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title: USS Constellation vs. La Vengeance, February 1800
author: Benson Lossing
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19485/uss-constellation-vs-la-vengeance-february-1800/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-09-26
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# USS Constellation vs. La Vengeance, February 1800
_Authored by Benson Lossing_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19485.jpg)
## Image Caption
USS *Constitution* engages the French frigate *La Vengeance* in February 1800 during the [Quasi-War](https://www.worldhistory.org/Quasi-War/). Image by Benson Lossing, from *Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History*, 1912.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Lossing, B. (2024, September 26). USS Constellation vs. La Vengeance, February 1800. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Lossing, Benson. "USS Constellation vs. La Vengeance, February 1800." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 26, 2024. .
### MLA
Lossing, Benson. "USS Constellation vs. La Vengeance, February 1800." *World History Encyclopedia*, 26 Sep 2024, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:VengeanceConstellation.gif) by [**Benson Lossing**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:VengeanceConstellation.gif). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 26 September 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.