"decatur's struggle with the algerines". Line engraving by w. Ridgway after an artwork by f. O. Darley, published during the 19th century. It depicts the battle on board a tripolitan gunboat during the u. S. Navy's bombardment of tripoli, 3 august 1804. Lieutenant stephen decatur is in the center, engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Courtesy of the naval historical foundation, powell collection. Nhhc photograph collection, nh 2385.
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