The Java, as she appeared at 35 min. past 4 p.m. after having sustained several raking Broadsides from the Constitution whilst closely engaging [sic] her, until [sic] she became a perfect Wreck, the Main Mast alone standing, the Rigging shot to pieces, and the Main Yard gone in the Slings. The Constitution making Sail & getting out of Gun Shot. | March 31, 2021
The Java totally dismasted endeavoring to Wear by the assistance of a Jury Staysail hoisted to the stump of the Foremast & Bowsprit; the Constitution Crossing her bow in a Raking Position, Compels her to Surrender at 50 min. past 5. | March 31, 2021
The Java in a Sinking state, set fire to, & Blowing up. The Constitution at a distance a head, Laying to, unbending sails, repairing her Rigging &c. on the Evening of 29th Decr. 1812.? Each with two columns of four lines, left ?English Force? and right ?American Force. | March 31, 2021
Situation of His Majesty?s Frigate Java, Captain Lambert, at 5 min. past 3 p.m. after an hour’s close & severe action with the American Frigate Constitution, in which she was so much disabled in her Masts, Sails, & Rigging, by the Enemy’s very superior Force & Weight of Metal, that in the attempt to board, with every prospect of success, her Foremast fell, & she was rendered totally unmanageable.? | March 31, 2021
Dedicated By Permission To The Right Honourable The Lords Commissioners of The Admiralty. Plate 1 through 4. [Representing the stages of the battle between the U.S.S. Constitution and H.M.S. Java.] | March 31, 2021
