The Burning of the fregate the Philadelphia in the harbor of Tripoli ...
Summary
Photograph of original engraving by John b. Guerrazzi shows the United States frigate Philadelphia aflame during the First Tripolitan War, 1803.
Original engraving not in LC collection, which has only a black-and-white photographic copy from unknown source.
Caption appears in reverse on reference print.
On reference print caption appears in reverse.
Tags
warships
american
lybia
tripoli
harbors
history
tripolitan war
naval operations
engravings
reproductions
photographic prints
fregate
philadelphia
harbor
history of philadelphia
1805
pennsylvania
lot 7006
rare books
engraving
book illustrations
Date
01/01/1805
Source
Library of Congress
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Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.