But, whether or not the Carolina was involved in the Sappho chase, it did have a War of 1812 history, one that included giving General Andrew Jackson the time to prepare New Orleans for the attack in 1815.
It sailed to New Orleans and captured the British schooner Shark before arriving 23 August 1814. Its duties there were to watch for the British and attack the numerous pirates in the area. On 16 September 1814, it destroyed pirate Jean LaFitte's base at Baratana in Louisiana.
The Caroline and small American squadron at New Orleans played a big role in delaying the British in their move against New Orleans in December 1814, giving General Andrew Jackson time to prepare the city's defenses.
On December 23, the Caroline dropped downriver and shelled the British, but on December 27th, it engaged them and was set afire by heated shot causing her crew to abandon ship before it exploded.
The End of the Carolina. --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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