Chronicles of the Frigate Macedonian, 1809-1922

His Majesty's Frigate Macedonian was launched at Woolwich in 1810, at the height of the wars against Napoleon; its remains, refashioned as a seaside hotel, burned in the Bronx in 1922. It is barely remembered now, but in its time the Macedonian was recognized as the most important prize ever taken by the American navy--a distinction it holds to this day. The history of this one ship, recommissioned USS Macedonian after its capture from the British in the War of 1812, is an engrossing tale filled with battles, chases, near mutiny, and an engaging cast of commanders. The Macedonian played a prominent role in such major events as the liberation of Latin America, the war against the slave trade, the great Irish famine, and the American Civil War. Not just an entertaining narrative, however, the biography of this extraordinary ship is also a detailed portrait of gunboat diplomacy in the nineteenth century.

About the author

James Tertius de Kay has written a number of well-received books of American naval history: Chronicles of the Frigate Macedonian; Monitor; and A Rage for Glory. He lives in Pawcatuck, Connecticut.

Summary

"History that reads like a historical novel."-New York Times Book Review. "Thoroughly delightful and informative."- Atlantic Monthly

Product details

• Authors: James Tertius de Kay, James Tertius DeKay, James Tertius De Kay
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.09.2000
• EAN: 9780393320244
• ISBN: 978-0-393-32024-4
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 208 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 432 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; USA, 20th Century, HISTORY / Military / Naval, HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy, HISTORY / Military / United States, TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / General, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, maritime history, Naval forces & warfare, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States of America, USA, Naval forces and warfare, Shipbuilding technology, engineering & trades, Shipbuilding technology, engineering and trades