HISTORY DISPATCH

Hampton Roads (The Battle of the Monitor & Merrimac)

Also known as the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimac, the Battle of Hampton Roads during the Civil War was the first battle between ironclad warships.

Farragut at Mobile Bay

The Battle of Mobile Bay marked a victory for the Union during the Civil War, and is best remembered for Rear Admiral Farragut's successful maneuver through a minefield, and his famous command, "Da...

Lieutenant Cushing and the Ram Albemarle

In October 1864, Union naval officer Lt. William B. Cushing led a daring commando raid against the Confederate ram Albemarle.

The Burning of the USS Philadelphia

In 1804 Steven Decatur led a raid to burn the Philadelphia after she was captured by pirates in Tripoli during the Barbary War.

The General Armstrong Privateer

In September 1814, in the Portuguese port of Fayal, of the Azores, a crew of American privateersmen defended the brig General Armstrong against an overwhelming British force.

The Cruise of the U.S.S. Wasp

In the War of 1812 the little American Navy, including only a dozen frigates and sloops of war, won a series of victories against the English.

Burning of the Frigate Philadelphia in the Harbor of Tripoli, February 16, 1804 (Painting)

The USS Philadelphia burns after being set ablaze during the First Barbary War.

A Grave Misfortune: The USS Indianapolis Tragedy (Free PDF Book)

Indianapolis was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes.