The remains of one participant in this engagement were sold at auction and used to create a namesake watermill in the village
The remains of one participant in this engagement were sold at auction and used to create a namesake watermill in the village of Wickham. In 1820, the losing commander fought a duel over his performance during this incident, a duel which ended with the fatal shooting of Stephen Decatur. This battle was very short in duration, as the earlier failure to keep their decks clear hindered one side's attempts at returning fire. This event resulted in the execution of Jenkin Ratford, while the other persons arrested during this event were eventually returned to the United States. This event was a direct cause of the Embargo Act of 1807. For 10 points, name this event in which a British naval vessel fired upon and boarded an American naval vessel in search of British deserters.