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Sicilian Salvador Catalano: An American Naval Hero - Photo 1

Sicilian Salvador Catalano: An American Naval Hero - Photo 1

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Sicilian Salvador Catalano: An American Naval Hero - Photo 1

This image shows the capture of the USS Philadelphia by Barbary pirate gun boats. The Philadelphia became vulnerable when she ran into an unchartered reef, listing and unable to fire upon the attacking ships.

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