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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