bozzmoz
bozzmoz t1_iy4fr25 wrote
Reply to TIL that after the battle between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, the captain of the Constitution, Isaac Hull, refused the sword of surrender from the captain of the Guerriere, James Richard Dacre, saying he could not accept it from a man who fought so gallantly by alcapwnage0007
Never heard of this battle before. So what actually happened? We lost one ship out of 600?
bozzmoz t1_iy5gpex wrote
Reply to comment by Jumpy-Win5810 in TIL that after the battle between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, the captain of the Constitution, Isaac Hull, refused the sword of surrender from the captain of the Guerriere, James Richard Dacre, saying he could not accept it from a man who fought so gallantly by alcapwnage0007
Neither side looking into it. War of 1812 ended with the ratification of treaty of Ghent which left borders unchanged, slaves returned to captivity and death tolls/bills to pay on both sides. Seems like a bit of a waste. Possibly a win for both sides as the outcome lead to many years peace between UK and US which would in turn be laying the foundations for the current relationship.
Correct me if I’m wrong though, only spent a about 20 minutes googling.