In 1809, Oliver Hazard Perry took command of the ship. With the passage of the Non-Intercourse Act on 1 March 1809, most restrictions to commerce with foreign countries were removed, with the exception of France and Britain. The Revenge began cruising as far south as the tip of Florida and north to New England.
In 1810, the Revenge entered Washington Navy Yard for needed repairs.
July 1810 found the ship cruising off Charleston, S.C. when it was ordered to Amelia Island, Florida, then part of Spanish Florida. It was to attempt to free an American ship, the Diana, which had been seized in Spanish waters and placed under British colors.
Despite the presence of two British warships in the area, Perry boarded the Diana, seized it, placed a prize crew on board and sailed away.
The Gallant Perry --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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