Event record · naval
mid-Atlantic · Atlantic
United States captures Macedonian
25 October 1812
Stephen Decatur's frigate captures a valuable British warship and brings the prize into port.
Participants
- USS United States
- HMS Macedonian
- Stephen Decatur
- John Carden
Outcome
Macedonian surrendered and was brought into an American port as a prize.
Why it matters
The visible captured frigate turned naval professionalism into persuasive public evidence.
Location evidence
29.000, -29.000 · regional precision
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Evidence behind this event
- War of 1812Naval History and Heritage Command · naval history
Atlantic, lake, Chesapeake, and Pacific naval operations.