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August 7, 1807
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In 1799, on the West India station, Commodore Tingey aboard the USS Ganges defies a larger British frigate's demand to inspect crew protections by rallying his men with cheers, prompting the British to withdraw without boarding.
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Philadelphia, July 14.
Communication.--In the year 1799, Commodore Tingey, on board the U. S. sloop of war Ganges, of 26 guns, then on the West India station, was demanded to inform an English frigate of 32 guns, whether all his men had protections--the answer was they have, look at their colors--boatswain pipe all hands--boys will you stand by me--Yes--three cheers given immediately--well says the brave commander, they shall take me before you--being close alongside and all ready, the loud three cheers was enough and the British ship bore away.
Communication.--In the year 1799, Commodore Tingey, on board the U. S. sloop of war Ganges, of 26 guns, then on the West India station, was demanded to inform an English frigate of 32 guns, whether all his men had protections--the answer was they have, look at their colors--boatswain pipe all hands--boys will you stand by me--Yes--three cheers given immediately--well says the brave commander, they shall take me before you--being close alongside and all ready, the loud three cheers was enough and the British ship bore away.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Engagement
Heroic Act
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Naval Encounter
Comodore Tingey
Uss Ganges
British Frigate
Crew Cheers
Defiance
What entities or persons were involved?
Commodore Tingey
Where did it happen?
West India Station
Story Details
Key Persons
Commodore Tingey
Location
West India Station
Event Date
In The Year 1799
Story Details
Commodore Tingey on the USS Ganges responds to a British frigate's demand for crew protections by asserting their validity via the colors, rallying the crew with a boatswain's pipe and cheers, declaring they will take him before the men, causing the British ship to bear away.