Commodore William Bainbridge, 1789-1833
During the Quasi War
with France, commanded Retaliation and Norfolk. At the end of the
Quasi War promoted to Captain and commanded George Washington. Although
the unfortunate Captain to lose the Philadelphia at Tripoli in the
Barbary Wars of 1804, he continued to provide naval service. As Commanding
Officer of Constitution sunk the British frigate Java in the War of 1812
in one of the hardest fought surface actions of all time involving two hours at
close quarters. After the War, he commanded the Mediterranean Squadron to
enforce peace treaties with states of North Africa.
2550 Huntington Avenue, Suite 202 
Alexandria, Virginia 22303 (800) NAVY-SNA