13 SEPTEMBER 1803 PREBLE’S BOYS On this date, CDORE Edward A. Preble reached the Mediterranean in his flagship CONSTITUTION, 44, with PHILADELPHIA, 36; ARGUS, 16; SYREN, 16; ENTERPRISE, 12; NAUTILUS, 12; VIXEN, 12. He assumed command of our Mediterranean Squadron and Read More
18 MARCH 1804 A TYPICAL DAY IN THE BARBARY WARS Official Navy records show that March 18th, 1804, was a typical day for the vessels blockading the Barbary state of Tripoli. This power had been holding American merchant crewmen and cargoes Read More