2/29/2024 0 Comments Navy during war of 1812![]() ![]() ![]() In 1812, it had 145 000 men and 978 ships, of which about 70% were in commission. The Royal Navy was the most powerful naval force of the time. There were also 165 coastal vessels, 62 of which were in commission. Three of them were the "super frigates," and three were regular frigates the other vessels included five sloops and two brigs. In 1812, the ocean-going fleet included 13 vessels. However, the navy also suffered from inadequate funding and uncertain doctrine in the pre-war years. Many of the men had seen action during the Quasi-War with France (1798-1800) and in the Barbary Wars of North Africa (1801-1805). In 1812, the navy had 7200 sailors and marines its officers were professional and the volunteer seamen were experienced. The United States Navy was formed in 1794 and entered the conflict as the best prepared of the two American services. By 1814 the Atlantic seaboard was dominated by the Royal Navy and American trade had dwindled to a fraction of pre-war levels. In 1813, the British naval presence in North America increased as additional ships were sent to Halifax and a blockade of the American coast was implemented. In 1812, the advantages lay with the Americans, who won several spectacular single-ship actions. The maritime war was conducted in three phases, each corresponding to a calendar year. ![]() The War of 1812 as it was fought on the high seas included a variety of activities related to sea power, including clashes between ships, naval blockades, coastal raids, joint operations with the army and a commerce war involving privateers and letters of marque. ![]()
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