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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cerro Gordo , battle of (search)
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U. S. S. Constitution, or old Ironsides,
The most renowned vessel of the United States navy; built in Boston in 1797; rated as a frigate of 1,576 tons, with an armament of forty-four guns, but actually carrying fifty-two.
The frigate, then under command of Capt. Isaac Hull, had just returned from foreign service when the War of 1812-15 was declared.
She sailed from Annapolis (July 12, 1812) on a cruise to the northward.
On the 17th she fell in with a small squadron under Captain Broke, when one of the most remarkable naval retreats and pursuits ever recorded occurred.
The Constitution could not cope with the whole squadron, and her safety depended on successful flight.
There was almost a dead calm, and she floated almost independent of her helm.
Her boats were launched, and manned by strong seamen with sweeps.
A long 18-pounder was rigged as a stern chaser, and another of the same calibre was pointed off the forecastle.
Out of her cabin windows, which by sawing were made l
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Embargo acts. (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lincoln , Abraham 1809 - (search)
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