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Feb. 20, 1815 Old Ironsides
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U.S. Frigate Constitution captures H.M. Ships Cyane and Levant
Unfortunately, a peace treaty between England and the United States had been ratified by the Senate three days earlier, but because of slow communications Constitution did not learn of the cessation of hostilities until 28 April 1815.
U.S. Frigate Constitution captures H.M. Ships Cyane and Levant
Unfortunately, a peace treaty between England and the United States had been ratified by the Senate three days earlier, but because of slow communications Constitution did not learn of the cessation of hostilities until 28 April 1815.