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Naval Battle

Capture of HMS Java

1812 CE

The American frigate USS Constitution met HMS Java off the Brazilian coast in December 1812. After a hard-fought action, Java was dismasted and forced to surrender.

The victory strengthened the reputation of the United States Navy and challenged British assumptions about single-ship superiority, even though Britain retained overwhelming strategic command of the sea.

Yankee Mission begins from the shock produced by Java’s capture and sends Kydd to restore confidence through a deliberate frigate challenge.

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Henry Lambertc. 18th century–1813 James Lawrence1781–1813 Philip Broke1776–1841 William Bainbridge1774–1833

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