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Chronicles of the Frigate "Macedonian", 1809-1922 (Paperback)

by James T. de Kay (Author) "EARLY ON A MORNING IN LATE MARCH 1809, EDWARD SISON, Master Shipwright of Royal Woolwich Dock Yards, stood hunched over a table in his office,..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: WW Norton & Co; New edition edition (13 Sep 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0393320243
  • ISBN-13: 978-0393320244
  • Product Dimensions: 20.7 x 13.9 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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His Majesty's frigate "Macedonian" was launched in 1810, at the height of the Napoleonic wars, and burned in Manhattan in 1922. Captured by the Americans in 1812, the ship became a symbol of pride for the American navy, and served prominently in the liberation of Latin America, the war against the slave trade, the Irish potato famine, and the American Civil War. The story of the ship, told in this book, is full of battles, chases, and one near-mutiny, and also represents the story of gunboat diplomacy which defined international relations in the 19th century.
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EARLY ON A MORNING IN LATE MARCH 1809, EDWARD SISON, Master Shipwright of Royal Woolwich Dock Yards, stood hunched over a table in his office, meticulously examining a fresh new set of ship's plans by the pale sunlight filtering in through his office window. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically gripping, 7 Nov 2009
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I began to read this book not quite knowing what to expect. It was recommended reading at college when we were studying gun boat diplomacy in the 19th century and I really wish I had read it then! It is a great adventure story written very well and with a conviction that makes you feel almost a part of the Macedonian's woodwork. It is not merely about bloody naval battles but about the more human tales of the Macedonian's various commanders and the other actions in which she took part in her 100+ year career (e.g. the opening of trade with Japan in the 1850s) ending with her ultimate destruction in 1922. This really is an absorbing book and I found that de Kay has done the Macedonian and all who served on her a great service by recording her remarkable history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping span of history tied to one ship., 20 April 1999
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This review is from: Chronicles of the Frigate "Macedonian", 1809-1922 (Hardcover)
Fascinating account of how the capture of one ship from the British during the War of 1812 boosted national morale and elevated the United States in the international arena. De Kay skillfully illustrates how the US's leaders shrewdly manipulated the Macedonian's psychological power by sending her on highly visible missions. As a result, the Macedonian was there for over 100 years' worth of some of the US's most fascinating history, and captained by some of the most colorful officers in the United States Navy. De Kay masterfully ties the Macedonian's history with our history. Excellent!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A True Story About America's Brave and Patriotic Past, 29 Dec 1998
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This review is from: Chronicles of the Frigate "Macedonian", 1809-1922 (Hardcover)
During the War of 1812 many early land battles ended terribly for the United States. Our soldiers were volunteers who lacked the training to sustain the fierce attacks of the seasoned British troops who had just defeated Napoleon.

America needed a boost of confidence to thwart those in the land who would capitulate to the British rather than fight what they saw as a loosing battle.

In a short span of several weeks, two sea battles took place against the British. These intense conflicts with cannons blazing and men fighting as they never fought before, resulted in victories for the U.S. Navy.

This turn of events brought the British government great shame in their own country and gave the Americans much to celebrate.

In the first battle, the British ship sank, but in the second the Macedonian was captured by Stephen Decatur and his brave and dedicated crew.

When this ship was brought to America's shores the people were greatly motivated to try and fight everywhere to save their country. the War of 1812 is often called the second American Revolution and could have marked the end of this new form of government.

The defeat and capture of the Macedonian was so grand and uplifting to the U.S. Navy and the American people that it remained in service and was kept as a reminder of our strength for about 100 years.

The story that unfolds about this ship brings so much rich history about the United States and its people that it is well worth getting excited over.

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