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.
Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Sylvanue Thayer, Father of West Point"-- Part 6: Long and Distinguished Career
From 1814-1815, Sylvanue Thayer was on professional duty to Europe, examining fortifications, military schools and the establishment and operation of the Allied armies then occupying France after the fall of Napoleon.
He was the superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, from July 28, 1817 to July 1, 1833.
From 1833 to 1843, he was Superintendent of Engineers during the construction of Forts Warren and Independence in Boston Harbor.
On professional duty to Europe in 1846 and general supervisor for harbor improvements in Maine and Massachusetts 1836-1843.
He was on sick leave of absence from 1858-1963.
--Brock-Perry
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The Privateer Wasp Carries the War to Europe-- Part 1
From the Encyclopedia of North Carolina.
The privateer Wasp was a sloop commanded by North Carolinian Capt. Johnston Blakely and mounted 20 carronades and 2 long 12-pounders built in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Blakely hired a crew of 173 and received orders to sail May 1, 1814, and inflict damage to British shipping in western Europe and then attack English allies along the Spanish coast and return to New Orleans. He was to destroy all prizes inswtead of depleting his crew to sail them back. Under no circumstances was he to engage British warships.
From May to July 6, the Wasp destroyed six commercial vessels. One, the Reindeer, put up a fight and damaged the privateer., causing it to limp into the French port of L'Orient.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
The privateer Wasp was a sloop commanded by North Carolinian Capt. Johnston Blakely and mounted 20 carronades and 2 long 12-pounders built in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Blakely hired a crew of 173 and received orders to sail May 1, 1814, and inflict damage to British shipping in western Europe and then attack English allies along the Spanish coast and return to New Orleans. He was to destroy all prizes inswtead of depleting his crew to sail them back. Under no circumstances was he to engage British warships.
From May to July 6, the Wasp destroyed six commercial vessels. One, the Reindeer, put up a fight and damaged the privateer., causing it to limp into the French port of L'Orient.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
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