This Day in Naval History – Feb. 2

February 2, 2009

1800 - USS Constellation (CAPT Thomas Truxtun) defeats la Vengeance

1862 - USS Hartford, Capt David G. Farragut, departs Hampton Roads for Mississippi River campaign

(Source: Navy News Service)

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