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A Glorious Duel of Old Ironsides with a British Frigate
The 1812 battle between USS Constitution under Captain Isaac Hull and HMS Guerriere near Nova Scotia is recounted with dramatic detail. It describes the exchange of cannon fire, hull damage, near boarding actions, and Hull's leadership including his dramatic wardrobe moment. The victory boosted American morale and marked a turning point in naval history.
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Ironsides
Guerriere
Nova Scotia
United States
England
Constitution
Isaac Hull
Boston
Atlantic
Nantucket
Halifax
Hull
James Ri¢ Dacres
On Fr
Améri¢ah
Bull
Amer
Alwyn
Ate
Mit
Morris
Wes
Althoghe