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Capture of USS President by British squadron

On January 15, 1815, a British squadron led by HMS Endymion intercepted and captured the U.S. frigate USS President off the coast of Long Island after a running engagement.

Capture of USS President by British squadron

The loss of the President was a significant American naval setback in the closing weeks of the War of 1812, underscoring that major combat operations continued even as peace negotiations had concluded.

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