The Guerriere Battle

Question 1

Discuss USSC Mission prior to battle with HMS Guerrier

Answer 1

Resupply the ship

Question 2

identify location and date of battle

Answer 2

Aug 19 1812; Halifax, Nova Scotia

Question 3

Identify the Commanding officers of both vessels.

Answer 3

USSC Issac Hull

HMSG James Dacres

Question 4

Describe how USSC received the name “Old Ironsides”

Answer 4

While engaged In battle, enemy shot was seen lodged in USSC hull and shot was witnessed bounce off the ship, an American sailor saw this and shouted “HUZZAH, HER SIDES ARE MADE OF IRON.”

Question 5

Describe who William S. Bush was and explain his role on the USSC.

Answer 5

1st LT of the 1812 Marines. While we were tangled up with the HMSG he exclaimed “Sir, Shall I board her.” Before receiving an answer he was shot in the face. He was the first marine to die in battle on a Navy Vessel.

Question 6

Discuss the key tactics of the battle.

Answer 6

Issac Hull preserved shot until the enemy was within range and then release a powerful rolling broadside.
The aim was at the mizzen mast and they engaged in boarding parties.

Question 7

Explain the significance of the US Victory over the HMSG.

Answer 7

First Victory over Britain.

Question 8

Describe the damage Constitution sustained during battle.

Answer 8

Taffrails, braces and halyards, fore royal truck, captains gig, spars and rigging.

Question 9

Explain the fate of the HMS Guerriere

Answer 9

Was unable to capture, so we set fire to the ship and sunk it.