From Wikipedia.
Was a 38-gun, fifth rate frigate launched in 1794 and broken up in 1819. Fought in Europe against Napoleon and France.
Afterwards transferred to the North America Station in 1814 and operated along the Atlantic coast At the Battle of the Potomac on August 17, 1814. It is estimated that the Sea Horse took over 100,000 pounds in prizes. In September, it was at the attack on Baltimore made famous in the "Star-Spangled Banner."
Transferred to the Gulf of Mexico and was at the Battle of Lake Borgne in December.
--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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