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.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Commodore Thomas Tingey
From Wikipedia.
Born in London, England, and served in the British Navy. Unverified legend has him serving in the U.S. Continental Navy. He was commissioned a captain in September 1798 and served in the Quasi War with France commanding the USS Ganges.
In 1800, he was appointed to supervise construction of the new Washington Navy Yard.
--Brock-Perry
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