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The USS Consetllation takes on the French frigate L'Insurgente on 9 February 1799, one of the most memorable actions of the Quasi-War (1798-1800). By Rear Admiral John William Schmidt, 1981.
Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, D.C.
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Cite This Work
APA Style
Schmidt, J. W. (2024, September 18). Naval Battle during the Quasi-War, between USS Constellation and L'Insurgente. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19460/naval-battle-during-the-quasi-war-between-uss-cons/
Chicago Style
Schmidt, John William. "Naval Battle during the Quasi-War, between USS Constellation and L'Insurgente." World History Encyclopedia, September 18, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19460/naval-battle-during-the-quasi-war-between-uss-cons/.
MLA Style
Schmidt, John William. "Naval Battle during the Quasi-War, between USS Constellation and L'Insurgente." World History Encyclopedia, 18 Sep 2024, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19460/naval-battle-during-the-quasi-war-between-uss-cons/.
