The Peacock stung by the Hornet: or Engagement between the United States ship Hornet, Captain Lawrence, of 16 guns, and His Britannic Majestys brig Peacock, Captain Peake of 19 guns: which he sunk after 15 minutes close action. The Hornet had one man killed, and two wounded, the Peacock 8 killed, and 27 wounded. When the Peacock sunk, 19 of her crew, and 8 brave Americans went down with her
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Language:English
Published: [Boston] Printed by Nathaniel Coverly, corner Theatre Alley, Milk-Street, Boston [1813]
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Item Description:American Antiquarian Society copy bound in the Isaiah Thomas collection of broadside ballads, v. II, no. 98, presented to the society in August 1814. - Ford, W.C. Thomas ballads, 205. - Shaw & Shoemaker, 32449. - Song in ten stanzas concerning the engagement fought on Feb. 24, 1813; first lines: When o'er the blue and trackless deep, the fearless seaman bends his way. - Text in two columns; printed area measures 28.2 x 18.8 cm
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