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BATTLE between the SCHOONER ATLAS and two BRITISH SHIPS, on the 5th of August 1812.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Tinted lithograph depiction of the U.S. schooner Atlas engaging the British merchantmen Pursuit and Planter on August 5, 1812. On this day, 12-gun American privateer schooner Dolphin, managed by Admiral John Borlase Warren, captured both the Hebe (16-gin and 25 men), captained by W.A. Brigham, and the brig Three Brothers (10-gun and 25 men).

Classification

naval battles

Date Made

1856-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Weingartner, Adam; Coggeshall, George

Materials

ink; paper

Measurements

4 1/4 in x 6 3/4 in

Place Made

United States: New York

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