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.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
U.S. Ships-of-the-Line-- Part 8: USS Virginia-- USS New York
USS VIRGINIA-- Authorized in 1816 and built at the Boston Navy Yard. Finished 1825 and kept on stocks and never commissioned. Broken up in 1874.
USS NEW YORK-- Built in Norfolk but never launched. Burned 20 April 1861 to prevent capture by Confederates.
--Brock-Perry
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