Capture of Galapagos
Commands the Essex & captures 3 British whaling ships off the Galapagos
Role range: 1812-1815 – 1809-1817
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David Porter Biography and Timeline
Follow David Porter through 1 dated historical records for United States of America.
David Porter, historical timeline
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1812–1812Years on this page
1812
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