On this day 24 February

[7eat51]

On the 24th of February 1813, the USS Hornet engaged the HMS Peacock off the northern coast of South America around the Caroband bank. At 1725, the two ships exchanged broadsides. The Hornet’s greater maneuverability and more accurate guns quickly disabled the Peacock. Within 15 minutes, the British ship lost her captain, William Peake, several crewmembers, and was taking in water. U.S. captain, James Lawrence, accepted the Peacock’s surrender. Both ships anchored and began repairs, but the Peacock’s damage was too extensive and she quickly sank. The Hornet returned to the United States with the Peacock’s survivors, arriving at Martha’s Vineyard on the 19th of March.

USS Hornet vs. HMS Peacock
2046

USS Hornet vs. HMS Peacock
2047

U.S. Captain James Lawrence
2048

For more on the story:
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/war1812/atsea/hnt-peck.htm
http://navalwarfare.blogspot.com/2011/11/uss-hornet.html
http://www.1812privateers.org/NAVAL/hornet.html
http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_hornet_peacock.html

[RedLeif]

Do you know the names of the artists that did these paintings?

[7eat51]

Do you know the names of the artists that did these paintings?

I will try to find out this week. Your question prompted me to add some info to other paintings I am uploading - thanks.