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Early American naval forces relied heavily on privateers-privately owned warships commissioned by the government-during the American Revolution and War of 1812.

Privateering was a vital part of the United States' early sea power, as well as an investment. Here is a look at its cost for investors.

In 1812, the small American navy, led by the ships USS Constitution and USS United States would shock the Royal Navy.

Thirty-two tall ships will visit San Francisco's waterfront this July as part of the West Coast's Tall Ship Challenge.

The celebrated English novelist Jane Austen's village-centered stories bely her real knowledge and interest of the international events of her day.

During the years immediately leading up to the 19th century, America suddenly found standing at the doorstep of war with a leading European power.

American prisoners of war described their treatment by the British as "ungenerous and inhuman." British officers subjected prisoners to "insult and unmerited oppression."