Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea : the Story of the USS ConstitutionTaylor Trade Publications, 2004 - 281 Seiten "This is the story of the oldest warship afloat in the world, the venerable frigate USS Constitution, the cornerstone of the nascent American navy created by act of Congress in 1794. To set the stage for the dominance of this remarkable vessel, military historian Colonel David Fitz-Enz re-creates the world of sail, when seven knots an hour was considered blinding speed for a warship. In Old Ironsides (a nickname the boat received after a British sailor observed a cannonball bouncing off its side) Fitz-Enz tells the complete story of the ship, from its construction to the ongoing restoration efforts that keep it active today"--Back cover. |
Inhalt
Days of Sail | 1 |
Early Days of the United States Navy | 21 |
The Elements of Sea Power | 47 |
Caribbean Capers and the Barbary Pirates | 69 |
Intolerable Grievances Lead to War in 1812 | 95 |
The War of 1812 Begins | 119 |
Englands Worst Nightmare | 145 |
The Battle That Never Was USS Constitution versus HMS Trincomalee | 167 |
United States Navy | 231 |
Great Britains Royal Navy | 237 |
Sayings and Sea Lore | 241 |
Notes | 243 |
Glossary | 253 |
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About the Author | |
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Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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