The War of 1812: USS United States vs. HMS Macedonian, 25 October 1812

摘要

Captain Carden, perhaps in the flush of the fine spirits that had flowed most liberally, pointed out to our captain in a voice easily heardby all, the shortcomings of United States. "You know, my friend, " he offered, "Macedonian is considered, by those who know, to be the finest frigate in the Royal Navy. Fast, weatherly, and renowned for our gunnery. Even though only two years have passed since her launching, she has already established quite a fine record for success against the French. It is indeed too bad your Navy Department saw fit to provide you with twenty-fours; not nearly as efficient as our eighteens. Too difficult, by half, they are, to manhandle into battery, and demand too many men to train 'em. I'd warrant your crews tire more quickly than were they handling an eighteen. "