Museum Collections

Verso inscribed at lower center in black ink: "No 4. This -- / The Java in a Sinking state, set fire to, & Blowing up The Constitution at a distance a head, Laying to, / unbending Sails, repairing rigging & c. on the Evening of 29th Decr. 1812."; below: "No3. / The Java totally dismasted endeavouring to Wear by the assistance of a Jury Staysail hoisted to the Stump of the Foremast and / Bowsprit the Constitution Crossing her Bow in a Raking Position, Compels her to Surrender at 50 Min. Past 5";