American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814, firing on 4 boats of British Marines from the 'Carnation'. Attack repelled. Next day fired on by British and scuttled by crew who escaped ashore. Print 1830

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American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814, firing on 4 boats of British Marines from the 'Carnation'. Attack repelled. Next day fired on by British and scuttled by crew who escaped ashore. Print 1830

528795 American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814, firing on 4 boats of British Marines from the 'Carnation'. Attack repelled. Next day fired on by British and scuttled by crew who escaped ashore. Print 1830.; Universal History Archive/UIG

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1814 1830 Armstrong Ashore Azores Brigadier Captain (military) Carnation Colonel Corporal Crew Escaped Fired Firing Lieutenant Major Military Officer Private Privateer Sept Sergeant

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The intense battle scene captured in this 1830 print showcases the American privateer General Armstrong bravely defending itself against four boats of British Marines from the 'Carnation' in Port Fayal, Azores on September 26, 1814. Despite being outnumbered, the attack was successfully repelled by the skilled crew of the General Armstrong. However, the following day brought more challenges as the British forces fired upon the privateer once again. In a desperate move to prevent their ship from falling into enemy hands, the crew made the difficult decision to scuttle their beloved vessel and escape ashore. This dramatic moment in history serves as a reminder of the bravery and resilience displayed by those who fought during this tumultuous time. The lithograph captures every detail of this harrowing event - from cannon fire lighting up the sky to determined sailors working together to defend their ship. As we gaze upon this historic image, we are transported back to a time when courage and sacrifice were necessary ingredients for survival on the high seas. The legacy of these brave men lives on through prints like these that immortalize their heroic deeds for generations to come.

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