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ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 shortlist
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water transport: fighting vessel: 5th rate (HMS)
water transport: fighting vessel: frigate (USS)
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Barralet, John James
Baugean, Jean-Jérôme
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Fürst, Moritz
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War of 1812: USS United States in action with HMS Macedonian, 1812
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Engagement between the American Frigate the United States and the English Frigate the Macedonian surrendered after 17 minutes fighting (Print)
United States and Macedonian (Print)
Capture of HMS Macedonian by USS United States, 25 October 1812 (Painting)
Medal commemorating Captain Stephen Decatur (1779-1820) and the action between USS 'United States' and HMS 'Macedonian', 1812 (Medal)
The English frigate Macedonian Captur'd By the American United States (Print)
Capture of H.B.M. Frigate Macedonian 38 guns Capt Garden By the Frigate United States 44 Guns Commodore Decatur... (Print)
The English frigate Macedonian Captur'd By the American United States (Print)
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