This Day in U.S. Naval History – January 12
January 12, 2011
1813 - US Frigate Chesapeake captures British Volunteer
1848 - Attack on Sloop Lexington, San Blas, Mexico
1953 - Landings tested on board USS Antietam, first angled deck carrier
(Source: Navy News Service)
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