What ultimately happened to HMS Java after its engagement with the Constitution?
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The question is asking about the fate of HMS Java following its battle with the USS Constitution during the War of 1812. It requires knowledge about historical naval engagements and the outcomes of specific ships involved in them.
Answer
HMS Java was set ablaze and destroyed on January 1, 1813, after its engagement with USS Constitution.
Following the battle, HMS Java was too damaged to be salvaged, leading Bainbridge to order the ship to be set ablaze, resulting in its destruction on January 1, 1813.
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Following the battle, HMS Java was too damaged to be salvaged, leading Bainbridge to order the ship to be set ablaze, resulting in its destruction on January 1, 1813.
More Information
After a fierce naval battle with the USS Constitution during the War of 1812, the HMS Java was deemed beyond repair by the victorious American crew. The decision to burn the ship prevented its recovery by British forces.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming HMS Java was captured and used by American forces, but it was actually destroyed.
Sources
- HMS Java (1811) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- William Bainbridge's Account of the Engagement with HMS Java - ussconstitutionmuseum.org
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