The capture of HMS Macedonian was a naval action fought near Madeira on October 25, 1812 between the frigates USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur, and HMS Macedonian. History See also History of Madeira Pre-Portuguese times Pliny mentions certain Purple Islands the position of which with reference to the Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 1812 ( MDCCCXII) a leap year started on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year For the bird see Frigatebird. A frigate /ˈfrɪgɪt/ is a warship Launch United States was the first American warship to be launched under the Naval Act of 1794, four months before the launching of her sister ship USS Commodore Stephen Decatur Jr ( 5 January 1779 – 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism The American vessel won the battle, and the Macedonian was captured.
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