The Hornet and Penguin

The Hornet and Penguin

Item Information

Title:
The Hornet and Penguin
Description:
An engraving depicting the engagement between USS Hornet and HMS Penguin. The illustration was published on page 184 of Abel Bowen's "The Naval Monument, Containing Official and Other Accounts of All the Battles Fought Between the Navies of the United States and Great Britain During the Late War," 1836.
Engraver:
Bowen, Abel, 1790-1850
Artist:
Cornè, Michele Felice, 1757-1845
Name on Item:
M. Corne, p. ; A. Bowen, sc.
Date:
[ca. 1812]
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Engravings
Location:
USS Constitution Museum
Collection (local):
USS Constitution Museum Art Collection
Subjects:
Campaigns & battles
Sailing ships
United States--History--War of 1812
Hornet (Brig)
Extent:
1 print : engraving ; sheet 5 x 8 1/2 in.
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Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
Notes (date):
Date from accompanying materials.
Identifier:
1793.25