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United States (United States) (search for this): entry united-states-the-frigate
United States, the frigate A frigate of the American navy, built in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1797. On Oct. 10, 1812, Commodore Rodgers sailed from Boston in the President, accompanied by the United States, forty-four guns, Captain Decatur, and the Argus, sixteen guns, Lieutenant-commandant Sinclair, leaving the Hornet in port. the President parted company with her companions on Oct. 12, and on the 17th captured a British packet. the United States and Argus also parted company, the former saf the United States was five killed and six wounded. the Macedonian was a new ship, and though rated at thirty-eight, carried forty-four guns. The action occurred not far from the island of Madeira. After the contest Decatur returned to the United States, arriving off New London Dec. 4, 1812. the Macedonian, in charge of Lieutenant Allen, arrived at Newport Harbor at about the same time. At the close of the month both vessels passed through Long Island Sound, and, on Jan. 1, 1813, the Maced
Long Island Sound (United States) (search for this): entry united-states-the-frigate
and sixty-eight were wounded. The loss of the United States was five killed and six wounded. the Macedonian was a new ship, and though rated at thirty-eight, carried forty-four guns. The action occurred not far from the island of Madeira. After the contest Decatur returned to the United States, arriving off New London Dec. 4, 1812. the Macedonian, in charge of Lieutenant Allen, arrived at Newport Harbor at about the same time. At the close of the month both vessels passed through Long Island Sound, and, on Jan. 1, 1813, the Macedonian was anchored in the harbor of New York, where she was greeted as a Newyear's gift. She comes with the compliments of the season from old Neptune, said one of the newspapers. The boys in the streets were singing snatches of a song: Then quickly met our nation's eyes, The noblest sight in nature, A first-rate frigate as a prize, Brought home by brave Decatur. Legislatures of States gave Decatur thanks, and two of them each gave him a sword.
Kanawha (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): entry united-states-the-frigate
nd six wounded. the Macedonian was a new ship, and though rated at thirty-eight, carried forty-four guns. The action occurred not far from the island of Madeira. After the contest Decatur returned to the United States, arriving off New London Dec. 4, 1812. the Macedonian, in charge of Lieutenant Allen, arrived at Newport Harbor at about the same time. At the close of the month both vessels passed through Long Island Sound, and, on Jan. 1, 1813, the Macedonian was anchored in the harbor of New York, where she was greeted as a Newyear's gift. She comes with the compliments of the season from old Neptune, said one of the newspapers. The boys in the streets were singing snatches of a song: Then quickly met our nation's eyes, The noblest sight in nature, A first-rate frigate as a prize, Brought home by brave Decatur. Legislatures of States gave Decatur thanks, and two of them each gave him a sword. So, also, did the city of Philadelphia. The authorities of New York, in additi
Decatur (Illinois, United States) (search for this): entry united-states-the-frigate
atch at the maintop of the United States discovered a sail to windward—an English ship-of-war. Decatur spread all his sails and gave chase, and, as the United States drew nearer and nearer the Britiwent up from her decks that they were heard on board the vessel of the enemy. At about 9 A. M. Decatur had got so near that he opened a broadside upon the strange vessel, with much effect. It was rr deck. Her main-mast was severely damaged, while the United States remained almost unhurt. Decatur bore away for a while, and his antagonist, supposing his vessel, badly crippled, was withdrawin her fore and main masts and fore-yard. All her boats were rendered useless but one. Of her Decatur's medal. officers and men—300 in number—thirty-six were killed and sixty-eight were wounded. Tiladelphia. The authorities of New York, in addition to a splendid banquet to Hull, Jones, and Decatur (Jan. 7, 1813), gave the latter the freedom of the city and requested his portrait for the City<
Newport Harbor (Rhode Island, United States) (search for this): entry united-states-the-frigate
seless but one. Of her Decatur's medal. officers and men—300 in number—thirty-six were killed and sixty-eight were wounded. The loss of the United States was five killed and six wounded. the Macedonian was a new ship, and though rated at thirty-eight, carried forty-four guns. The action occurred not far from the island of Madeira. After the contest Decatur returned to the United States, arriving off New London Dec. 4, 1812. the Macedonian, in charge of Lieutenant Allen, arrived at Newport Harbor at about the same time. At the close of the month both vessels passed through Long Island Sound, and, on Jan. 1, 1813, the Macedonian was anchored in the harbor of New York, where she was greeted as a Newyear's gift. She comes with the compliments of the season from old Neptune, said one of the newspapers. The boys in the streets were singing snatches of a song: Then quickly met our nation's eyes, The noblest sight in nature, A first-rate frigate as a prize, Brought home by brav
York (search for this): entry united-states-the-frigate
x wounded. the Macedonian was a new ship, and though rated at thirty-eight, carried forty-four guns. The action occurred not far from the island of Madeira. After the contest Decatur returned to the United States, arriving off New London Dec. 4, 1812. the Macedonian, in charge of Lieutenant Allen, arrived at Newport Harbor at about the same time. At the close of the month both vessels passed through Long Island Sound, and, on Jan. 1, 1813, the Macedonian was anchored in the harbor of New York, where she was greeted as a Newyear's gift. She comes with the compliments of the season from old Neptune, said one of the newspapers. The boys in the streets were singing snatches of a song: Then quickly met our nation's eyes, The noblest sight in nature, A first-rate frigate as a prize, Brought home by brave Decatur. Legislatures of States gave Decatur thanks, and two of them each gave him a sword. So, also, did the city of Philadelphia. The authorities of New York, in addition to
Philip Allen (search for this): entry united-states-the-frigate
ll her boats were rendered useless but one. Of her Decatur's medal. officers and men—300 in number—thirty-six were killed and sixty-eight were wounded. The loss of the United States was five killed and six wounded. the Macedonian was a new ship, and though rated at thirty-eight, carried forty-four guns. The action occurred not far from the island of Madeira. After the contest Decatur returned to the United States, arriving off New London Dec. 4, 1812. the Macedonian, in charge of Lieutenant Allen, arrived at Newport Harbor at about the same time. At the close of the month both vessels passed through Long Island Sound, and, on Jan. 1, 1813, the Macedonian was anchored in the harbor of New York, where she was greeted as a Newyear's gift. She comes with the compliments of the season from old Neptune, said one of the newspapers. The boys in the streets were singing snatches of a song: Then quickly met our nation's eyes, The noblest sight in nature, A first-rate frigate as a
Stephen Decatur (search for this): entry united-states-the-frigate
ilt in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1797. On Oct. 10, 1812, Commodore Rodgers sailed from Boston in the President, accompanied by the United States, forty-four guns, Captain Decatur, and the Argus, sixteen guns, Lieutenant-commandant Sinclair, leaving the Hornet in port. the President parted company with her companions on Oct. 12, and oneets were singing snatches of a song: Then quickly met our nation's eyes, The noblest sight in nature, A first-rate frigate as a prize, Brought home by brave Decatur. Legislatures of States gave Decatur thanks, and two of them each gave him a sword. So, also, did the city of Philadelphia. The authorities of New York, in addiDecatur thanks, and two of them each gave him a sword. So, also, did the city of Philadelphia. The authorities of New York, in addition to a splendid banquet to Hull, Jones, and Decatur (Jan. 7, 1813), gave the latter the freedom of the city and requested his portrait for the City Hall. The national Congress thanked him and gave him a gold medal.
W. Hull (search for this): entry united-states-the-frigate
ates, arriving off New London Dec. 4, 1812. the Macedonian, in charge of Lieutenant Allen, arrived at Newport Harbor at about the same time. At the close of the month both vessels passed through Long Island Sound, and, on Jan. 1, 1813, the Macedonian was anchored in the harbor of New York, where she was greeted as a Newyear's gift. She comes with the compliments of the season from old Neptune, said one of the newspapers. The boys in the streets were singing snatches of a song: Then quickly met our nation's eyes, The noblest sight in nature, A first-rate frigate as a prize, Brought home by brave Decatur. Legislatures of States gave Decatur thanks, and two of them each gave him a sword. So, also, did the city of Philadelphia. The authorities of New York, in addition to a splendid banquet to Hull, Jones, and Decatur (Jan. 7, 1813), gave the latter the freedom of the city and requested his portrait for the City Hall. The national Congress thanked him and gave him a gold medal.
Arthur Sinclair (search for this): entry united-states-the-frigate
United States, the frigate A frigate of the American navy, built in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1797. On Oct. 10, 1812, Commodore Rodgers sailed from Boston in the President, accompanied by the United States, forty-four guns, Captain Decatur, and the Argus, sixteen guns, Lieutenant-commandant Sinclair, leaving the Hornet in port. the President parted company with her companions on Oct. 12, and on the 17th captured a British packet. the United States and Argus also parted company, the former sailing to the southward and eastward in search of British West Indiamen. At dawn, on Sunday morning, the 25th, the watch at the maintop of the United States discovered a sail to windward—an English ship-of-war. Decatur spread all his sails and gave chase, and, as the United States drew nearer and nearer the British ship, such loud shouts went up from her decks that they were heard on board the vessel of the enemy. At about 9 A. M. Decatur had got so near that he opened a broadside upon the stra
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