From the Mystic Seaport site.
The frigate USS Constitution scored a dual victory 200 years ago today when it captured the British ships HMS Cyane and HMS Levant in action in the Atlantic Ocean. The battle will be commemorated to visitors aboard the world's oldest commissioned warship in Charlestown Navy Yard today.
The ship's saluting gun will be fired at noon.
A Proud Ship. --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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