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During the War of 1812, James Biddle was first lieutenant in USS Wasp. He led the boarding party against the HMS Frolic. He sprang into the rigging and with his own hand struck the colors of the Frolic. The legislature of Pennsylvania voted Lieutenant Biddle thanks and a sword, and the leading men of Philadelphia gave him a silver urn.

The Biddle Urn

During the War of 1812, James Biddle was first lieutenant in USS Wasp. He led the boarding party against…

Johnston Blakeley (October 1781 - October 1814) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France and the War of 1812. After service in President during the Quasi-War with France and command of Enterprise early in the War of 1812, Master Commandant Blakeley was appointed to command of the newly built sloop-of-war Wasp. In 1814, he made a very successful cruise which included the capture of HMS Reindeer. Wasp was last heard of 9 October 1814 and is believed to have foundered in a gale. Blakeley received the thanks of Thanks of Congress, a gold medal, and posthumous advancement to Captain for his last cruise.

Johnston Blakeley's Medal (Back)

Johnston Blakeley (October 1781 - October 1814) was an officer in the United States Navy during the…

Johnston Blakeley (October 1781 - October 1814) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France and the War of 1812. After service in President during the Quasi-War with France and command of Enterprise early in the War of 1812, Master Commandant Blakeley was appointed to command of the newly built sloop-of-war Wasp. In 1814, he made a very successful cruise which included the capture of HMS Reindeer. Wasp was last heard of 9 October 1814 and is believed to have foundered in a gale. Blakeley received the thanks of Thanks of Congress, a gold medal, and posthumous advancement to Captain for his last cruise.

Johnston Blakeley's Medal (Front

Johnston Blakeley (October 1781 - October 1814) was an officer in the United States Navy during the…

A caricature celebrating the victory of the USS <em>Wasp</em> over the <em>HMS Frolic</em> and the accompanying rhyme."A <em>Wasp</em> took a <em>Frolic</em> and met Johnny Bull,Who always fights best when his belly is full.The <em>Wasp</em> thought him hungry by his mouth open wide,So, his belly to fill, put a sting in his side"

A Wasp on a Frolic

A caricature celebrating the victory of the USS Wasp over the HMS Frolic and the accompanying…