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Old Ironsides breaks a British brig in mighty frigate duel
In a dramatic August sea battle, the USS Constitution engages HMS Guerriere. After hours of cannonade, the American frigate routs the British ship, captures a prize crew, and sinks the Guerriere by fire. The fight ends with Constitution steering for Boston, the nation electrified by a resounding naval victory.
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Wilson
Solello
Thas
Leeward
Havinl
Idi
Wall
Spardeck
Lull
Tronside
Lult
Iblock
Lull Roared Trough Isrampel
Ball
Hughel I
Cin
J. V. Loffman
Talai Phe Aiy-Ketry
Morris
Fmigeter Almy
Bush
Enull
Lis Britche Majesty
Dacres
Constitution
Prige
Atree
P. M
Teull
Boston Harrior
England
Long Wharf
Trull
Fromides