Word: reef
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Revolution it lost the protection of the British navy. Treaties and tribute proved vain, and in 1800 we commissioned our first frigate to fight the corsairs, and not long afterwards three more, in cluding the "Philadelphia." Enticed by a small boat of the enemy, the "Philadelphia" ran on a reef. Captain Bainbridge dismantled it, as harbor craft swarming with armed men compelled surrender...