File:American Privateer Congress Captures HMS Sloop Savage.tif

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Artist: Warren, circa 1783, according to Naval History and Heritage Command.
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English: NH 56473 American Privateer CONGRESS Captures HMS Sloop SAVAGE
  • Title: American Privateer Congress Captures HMS Sloop Savage
  • On 6 September 1781, the American privateer Congress, under Captain Geddes, engaged HMS sloop Savage, under Captain Sterling, in a day-long battle some 10 leagues eastward of Charleston, South Carolina. Congress forced Savage to strike her colors. Savage was recaptured by HMS Solebay before her prize crew could reach a safe American port.
  • Black & white photograph of painting.
  • Original at Mariners Museum, Newport News, Virginia
  • Catalog #: NH 56473
Date circa 1783
date QS:P571,+1783-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
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NH 56473
Source/Photographer NH 56473 American Privateer CONGRESS Captures HMS Sloop SAVAGE
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