Earlier this week I was writing about the USS Alligator, Gunboat #166, and found out that its first commander was Joseph Tarbell. I'd never heard of him, so Wiki here I come.
(1780-1815) Served in the First Barbary War and War of 1812. Born in Norfolk, Virginia. Became a midshipman in 1798. From 1800-1804, served on the USS Constitution and other ships in the Mediterranean Squadron. He was with Commodore Edward Preble's command at Tripoli in 1804.
During the War of 1812, he commanded a boat expedition June 19-23, 1813, against the British at Craney Island . His fifteen ships battled them for 15 hours and forced them away, sinking 3 British boats, capturing 43 and killing 90.
Never Heard of Him Before. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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