The Naval History of the United States

Abbot's fighting history of the American navy — privateers and frigates, the Bon Homme Richard and the Constitution, told battle by battle with the smoke still in the rigging.

CHAPTER XII

4 pages in this part of The Naval History of the United States.

Chapter XII

NAVAL EVENTS OF 1778. - RECRUITING FOR THE NAVY. - THE DESCENT UPON NEW PROVIDENCE. - OPERATIONS ON THE DELAWARE. - CAPT. BARRY'S EXPLOITS…

Chapter XII (II)

4 515 CAPTURE OF THE "SURVEYOR." - WORK OF THE GUNBOAT FLOTILLA. - OPERATIONS ON CHESAPEAKE BAY. - COCKBURN'S DEPREDATIONS. - CRUISE OF THE…

Chapter XII (III)

WORK OF THE GULF SQUADRON. - THE FIGHT AT THE PASSES OF THE MISSISSIPPI.- DESTRUCTION OF THE SCHOONER "JUDAH." - THE BLOCKADE OF GALVESTON…

Chapter XII (IV)

HE year 1778 opened with the brightest prospects for the American cause. The notable success of the American arms on land, and particularly…

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