Chesapeake–Leopard affair
The Chesapeake–Leopard affair was a naval engagement off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, on June 22, 1807, between the British fourth-rate HMS Leopard and the American frigate USS Chesapeake. The crew of Leopard pursued, attacked, and boarded the American frigate, looking for deserters from the Royal Navy. Chesapeake was caught unprepared and after a short battle involving broadsides received from Leopard, the commander of Chesapeake, James Barron, surrendered his vessel to the British. Chesapeake had fired only one shot.
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Chesapeake–Leopard affair
The Chesapeake–Leopard affair was a naval engagement off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, on June 22, 1807, between the British fourth-rate HMS Leopard and the American frigate USS Chesapeake. The crew of Leopard pursued, attacked, and boarded the American frigate, looking for deserters from the Royal Navy. Chesapeake was caught unprepared and after a short battle involving broadsides received from Leopard, the commander of Chesapeake, James Barron, surrendered his vessel to the British. Chesapeake had fired only one shot.
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Chesapeake-Leopard-affären (en ...... ng: genom 1807 års embargolag.
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Incydent „Chesapeake”-„Leopard ...... ej poprzez „Ustawę o embargu”.
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Insiden Chesapeake–Leopard ada ...... r dari Angkatan Laut Kerajaan.
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L'affaire Chesapeake-Leopard, ...... ge de Norfolk le 22 juin 1807.
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The Chesapeake–Leopard affair ...... warfare: the Embargo of 1807.
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British victory
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James Barron
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1807-06-22
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British victory
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Chesapeake-Leopard-affären (en ...... r militärdomstol och avsattes.
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Incydent „Chesapeake”-„Leopard ...... zawieszony w prawach oficera.
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Insiden Chesapeake–Leopard ada ...... r dari Angkatan Laut Kerajaan.
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L'affaire Chesapeake-Leopard, ...... ge de Norfolk le 22 juin 1807.
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The Chesapeake–Leopard affair ...... peake had fired only one shot.
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Affaire Chesapeake-Leopard
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Chesapeake-Leopard-affären
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Chesapeake–Leopard affair
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Incydent Chesapeake-Leopard
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Insiden Chesapeake–Leopard
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