A view of Cincinnati, Ohio in 1812.

Cincinnati in 1812

A view of Cincinnati, Ohio in 1812.

The original six frigates of the United States Navy were authorized by the Congress with the Naval Act of 1794. Seen here is one of those frigates in 1812.

United States Frigate of 1812

The original six frigates of the United States Navy were authorized by the Congress with the Naval Act…