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
To Captain Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, Bart and K.C.B., this representation of H.M.S. Shannon carrying by Boarding the American Frigate Chesapeake after a cannonade of Five Minutes, on the 1st June 1813, is Dedicated by his obliged and most grateful Servant, R.H. King | March 31, 2021
To Captain Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, Bart and K.C.B., this representation of H.M.S. Shannon leading her prize the American Frigate Chesapeake, into Halifax Harbour, on the 6th June 1813, is Dedicated by his obliged and most grateful Servant, R.H. King. | March 31, 2021
