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Gale and ship's crew fight for the Constitution
The narrative describes a perilous sea gale as the crew of the Constitution faces disaster. The captain orders the helm released, banded men on deck, and a vow to save the vessel by devotion amid torn sails, shattered walls, and a sinking hull. The scene blends nautical drama with a call to steadfast duty against the storm.
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Gallain
Hatteras
Bavano
Buchanan
Seepemton
New York
the Times
Philadelphia
Iowa
Charleston
N. Y. Tribune
South Carolina
United States
Floyd
Colt's
Fort Moultrie
Disant
Fort Loultrie
Fort Sumter
Castle Pinckney
Tim
Sullivan's Island
Moultrie
Sumnter
Castle Pickney
Benutt
Charleston Harbor
8. C
New York Tribune
Fort Sumpter
Scott
United States Arsenal
Rob't. Anderson
Abner Doubleka
Jr T. Seymour
Lient. T. Tallbot
J. C. Davis
N. J. Hall
Aciilesy
S. W. Crawford
J. & Forbes
G. W. Snyder
Widens Corps