Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
HMS Macedonian Monument
The Naval War of 1812
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Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
1. HMS Macedonian Monument Marker
Figurehead of HMS Macedonian.
The classical head represents Alexander, the Macedonian who ruled Greece and much of the known world in the 4th century BC. It was carved in wood in 1810 to decorate the bow of the British warship named Macedonian. On October 25, 1812 west of the Canary Islands, the USS United States, commanded by Captain Stephen Decatur, captured the British ship in a two and a half hour battle. Its flag and figurehead were saved and preserved. the ship itself was repaired and served as an American warship until 1835.
The original figurehead will be in the exhibition in Mahan Hall. An exact replica in bronze has been donated by the Naval Academy Class of 1973 and will be displayed in this location.
Erected by United States Naval Academy. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1812.
Location. 38° 59.001′ N, 76° 29.155′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It can be reached from Maryland Avenue. The marker is in front of Mahan Hall a the United States Naval Academy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Maury Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Naval War of 1812 in Annapolis Walking Tour.
Also see . . . "Capture of HBM Frigate Macedonian by USS United States". by Thomas Chambers, in the Renwick Gallery. (Submitted on February 19, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
2. HMS Macedonian Monument Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
3. Figurehead of the Macedonian
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
4. Capture of the Macedonian by the United States
"Capture of HBM Frigate Macedonian by USS United States" (Thomas Chambers, 1808-1869) The captured Ensign of the Macedonian is on display in Mahan Hall
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
5. The Macedonian Monument
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
6. Alexander the Great
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
7. Capture of the Macedonian
The American Frigate United States, Commodore Stephen Decatur, cruising between the Azores and Cape Verde Islands on October 25, 1812, was sighted by the British frigate Macedonian,
Captain John S. Carden, and the two ships joined action. A sanguinary fight was maintained, when after two hours, the Macedonian losing her mizzenmast and main topmast, became unmanageable and with 104 casualties out of a total of 254 and many of her guns disabled, hauled down her colors.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
8. Alexander the Great
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
9. Alexander the Great
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 12, 2015
10. Renovated HMS Macedonian Monument Marker
The monument was refreshened in 2014. The figurehead was replaced with a newly carved mahogany version, the benches were replaced, the concrete base was repaired, and the cannons and plaques were refurbished. The project cost $300,000, provided as a gift by the Academy class of 1973. The rededication ceremony was April 25th, 2014.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 12, 2015
11. Bronze relief, Capture of the Macedonian restored in 2013.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,046 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on February 19, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 10, 11. submitted on December 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
