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Daniel Dobbins: Part II

Season 2 Episode 8 | 28m 01s

This episode of Chronicles details the extraordinary life of Daniel Dobbins sailing master in the United States Navy and captain in the United States Revenue Cutter Service. He fought in the War of 1812 and was in charge of the building of the ships at Erie, Pennsylvania, that Oliver Hazard Perry commanded in the Battle of Lake Erie.

Aired: 03/06/24
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