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What naval officer sneaked into the Harbor at tripoli and destroyed an American vessel?
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Stephen Decatur
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Who is responsible for sailing the USS Intrepid into Tripoli Harbor and sinking the USS Philadelphia?
Commodore Edward Preble was the commanding officer of the squadron blockading Tripoli however, he appointed Stephen Decatur as the commanding officer of the USS Intrepid.
What award was presented by the ruler of tripoli in marine corp?
the Mamaluke Sword (officer sword)
Who was the navy officer who led the mission to burn the Philadelphia in Tripoli harbor?
Stephen Decatur
What American distinguished himself by successfully waging a war with Tripoli?
The American who distinguished himself by successfully waging a war with Tripoli was Thomas Jefferson. The command of the US Navy was under Edward Preble.
Who transformed a defense of American commerce into an aggressive blockade and bombardment in the War with Tripoli.?
Preble
Who stopped the barbary pirates?
Traders ran great risks, especially in the Mediterranean Sea. Pirates from the Barbary States, the nations along the coast of North Africa, attacked passing vessels. To protect American ships, the United States paid a yearly tribute, or bribe, to rulers of Barbary States such as Tripoli.In 1801, Tripoli increased its demands. When Jefferson refused to pay, Tripoli declared war on the United States. Jefferson then ordered the navy to blockade the port of Tripoli.During the blockade, the American ship Philadelphia ran aground near Tripoli. Pirates boarded the ship and hauled the crew off to prison. The pirates planned to use the Philadelphiato attack other ships. To prevent this, American naval officer Stephen Decatur and his crew quietly sailed into Tripoli harbor by night. They then set the captured American ship on fire.In the meantime, American marines landed on the coast of North Africa. They marched 500 miles to launch a surprise attack on Tripoli. In 1805, the ruler of Tripoli signed a treaty promising not to interfere with American ships.
Another spelling for Tripoli?
Tripoli is spelled exactly as written - Tripoli. The city is located in Libya, and it can often be referred to as Western Tripoli.
What is Libya's capital city?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli. Tripoli is the capital city and the largest city of Libya.
Where is the Tripoli Public Library in Tripoli located?
The address of the Tripoli Public Library is: 101 4Th Ave SW, Tripoli, 50676 0430
Is tripoli a country?
No, Tripoli is a city and a capital.
What continent is tripoli on?
Tripoli is in Libya on the African Continent. The Medieval County of Tripoli was located in the Levant in Asia.
Why is tripoli the capital of Libya?
Tripoli is the capital of Libya because when Libya was found tripoli was also found.
