Thomas MacDonough
December 21, 1783 - November 10, 1825
Place of birth	New Castle County, Delaware
Allegiance	United States of America
Years of service	1800-1809; 1812-1825
Rank	Captain
Unit	Lake Champlain squadron
Battles/wars	Battle of Lake Champlain

Thomas MacDonough (December 21, 1783-November 10, 1825) was an early 19th century American naval officer, most notably as commander of American naval forces in Lake Champlain during the War of 1812. One of the leading members of "Preble's Boys", a small group of naval officers who served during the First Barbary War, MacDonough's actions during the decisive Battle of Lake Champlain are often cited as a model of tactical preparation and execution. December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1783 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... November 10 is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 51 days remaining. ... Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 1825 (MDCCCXXV) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... // ON MAY 5 1853 MR.FADER HAD SEX WITH A MAN NAME MR WIEN THEN THEY HAD SON NAMEDMRS COTURE AND MR MANOOGIAN WENT INTO MRS HASKELLS OFFICE NAKED AND DANCED AROUND AND MASTERBATED ON HER CHEST AND SHE LICKED IT OFF THEN THEY HAD ORAL SEEX WITH NAPLOEAN OF... Year 1809 (MDCCCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... For the overture by Tchaikovsky, see 1812 Overture; For the wars, see War of 1812 (USA - United Kingdom) or Patriotic War of 1812 (France - Russia) For the Siberia Airlines plane crashed over the Black Sea on October 4, 2001, see Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 1812 was a leap year starting... Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 1825 (MDCCCXXV) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Captain is a nautical term, an organizational title, and a rank in various uniformed organizations. ... The Battle of Plattsburgh also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain ended the final invasion of the Northern states during the War of 1812. ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1783 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... November 10 is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 51 days remaining. ... Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 1825 (MDCCCXXV) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Landsat photo Lake Champlain (French: lac Champlain) is a large lake in North America, mostly within the borders of the United States (states of Vermont and New York) but partially situated across the US-Canada border in the province of Quebec. ... Combatants United States Native Americans Great Britain, Canadian provincial forces First Nations Peoples Commanders James Madison Henry Dearborn Jacob Brown Winfield Scott Andrew Jackson George Prevost Isaac Brock† Tecumseh† Strength •U.S. Regular Army: 35,800 •Rangers: 3,049 •Militia: 458,463* •US Navy & US Marines: (at start of war... Combatants United States Barbary States ( Ottoman Empire regencies) Commanders Richard Dale William Eaton Edward Preble Hassan Bey Murad Reis Strength 7 Ships 10[] US Marines and Soldiers 70 Christian Mercenaries 4000 400 Arab Mercenaries Casualties 2 Ships destroyed 2 Marines killed, 3 wounded 9 Christian Mercenaries killed and wounded Unknown... The Battle of Plattsburgh also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain ended the final invasion of the Northern states during the War of 1812. ...

Born in New Castle County, Delaware (otherwise known as The Trap; present day Macdonough, Delaware) to prominent physician and judge Major Thomas MacDonough Sr., MacDonough was working as a clerk in Middletown when his brother James returned home in late 1799 or early 1800 after losing his leg in a naval engagement with France during the Quasi-War with France. Enlisting in the United States Navy on February 5, MacDonough served as a midshipman aboard a 24-gun corvette in the West Indies taking part in the capture of three French ships between May and September. With the cessation of hostilities between the United States and France the next year, MacDonough was assigned to the 38-gun Constellation as the navy began its post-war reduction. New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... The Quasi-War was an undeclared war fought entirely at sea between the United States and France from 1798 to 1801. ... The United States Navy, also known as the USN or the U.S. Navy, is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations. ... Three ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Constellation, in honor, according to the US Congress, of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the United States. ...

While serving onboard Constellation, MacDonough participated with distinction in early naval operations against Tripoli during the First Barbary War, MacDonough was transferred to the 38-gun Philadelphia in 1803 shortly before its capture by the Tripolitans. Reassigned on October 31 to the 12-gun sloop Enterprise under the command of Lieutenant Stephen Decatur, MacDonough avenged the capture of Philadelphia, burning the captured warship after volunteering to take part in Decatur's successful raid upon the harbor of Tripoli on February 6, 1804. Tripoli (Arabic: طرابلس Tarābulus) is the capital city of Libya. ... Six ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Philadelphia, after the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... The third USS Enterprise, a schooner, was built by Henry Spencer at Baltimore, Maryland, in 1799, and placed under the command of Lieutenant John Shaw. ... Stephen Decatur, Jr. ...

Winning promotion to the rank of Lieutenant for his participation in the raid, MacDonough served aboard the 16-gun schooner Syren before assisting Isaac Hull overseeing the construction of gunboats in Middletown, Connecticut before earning a permanent Lieutenant's commission in January 1806. Given the command of the 18-gun Wasp, MacDonough served in Great Britain and the Mediterranean before enforcing the Atlantic blockade from 1807 and 1808. The USS Syren (later Siren) was a brig in the United States Navy during the First Barbary War and the War of 1812. ... Isaac Hull (March 9, 1773 – February 13, 1843), was a Commodore, in the United States Navy. ... Nickname: Forest City Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Midstate Region Incorporated (town) 1651 Incorporated (city) 1784 Consolidated 1923 Government type Mayor-council Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano Area    - City 42. ... Ten ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Wasp, after the wasp, a stinging insect. ...

After a two year leave of absence as captain of a British merchantman en route to India from 1810 to 1812, MacDonough returned to active duty shortly before the outbreak of the War of 1812 onboard the USS Constellation, then being outfitted in Washington, DC. After requesting a transfer to a more active front, MacDonough was assigned to gunboats defending Portland, Maine before being reassigned to Burlington, Vermont as commander of naval forces in Lake Chaplain in October. Promoted to master commandant on July 24, 1813, MacDonough prepared his fleet of three sloops and two gunboats (which then included USS Eagle) despite a lack of supplies, particularly on guns and stores, and inexperienced sailors. With the loss of one of his sloops in August, British forces gained naval superiority in Lake Chaplain as MacDonough struggle to rebuild his fleet. With the construction of three sloops and four gunboats, MacDonough was able to drive the Royal Navy into Canadian waters by autumn. Nickname: The Forest City Country United States State Maine County Cumberland Settled 1632 Incorporated 1786 Mayor Nicholas Mavodones, Jr Area    - City 136. ... Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and is the shire town of Chittenden County, Vermont. ... July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The second USS Eagle, a sloop, was a merchant ship purchased on Lake Champlain in 1812 and fitted for naval service. ...

The following year, the British launched a major offensive to control Lake Chaplain as General Sir George Prevost invaded New York. Refusing to advance beyond Plattsburgh without adequate naval support, a squadron under Commodore Robert Downie sailed south to engage MacDonough's fleet. Anticipating British strategy, MacDonough anchored his fleet off Plattsburgh and prepared for battle while awaiting Downie's arrival. As Downie's forces attacked on September 14, they were met with early success mostly due to the firepower of the 37-gun flagship Confiance. However the British squadron suffered heavy damage in the close range fighting and, through the use of cables, MacDonough was able to swing around the undamaged side of his flagship, the 26-gun Saratoga, gaining firepower superiority over Downie's fleet. As Downie attempted the same maneuver, MacDonough opened fire severely damaging the HMS Confiance and, with the British flagship out of action, Downie was forced to retreat as the remaining major warships of the squadron were either sunk or captured. In denying control of the lake to the British, Macdonough’s victory forced the invading army to retire to Canada, and left no grounds for British territorial claims in the area at the Ghent peace conference. George Prevost Sir George Prévost (Hackensack May 19, 1767 – January 5, 1816 London) was a British soldier and colonial administrator. ... NY redirects here. ... Plattsburgh is the name of some places in the United States of America: Plattsburgh, New York Plattsburgh, Ohio These are to be distinguished from places named Plattsburg. ... The largest warship ever constructed on Lake Champlain, HMS Confiance was built in answer to the American Commander Thomas Macdonoughs ambitious shipbuilding program, itself designed to thwart British advances into Vermont and New York during the War of 1812. ... Six United States Navy ships have borne the name Saratoga, after the important Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolutionary War. ... Signing of the Treaty of Ghent The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, in Ghent, (Belgium), was the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ...

Forcing the retreat of Prevost into Canada, MacDonough was awarded by Congress for his efforts and promoted to Captain. After relieving Isaac Hull of command on July 1, 1815, MacDonough served as commander of the Portsmouth Navy Yard for three years until his assignment to the Mediterranean Squadron as commander of the 44-gun Guerriere in April 1818, despite his suffering from tuberculosis. Returning later that year, MacDonough was given command of the 74-gun Ohio (then under construction in New York) serving as captain from 1818 to 1823. After several requests for sea duty, MacDonough was placed in command of the 44-gun Constitution in 1824, however, after returning to the Mediterranean, MacDonough relieved himself of command on October 14, 1825 due to increasingly poor health. Returning to New York, MacDonough departed in Edwin, and died at sea near Gibralter on November 10, 1825 and was later buried in Middletown, Connecticut. Isaac Hull (March 9, 1773 – February 13, 1843), was a Commodore, in the United States Navy. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... April 5-12: Mount Tambora explodes, changing climate. ... Portsmouth Naval Shipyard The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS), often called the Portsmouth Navy Yard, is a United States Navy shipyard for building, remodeling, and repairing the Navys ships. ... The Mediterranean Squadron was part of the United States Navy in the 1800s. ... Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Guerriere, after HMS Guerriere which had been destroyed in a battle during the War of 1812. ... Tuberculosis (abbreviated as TB for Tubercle Bacillus) is a common and deadly infectious disease caused by the mycobacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mycobacterium bovis, which most commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can also affect the central nervous system, lymphatic system, circulatory system, genitourinary system, bones, joints, and even the... Four ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Ohio, named for Ohio, admitted to the Union March 1, 1803, as the 17th State. ... USS Constitution, known as Old Ironsides, is a wooden-hulled, three-masted frigate of the United States Navy. ... October 14 is the 287th day of the year (288th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 1825 (MDCCCXXV) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: Nulli Expugnabilis Hosti (Latin: Conquered By No Enemy) Languages English (official), an English-influenced Spanish dialect called Llanito is also spoken Capital (Gibraltar) Coordinates 36° 07 N, 5° 21 W Governor and Commander-in-Chief Sir Francis Richards Chief Minister Peter Caruana Area  - Total  - % water not ranked (192 if... Nickname: Forest City Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Midstate Region Incorporated (town) 1651 Incorporated (city) 1784 Consolidated 1923 Government type Mayor-council Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano Area    - City 42. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ...

Legacy

• Several ships of the Navy have been named USS Macdonough in his honor as has the city of McDonough, Georgia and the Town of McDonough in New York. Other place names include McDonough County, Illinois. He was also honoured with a stamp. The United States Naval Academy has MacDonough Hall named in his honor.

The United States Navy, also known as the USN or the U.S. Navy, is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations. ... Four ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Macdonough for Commodore Thomas Macdonough. ... McDonough is a city located in Henry County, Georgia. ... McDonough is a town located in Chenango County, New York. ... McDonough County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. ... The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and is in Annapolis, Maryland, near Washington D.C. The Academy often is referred to simply as Annapolis although naval officers normally refer to it in conversation...

References

• Dean, Leon W. Guns over Champlain (1948) - New York
• Forester, C.S. Victory on Lake Champlain, American Heritage, Vol. 15, 1963.
• McDonough, Rodney. The Life of Commodore Thomas MacDonough, United States Navy, Boston, 1909.
• Muller, Charles G. The Proudest Day: Victory on Lake Champlain, New York, 1960.