Description
Lewis Warrington was the illegitimate son of Rachel Warrington and Donatien-Marie-Joseph de Vimeur, vicomte de Rochambeau, who was stationed in Williamsburg during the winter of 1781–1782, following the Battle of Yorktown. Rochambeau did not acknowledge he was the father, but there are indications he offered to legitimize his son once Warrington had achieved success and notoriety. Lewis Warrington was an officer in the U.S. Navy during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. He temporarily served as the Secretary of the Navy. In 1802, Warrington, who was a midshipman at the time, served on the frigate President in the Mediterranean against the Barbary pirates. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1807 and Master Commandant in 1813 when he took command of the Peacock.
U.S.S. Peacock
The Peacock was built in 1813 and served as a U.S. Navy sloop-of-war during the War of 1812 – 1815. Under the command of Lewis Warrington, she captured twenty ships. Warrington was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his actions relative to the victory of the Peacock over the HMS Epervier.
This Lewis Warrington history mug is part of our War of 1812 series which includes many of the notable figures who played major roles during this conflict.
The biographical History Mugs were created to teach and inspire individuals to learn about our diverse and interesting history. The biographies were researched and written by history enthusiast, Robert Compton. He colorized most of the historic photos and images used on the mugs, which were originally black and white or sepia-tone. The images and biographies are imprinted on mugs at his studio in rural Vermont.
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