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Today in History: Royal Navy Captures U.S. Cutter Eagle in Battle

10/13/2025

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On October 13, 1814, during the War of 1812, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service vessel USRC Eagle was captured by the British Royal Navy after three days of intense fighting near Long Island, New York. Despite efforts to defend the ship from shore, the crew exhausted their ammunition and could not prevent the British from towing Eagle away.

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On October 13, 1814, during the War of 1812, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service vessel USRC Eagle was captured by the British Royal Navy after three days of intense fighting near Long Island, New York. Despite efforts to defend the ship from shore, the crew exhausted their ammunition and could not prevent the British from towing Eagle away.