War with Great Britain
When the War of 1812 began, Revenue cutters were called to action. In 1814, the Eagle encountered the HMS Dispatch in Long Island Sound. Overpowered, the captain beached the Eagle, the crew hauled the cannons ashore, and the fight continued. (1/2)
When the War of 1812 began, Revenue cutters were called to action. In 1814, the Eagle encountered the HMS Dispatch in Long Island Sound. Overpowered, the captain beached the Eagle, the crew hauled the cannons ashore, and the fight continued. (1/2)
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