[PeterPrinciple]

THE MACEDONIAN

“Recently refitted…………..proceed to the Mediterranean, which is her appointed station

“She is one of the few remaining vessels in our navy which possess historic interest.”

“The vessel was bought by the Government from those to whom she had fallen a prize; and in 1813 was put in commission………………”

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We paid for captured ships from the British? I suppose it was part of the negotiated peace.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Macedonian_(1836)

A very long and interesting history. Ended up as a hotel and casino, again, nothing new under the sun............

[PeterPrinciple]

“Recently refitted

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The refit was being “razed”. interesting refit.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razee