ON THE COVER:
Magnificent oil painting of the USS Constellation commanded by Thomas Truxtun engaging the French L’Insurgente on 9 February during the 1799 Quasi-War with France. Constellation was one of the first ships built for the newly-formed US Navy and was a 38-gun frigate. The French frigate fielded 36-guns. This was the first victory for the new United States Navy over an enemy warship. Today, USS Constellation is preserved for all to see in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

FEATURES:

GAMBLE AT LOS NEGROS
Operation Brewer was aimed at capturing a little-known Japaneseheld
island as a stepping-stone in the Pacific War /
by Jeremiah D. Foster

THREE WARS OF SAINT PAUL
Distinguished service of a heavy cruiser in World War Two, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War / by Preston Alcock

DEFENDING LIBERTY
Did Adm. George Morrison’s defense of USS Liberty lead to the murder of his famous son? / by Kelly Bell

MYSTERY OF USS CYTHERA
Play-toy of an ultra-rich yachtsman would give service during WWI and WWII. However, it disappeared without a trace on its first WWII mission / by Albert Hapsgood

DEPARTMENTS

MUSEUM NEWS
Interesting historical discoveries in the Aleutians

INTEL FILE
Events of interest to all maritime enthusiasts

LOST AT SEA
More ships whose sailing days are over / by Susan Duprey

YOUR NAVY
Latest images from the Navy’s top photojournalists / by Howard Carter

PAINTING WAR
US Navy’s official artists record the service’s history / by Howard Carter

CAPTAIN’S LOCKER
Latest in nautical literature