In February 1804, under Commodore Edward Preble’s command, Lieutenant Stephen Decatur slipped into Tripoli Harbor aboard the captured and disguised ketch Intrepid. There, he and his crew boarded the Tripolitans’ prize, USS Philadelphia, and made the heavy decision to set her ablaze to prevent her use as a Barbary warship. This was one of many special operations at sea, one that was a daring act and cost no American lives; yet it struck fear into our enemies and forever cemented Decatur’s legend.
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In February 1804, under Commodore Edward Preble’s command, Lieutenant Stephen Decatur slipped into Tripoli Harbor aboard the captured and disguised ketch Intrepid. There, he and his crew boarded the Tripolitans’ prize, USS Philadelphia, and made the heavy decision to set her ablaze to prevent her use as a Barbary warship. This was one of many special operations at sea, one that was a daring act and cost no American lives; yet it struck fear into our enemies and forever cemented Decatur’s legend.
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In 1803 the USS Philadelphia ran aground and was captured by tripolitan pirates, The US Navy was not about that. So they sent Captain Stephen Decatur on a mission to sneak into the harbor and destory the ship. This happened during the Barbary wars, and is one of the most exciting naval adventure stories I’ve heard. #americanhistory #militaryhistory #animation #pirates #animatedstories #maritimehistory #sailors #interestingthings #ushistory
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On June 17, 1815, off the southeastern coast of Spain near Cape Gata, Commodore Stephen Decatur's nine-vessel American squadron engaged the flagship of the Algerian Navy in the opening battle of the Second Barbary War. The Americans pursued the Algerian frigate Meshuda, a forty-six-gun warship commanded by Admiral Rais Hamidou, after learning it had recently crossed the Strait of Gibraltar. Though heavily outnumbered, the Algerians initially attempted to flee toward Algiers but changed course to
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Stephen Decatur Jr. was born in Maryland on January 5, 1779, and became one of America's most celebrated naval heroes. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 19 in 1798 and was promoted to captain at 25, making him the youngest person ever to reach that rank in Navy history. Decatur gained international fame in February 1804 when he led a daring nighttime raid into Tripoli harbor, where he and 75 sailors destroyed the captured USS Philadelphia by setting it ablaze. British Admiral Horatio Nelson praised
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White House Historical Assoc. on Instagram: "Happy 247th Birthday this month to Commodore Stephen Decatur, one of America’s greatest naval heroes. Decatur’s bold leadership during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812 helped define the courage and spirit of the early @USNavy. Though his life was tragically cut short at just 41, his national stature and leadership left a lasting mark on American history. The White House Historical Association is deeply connected to Stephen Decatur. We are proud to
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