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USS United States vs HMS Macedonian
The capture of HMS ''Macedonian'' was a naval action fought near Madeira on 25 October 1812 between the frigates , commanded by Stephen Decatur, and , under the command of John Surman Carden. The American vessel won the long bloody battle, capturing and bringing the ''Macedonian'' back to the United States. It was the first British warship to ever be brought into an American harbor.〔Borneman, 2004 p.91〕
==Background==
The United States declared war on the United Kingdom on 18 June 1812. ''United States'', the frigate , and the brig joined Commodore John Rodgers's squadron at New York City and put to sea immediately, cruising off the east coast until the end of August. The squadron again sailed on 8 October 1812, this time from Boston. Three days later, after capturing ''Mandarin'', the ''United States'' parted company and continued to cruise eastward.〔Borneman p.90〕
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