USS Torch was a schooner—heavily armed with guns and carronades—in the United States Navy during the early years of the republic. She was built for service...
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named Algorma, a Native American word meaning to fish with a torch. USS Algorma (AT-34) USS Algorma (ATA-212) This article incorporates text from the public...
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Operation Torch (8–16 November 1942) was an Allied invasion of French North Africa during the Second World War. Torch was a compromise operation that...
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beached, he sent the smaller vessels in his squadron, the USS Epervier, USS Spark, USS Torch, and USS Spitfire to deal with the brig. Here the vessels fought...
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gold torch and stars are symbols from the State Flag of Indiana. The torch represents liberty and enlightenment; the rays surrounding the torch represent...
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USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) is a Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship of the United States Navy. She is named in honor of Oak Hill, the residence of James...
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schooners USS Torch and USS Spitfire. A second force under Commodore William Bainbridge included the ship of the line USS Independence, the frigates USS Congress...
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(YTB-419/YTM-419) USS Topaz (PYc-10) USS Topeka (PG-35/IX-35, CL-67/CLG-8, SSN-754) USS Topenebee (YT-373/YTB-373/YTM-373) USS Topila (ID-3001) USS Torch (1814) USS Torchwood...
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USS Augusta (CL/CA-31) was a Northampton-class cruiser of the United States Navy, notable for service as a headquarters ship during Operation Torch, Operation...
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Stephen Decatur (category Commanders of the USS Constitution)
USS Epervier, USS Firefly, USS Flambeau and USS Spark; schooners USS Spitfire and USS Torch. Three of these vessels were prizes taken in the War of 1812....
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