Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "USS United States" Signed lower right. Original Oil Painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. Built in Philadelphia, this 50-gun frigate was the first ship launched for the new American Navy. During the War of 1812, the United States served as flagship for Captain Stephen Decatur, who defeated and captured the British frigate Macedonian in a pitched battle fought on October 25, 1812. Image Size: 10.5 x 13 in. Overall Size: 14.5 x 17 in. Unframed. (B15881)