Naval History and Heritage Command

Warrior Maven

Jun 22, 2020

June 22

June 22

Frigate USS Chesapeake, commanded by James Barron, is stopped by British frigate HMS Leopard after killing several of her crew and take Royal Navy deserters. Barron is court-martialed for not having his ship prepared to fight.

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