Episode 2 of 3

Capture of USS President

When: January 15, 1815
Where: Off the coast
Part of: End of the War of 1812: New Orleans, Fort Peter, USS President and the Treaty of Ghent

HMS Endymion captured USS President off Long Island, a significant naval action at the war's end.

Commodore Stephen Decatur commanded USS President, which was targeted by the Royal Navy. On January 15, 1815, a squadron of British frigates captured the ship. Decatur reported losses to the Secretary of the Navy on January 18.

Sources

Capture of USS President Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
War of 1812 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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