Battle of the USS Constellation
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Quasi-War_with_France
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased naval presence of the United States
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| gptkbp:benefits |
Superior maneuverability
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| gptkbp:casualties |
American: 1 killed, 3 wounded
French: 30 killed, 40 wounded |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:command_structure |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Captain_Pierre_Landais
gptkb:Thomas_Truxtun |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for naval literature
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| gptkbp:date |
February 1, 1799
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| gptkbp:doctrine |
Engagement principles
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
Further naval confrontations
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
USS Constellation and L' Insurgente |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in naval warfare courses
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Late 18th century naval warfare
Part of the Quasi-War with France |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Naval records
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Significant naval battle
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Thomas_Truxtun
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Established U. S. naval reputation
Pivotal in U. S. naval history |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the USS Constellation
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| gptkbp:impact |
Boosted morale of the U. S. Navy
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Naval historians
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future naval engagements
Foundation for future U. S. naval power |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:West_Indies
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Naval combat
Engagement at close range Broadside tactics Early American naval strategy Frigate vs. Frigate |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
First major victory for the U. S. Navy
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:USS_Constellation
gptkb:French_frigate_L'_Insurgente U. S. Navy's early engagements |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Demonstrated U. S. naval capabilities
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Quasi-War
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| gptkbp:related_event |
Quasi-War naval battles
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| gptkbp:result |
American victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
First significant naval engagement of the Quasi-War
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:U._S._Navy_fleet
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Caribbean trade routes
Protect American shipping |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Broadside attack
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| gptkbp:technology |
Sailing ships
Naval artillery |
| gptkbp:type |
Frigate battle
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| gptkbp:year |
1799
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