The Gondola Philadelphia and the Battle of Lake Champlain |
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| Author:
| Bratten, John R. |
| Series title: | Studies in Nautical Archaeology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58544-147-1 |
| Publication Date: | May 2002 |
| Publisher: | Texas A&M University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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In this work the history of the oldest intact warship on display in North America is examined. The ""Philadelphia"" testifies to the heroic struggle between a hastily built fleet of American warships and a superior British fleet on Lake Champlain in 1776.
In this work the history of the oldest intact warship on display in North America is examined. The ""Philadelphia"" testifies to the heroic struggle between a hastily built fleet of American warships and a superior British fleet on Lake Champlain in 1776.