OCTOBER 16, 1814, Launch of the frigate USS Fulton the First, in New York. Originally named Demologos, but renamed the Fulton after Robert Fulton's death on February 24, 1815.
Robert Fulton was commissioned to apply his engineering skills and expertise to the defense of that place an New Yorkers believed their harbor was inadequately protected. He designed a 150-foot long steam frigate/floating fort and Congress authorized its construction in March 1814 at a cost of $320,000.
--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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