Sinking of USS Philadelphia31 October 1803
Stops the Philadelphia from becoming a pirate ship. Destroys the Philadelphia in Tripoli harbour after capture by Pasha Yusuf
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Stephen Decatur Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Stephen Decatur, based on 4 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
4 records1803–18153 events2 places
Chronological biography
1803
Sinking of USS Philadelphia - Decatur Raid31 October 1803
Decatur entered Tripoli harbour aboard Intrepid and burned USS Philadelphia on 16 February 1804 to deny her to Tripolitan forces.
1815
Siege of Algiers3 March 1815
Enters Algiers harbour & forces the release of American prisoners
Siege of Algiers30 June 1815
Sails away from Algiers after receiving assurances that piracy will end
Record provenance
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