On 17 november 1847, during the mexican-american war, 17 marines and 50 sailors from the sloop of war dale landed at guaymas, mexico. The americans were pinned down in a brief fire-fight and their commander was seriously wounded before the defenders dispersed. Dale later served as the training ship for the u. S. Naval academy. Uss dale (1840-1921). Sepia wash drawing by r. G. Skerrett, 1903. Courtesy of the navy art collection, washington, dc. Nhhc photograph collection, nh 57817.
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