USS Essex Cruise Targeted British Whaling Industry
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What happened
The USS Essex, a 32-gun frigate built in Salem, Massachusetts, was commissioned into the U.S. Navy in December 1799. During the War of 1812, the ship cruised in the Pacific Ocean. Reports state this cruise was the most financially damaging to the British and targeted the British whaling industry.
From bryancountynews.com
Why it matters
The action was described as an effort to harm the British economy and drive Great Britain toward negotiations. The frigate was built using donations from New England coastal communities, where merchant shipping was a dominant economic activity.
The United States Navy was expanding to defend its maritime rights against the British Empire.
From bryancountynews.com