Captain Blakeley and the Wasp
by Stephen W. H. Duffy
"The Cruise of 1814"
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Captain Blakeley and the Wasp by Stephen W. H. Duffy
Details
War:
War of 1812
Perspective:
Commanders
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
410
Published Date:
2001
ISBN13:
9781557501769
Summary
Captain Blakeley and the Wasp: The Cruise of 1814 chronicles the remarkable wartime journey of the USS Wasp under Captain Johnston Blakeley during the War of 1812. The book details the ship's successful 1814 cruise through the Atlantic, during which the Wasp captured numerous British merchant vessels and engaged in naval combat. Duffy examines Blakeley's tactical brilliance and leadership as he commanded one of the most successful American warships of the conflict. The narrative culminates with the mysterious disappearance of the Wasp at sea, a loss that became one of maritime history's enduring mysteries.
