There were celebrations in every American city, and Hull was hailed a hero. American navy captains gained confidence from this victory and went on to win more victories at sea. This battle marked the first time an American ship had ever defeated a British man-of-war.
(No record is mentioned of the help he received from the privateer, Defender, or that a lone woman aboard a nearby enemy frigate saved the day. In a battle that lasted nearly four hours, Hull managed to outmaneuver and pound his foe to pieces.
On August 19, 1812, he met HMS Guerriere, an enemy frigate. In May of 1804, he was promoted to master commandant, and he received command of the Constitution by the time war broke out on June 19, 1812.
Known for his quick thinking and natural talent for leadership, he obtained a commission as a lieutenant in the then forming U.S. He went to sea at an early age, and by 1798 became a ship master. Box 719, Uhrichsville, OH 44683, Cover design: Faceout Studio, Our mission is to publish and distribute inspirational products offering exceptional value and biblical encouragement to the masses.Ĭaptain Issac Hull of the USS Constitution was a Connecticut Yankee and the son of a Revolutionary brigadier general. Published by Barbour Publishing, Inc., P.O. Any similarity to actual people, organizations, and/or events is purely coincidental. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the publisher. Kindle and MobiPocket Edition (.prc) 978-1-60742-198-6Īll scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.Īll rights reserved.
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