirit of Guerriere became entangled in Constitution’s rigging, both sides attempted to board but the seas were too heavy while at the same time marksmen fired at exposed personnel. When the ships separated, the British frigate’s foremast collapsed pulling the mainmast with it. At that point, Guerriere had no other choice than to surrender. (7/2/2015). |