HMS Devastation (1804)
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HMS Devastation was an 8-gun Royal Navy
bomb vessel
purchased in 1804 and sold in 1816. This was one of the ships involved in the attack on Fort McHenry
in the Battle of Baltimore
during the War of 1812
. She also participated in the bombardments of Fort Washington, Maryland
and St. Marys, Georgia
in 1814. Her commander in these actions was Thomas Alexander
.
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
bomb vessel
Bomb vessel
A bomb vessel, bomb ship, bomb ketch, or simply bomb was a type of wooden sailing naval ship. Its primary armament was not cannon —although bomb vessels carried a few cannon for self-defence—but rather mortars mounted forward near the bow and elevated to a high angle, and projecting their fire in a...
purchased in 1804 and sold in 1816. This was one of the ships involved in the attack on Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, is a star-shaped fort best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy in Chesapeake Bay...
in the Battle of Baltimore
Battle of Baltimore
The Battle of Baltimore was a combined sea/land battle fought between British and American forces in the War of 1812. It was one of the turning points of the war as American forces repulsed sea and land invasions of the busy port city of Baltimore, Maryland, and killed the commander of the invading...
during the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
. She also participated in the bombardments of Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington Park
Fort Washington, located near the community of Fort Washington, Maryland, USA, was for many decades the only defensive fort protecting Washington D.C. The original fort, overlooking the Potomac River, was completed in 1809, and was named Fort Warburton...
and St. Marys, Georgia
St. Marys, Georgia
-See also:*Cumberland Island*St. Marys Historic District*St. Marys Railroad-External links:***...
in 1814. Her commander in these actions was Thomas Alexander
Thomas Alexander
Thomas Alexander may refer to:*Thomas C. Alexander , American politician*Rev. Thomas Cecil Alexander , founder of the Scouting movement in Malaysia*Thomas G. Alexander , American historian and academic...
.