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Description
This engraving illustrates Sir George Colliers victory in Penobscot Bay, 1779.
On August 14, 1779, Sir George Collier commanded a fleet of British warships and frigates approaching Penobscot Bay.
American ships were in place and battle commenced. The American navy had more ships, but the British had superior armaments and training and they were the victors.
This illustration appeared in the Naval Chronicle of London in 1814.
About This Item
- Title: Colliers victory in Penobscot Bay, 1779
- Creator: Bailey
- Creation Date: circa 1814
- Subject Date: 1779-08-13
- Location: Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 14 cm x 23 cm
- Local Code: GA 142
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Penobscot Expedition, 1779
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns
- Naval battles
- Collier, George, Sir, 1738-1795
- Naval prints
- Navies
- Naval warfare
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