Commodore Stephen Decatur (1779-1820), one of the most striking figures in the early days of the Navy. The destruction of the Philadelphia at Tripoli and the capture of Macedonian were two of his finest feats. He was unfortunately killed in a duel with another naval officer in 1820.
Commodore Stephen Decatur (1779-1820), one of the most striking figures in the early days of the Navy. The destruction of the Philadelphia at Tripoli and the capture of Macedonian were two of his finest feats. He was unfortunately killed in a duel with another naval officer in 1820.
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