Sunday, 11 October 2009

Battle of Valcour Island

Today is the anniversary of this action in the American Revolution that took place on Lake Champlain between naval vessels. This image is of the Philadelphia which was raised in 1935. Wiki article on the battle.
Image of Arnold's fleet.
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3 comments:

  1. Keith12 October 2009 at 13:41

    Oh! I want one!

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  2. Jubilo14 October 2009 at 09:37

    Superb image! Thank you.
    cordially,
    David Corbett

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  3. Christine14 October 2009 at 16:45

    I saw the Philadelphia in Washington DC. Very nice shipwreck indeed!

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