1079365 Capture of H.M.S. Macedonian by the U.S. Frigate United States, after Thomas Birch, 1813 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 87.3x115.6x2.2 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Marine view of the capture of the British frigate, Macedonian, by the U.S. frigate, United States. The capture of HMS Macedonian was a naval action fought near Madeira on 25 October 1812 between the frigates USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur, and HMS Macedonian, under the command of John Surman Carden. The American vessel won the long bloody battle, capturing and bringing the Macedonian back to the United States. It was the first British warship to ever be brought into an American harbor); 穢 New York Historical Society ; American, out of copyright.