SEA HISTORY
No . 105
AUTUMN 2003
CONTENTS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE
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9 The Barbary Wars: America's First Encounter with the Countries of North Africa, by W illiam H. W hi te This year marks the bicentennial ofAmericas conflict with the Barbary States in northern Aftica. Some ofthe US Navys most famous figures combined to fight for American interests in the Mediterranean, at the same time establishing the fledgling US Navy as a force worthy ofrespect. 15 Rough Justice: Extract from In the Wake ofMadness, by Joan Druett Druett's latest book sheds new light on a legendary murder on board the whale ship Sharon in 1842.
15 NATIO NAL ARC HI VES AND RECORDS ADM I N ISTRATION
18 The Patrols of Germany's Captain Hans Georg Hess: Youngest Combat U-Boat Skipper of World War II, by H arry Cooper At age twenty-one, Hans Georg Hess was given his first command when his own captain failed to accomplish an important mission. The descriptions of his patrols on U-995 disclose the formidable circumstances under which these crews operated in the final chapters of World War II. 21 Keeping Maritime Traditions Alive: Woodcarver Joseph Uranker Restores Eagle's Figurehead and Sternboard, by Mark Alan Lovewell When the US Coast Guard's flagship Eagle went into dry dock for a major refit last year, Martha's Vineyard woodcarver Joseph Uranker was called to restore the ships figurehead and craft new sternboards.
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Fresh Water and Salt, Under Steam and Sail Take a tour ofthis summers marine art as exhibited in museums coast-to-coast.
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34 Star Clipper Races in the First Tall Ships World Peace Cup during Antigua's Classic Yacht Regatta, by Burchenal G reen NMHS Executive Vice President Burchenal Green reports on sailing aboard a modern sailing cruise ship during the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. T H E MARINERS' MUSEUM
36 National Maritime Museum, Cornwall, by Robert & Patricia Foulke Robert and Patricia Foulke take us through the newly-opened museum in Falmouth, England. The facility combines high-tech interactive stations with more traditional exhibits displaying its extensive small boat collection. COVER: The stranding and surrender of USS Phil adelphia dealt a serious blow to American naval forces fighting the Barbary Wars. Months later, Stephen Decatur and his crew slipped into the harbor at night, overpowered most of the ships Tripoli tan crew, and set the ship ablaze. (Artist Unknown, T he Burning of th e Frigate Philadelphia in Tripoli Harbor; courtesy The Mariners ' Museum, Newport News, Virginia) See pages 9-13.
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