Name: March 28: USS Essex
Uploaded: 2021-03-28
Duration: 02 minutes 13 seconds
Description: On March 28th, 1800, the frigate USS Essex became the first American warship to round Africa's Cape of Good Hope as it sailed on a mission to escort merchant ships returning from the Dutch East Indies.

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On March 28th, 1800, the frigate USS Essex became the first American warship to round Africa's Cape of Good Hope as it sailed on a mission to escort merchant ships returning from the Dutch East Indies.... More

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