Today in U.S. Naval History – January 14

1813 – U.S. Frigate Chesapeake captures British brig Hero

1863 – Navy General Order 4, Emancipation Proclamation

1943 – In first submarine resupply mission, USS Gudgeon lands six men, 2,000 pounds of equipment and supplies on Negros Island.

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