Digital Commonwealth — USS Constitution Museum
The capture and destruction of H.B.M. frigate Guerriere by the U.S. frigate Constitution. After an action of 30 minutes. American loss 7 killed, 7 wounded. British loss 15 killed, 62 wounded, 24 missing
Currier, Nathaniel, 1813-1888 · 1835–1880
A lithograph depicting USS Constitution with cannon ball riddled sails awaiting British prisoners removed from HMS Guerriere, who are arriving in three boats. HMS Guerriere is exploding on the left. A barrel and partial mast with the British flag float in the foreground.
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