09 February - USS Constellation captured the French frigate Insurgente

 

On February 09, 1799, during the Quasi-War between the United States and France, the USS Constellation, commanded by Captain Thomas Truxtun, captured the French frigate Insurgente in a notable single-ship action. This engagement took place in the Caribbean Sea.

The incident was part of the broader naval conflict known as the Quasi-War, which occurred between the United States and France from 1798 to 1800. During this undeclared war, naval skirmishes and battles took place primarily in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. The USS Constellation's victory over the Insurgente was one of the significant actions during this period and contributed to the reputation of the fledgling United States Navy.