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USS United States captures HMS Macedonian

On October 25, 1812, the American frigate USS United States engaged and captured the British frigate HMS Macedonian in a decisive single-ship action.

USS United States captures HMS Macedonian

The victory was a major morale boost for the United States, delivered a symbolic blow to British naval prestige, and resulted in the captured Macedonian being taken into U.S. service.

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