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Martinsburgh Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
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Report on US naval squadrons preparing for Mediterranean deployment: first under Commodore Decatur with ships including Guerriere, Constellation, Macedonian; second under Commodore Bainbridge with Independence and others. Decatur likely to return after junction.
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We understand that the first squadron,
consisting of the frigate Guerriere, Constellation and Macedonian, the sloops Ontario
and Alert, the brig Epervier, and the light
vessels Firefly, Flambeau, Spitfire, Spark,
and Torch, destined to the Mediterranean,
will be commanded by Commodore Decatur; and the second, to consist of the Independence of 74 guns, two or three frigates,
the sloop Erie, and several smaller vessels,
which will soon follow, by Commodore Wm
Bainbridge.
On a junction of the two squadrons,
Commodore Decatur will, probably, return
to the United States.
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Mediterranean, United States
Event Date
April 21
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The first squadron, including frigates Guerriere, Constellation, Macedonian, sloops Ontario, Alert, brig Epervier, and light vessels Firefly, Flambeau, Spitfire, Spark, Torch, will sail to the Mediterranean under Commodore Decatur. The second, with Independence (74 guns), two or three frigates, sloop Erie, and smaller vessels, under Commodore Bainbridge, will follow. Decatur expected to return home after junction.