Image: American Privateer Congress Captures HMS Sloop Savage

Description: NH 56473 American Privateer CONGRESS Captures HMS Sloop SAVAGE Title: American Privateer Congress Captures HMS Sloop Savage On 6 September 1781, the American privateer Congress, under Captain Geddes, engaged HMS sloop Savage, under Captain Sterling, in a day-long battle some 10 leagues eastward of Charleston, South Carolina. Congress forced Savage to strike her colors. Savage was recaptured by HMS Solebay before her prize crew could reach a safe American port. Black & white photograph of painting. Original at Mariners Museum, Newport News, Virginia Catalog #: NH 56473
Title: American Privateer Congress Captures HMS Sloop Savage
Credit: NH 56473 American Privateer CONGRESS Captures HMS Sloop SAVAGE
Author: Artist: Warren, circa 1783, according to Naval History and Heritage Command.
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