Print of oil painting by John W. Schmidt, depicting the USS "Constellation" and the "l'Insurgente." Text immediately below the image reads "Good discipline is considered by all who know anything of service as the vital part of a ship at war. USS Constellation vs. l'Insurgente -- 9 February 1799. The capture of the French frigate…

USS ‘Constellation’ vs. ‘l’Insurgente’

Description

Print of oil painting by John W. Schmidt, depicting the USS "Constellation" and the "l'Insurgente." Text immediately below the image reads "Good discipline is considered by all who know anything of service as the vital part of a ship at war. USS Constellation vs. l'Insurgente -- 9 February 1799. The capture of the French frigate l'INSURGENTE by Captain Thomas Truxtun was the most notable event of the Quasi War with France. His well-disciplined and well-trained crew gained a masterful victory in this first battle test of the new frigates of our Navy. CONSTELLATION, our oldest warship afloat, can be visited in Baltimore, Maryland, where she was launched, 7 September 1797."

Creator

Schmidt, John W.

Date

early 20th century

Publisher

[Washington, D.C.] : Department of the Navy

Language(s)

English

Dimensions

16 x 20 inches

Object ID

Medium Print

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

388

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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