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| Keywords: outdoor On 25 Oct 1812, the frigate United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur, captured the British frigate Macedonian, west of the Canary Islands. Broadsiding the Macedonian, United States destroyed her mizzen top mast, which let her driver gaff fall. Using this advantage, United States methodically fired upon the ship. After surrender, Macedonian was repaired and placed into U.S. Naval service. USS United States versus HMS Macedonian, 25 October 1812. Artwork by Arthur N. Disney, Sr. Courtesy of the Navy Art Collection, NH 49848-KN (Color). On 25 Oct 1812, the frigate United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur, captured the British frigate Macedonian, west of the Canary Islands. Broadsiding the Macedonian, United States destroyed her mizzen top mast, which let her driver gaff fall. Using this advantage, United States methodically fired upon the ship. After surrender, Macedonian was repaired and placed into U.S. Naval service. USS United States versus HMS Macedonian, 25 October 1812. Artwork by Arthur N. Disney, Sr. Courtesy of the Navy Art Collection, NH 49848-KN (Color). | ||||
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