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| Keywords: On 16 May 1811, at night off Cape Henry, the frigate President, commanded by John Rodgers, exchanged several shots with HMS Little Belt, commanded by Arthur Bingham. Each captain stated that the other one fired first. Little Belt had approx 30 killed or wounded while President had only one of her crew wounded. Investigations into the matter by both governments reached a stalemate, which also increased tensions between the two countries. HMS Little Belt and USS President, 16 May 1811. Artwork by J. Cartwright. National Archives photograph, KN 10868 (Color). On 16 May 1811, at night off Cape Henry, the frigate President, commanded by John Rodgers, exchanged several shots with HMS Little Belt, commanded by Arthur Bingham. Each captain stated that the other one fired first. Little Belt had approx 30 killed or wounded while President had only one of her crew wounded. Investigations into the matter by both governments reached a stalemate, which also increased tensions between the two countries. HMS Little Belt and USS President, 16 May 1811. Artwork by J. Cartwright. National Archives photograph, KN 10868 (Color). | ||||
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