TRUXTUN, THOMAS
\tɹˈʌkstʌn], \tɹˈʌkstʌn], \t_ɹ_ˈʌ_k_s_t_ʌ_n]\
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(1755-1822), was made lieutenant of the privateer "Congress" in 1776. In 1777 he commanded the "Independence" and captured three large ships. In 1781 he commanded the "St. James," with which he disabled a superior British vessel. In 1798 he was placed in command of the "Constellation," and commanded a squadron to protect American commerce in the West Indies. In 1799 he captured the French frigate "L'Insurgente" after a severe engagement, and in 1800 he gained a victory over the French frigate "La Vengeance."
By John Franklin Jameson
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