Tall Ships USS Essex Captures HMS Alert is a painting by Bob and Nadine Johnston which was uploaded on November 27th, 2013.
Tall Ships USS Essex Captures HMS Alert
When war was declared against Britain on 18 June 1812, Essex, commanded by Captain David Porter, made a successful cruise to the southward, out of... more
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Tall Ships USS Essex Captures HMS Alert
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Bob and Nadine Johnston
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When war was declared against Britain on 18 June 1812, Essex, commanded by Captain David Porter, made a successful cruise to the southward, out of New York. On 11 July near Bermuda she fell in with seven British (the Silverside being one) transports and by moonlight engaged and took one of them as a prize.
On 13 August she encountered and captured the sloop HMS Alert after an engagement. By September, when she returned to New York, Essex had taken ten prizes.
The youngest member of the Essex crew was 10-year-old midshipman David Glasgow Farragut, who would become the first admiral of the US Navy. Farragut, who was Captain Porter's foster son, remained with the ship for the next two years.
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Luther Fine Art
Elegant yet fierce. Beautiful work which reminds me of how my dad loved ships like these. Thanks for bringing back those memories! LF
Nadine and Bob Johnston
All your Comments are Appreciated Very Much, wish that it were possible to Thank You all individually. But due to disability in my hands, have to restrict my typing. Thank YOU.
Betty Denise
A gorgeous and powerful image! I love how the clouds on the horizon make the boats stand out. I Love it! L/F