Java Battle

Question 1

Sec Nav’s General Order to Fight a Naval War Against the British

Answer 1

To annoy the enemy and to afford protection to US commerce.

Question 2

Date & Location of Battle

Answer 2

29 December 1812 off the coast of Brazil (Bahia).

Question 3

Commanding Officers of Constitution and Java

Answer 3

William Bainbridge and Henry Lambert.

Question 4

Damage to Constitution During the Battle

Answer 4

Spars and rigging damaged, captain wounded twice in the thigh, wheel destroyed, 6 of 8 small boats damaged.

Question 5

Henry Ducie Chads

Answer 5

Lambert was mortally wounded and Ducie Chads was 1st Lt of Java.

Question 6

Significance of Victory Over Java

Answer 6

Last 1 v 1 battle with a British Frigate. They ordered that future battles with American Navy needed to be 2 v 1 or a Ship of the Line v our Frigate.