USS OHIO-- Built in Brooklyn Naval Yard. Laid down in 1817 and launched in 1820. Recommissioned for Mexican War. In ordinary in Boston, then receiving ship until 1875 and then sold.
USS NORTH CAROLINA-- Laid down in 1818 in Philadelphia Navy Yard. Commissioned 1824 and decommissioned 1867. Served as receiving ship in New York City.
Well, we had them, but they really didn't accomplish too much.
This finishes U.S. Ships-of-the-Line.
--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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