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    A maritime oil painting depicting a naval engagement between two sailing vessels on open seas. The right-hand ship flies what appears to be an early American flag, while the left ship flies a British Union Jack ensign, suggesting a Revolutionary War or early American naval battle. A cannon blast is visible between the two ships, indicating active combat.

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    09.25.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenneth Takada 

    U.S. Navy           

    A Revolutionary War painting depicting the Virginia Navy cruiser Capt. Barron taking the British navy brig HMS Oxford is displayed at the Navy Art Gallery at the Washington Navy Yard. The Navy Art Gallery has a collection of more than 15,000 paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures depicting naval ships, personnel and combat actions from all eras of U.S. naval history.

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    Date Taken: 09.25.2009
    Date Posted: 10.03.2009 19:43
    Photo ID: 208844
    VIRIN: 090925-N-9671T-003
    Resolution: 1519x978
    Size: 794.48 KB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US

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