ERRATA. Page 17, 33J line omit "Mid. Pillsbnry," who was drowned previously by the capsizing of a boat. Page 19, in 2d line of paragraph beginning "Was launched, 1 "altered to a Krig" should read, altered to a ttiig- Puge 28, last column of Revenue service "originally a Propeller" should rend, originally a Steunu-r. Page 41, last column, 4th line from bottom a comma after "killed" should be a period. Pnge$7, last column, Dili line from bottom substitute for "Detroit" .\wgurii. Pages 74, 87, 89, 93, 95, 105, and 107 "Lt. Capt., and Commo. J. B. Nicholson" should read, J. B. Jficolson. Pages 80 and 95 "Lt. T. Baily and Lt. B. Baily" should read, Lt. T. Bailey. Page 84, last column "Steamer" should read "Sc/ir." Pages 85, 97, 99, 103 "Capt. S. L. Breeze" should read, Capt. S. L. Breese. Page 87, 4th column, lllh line from top "Norfolk" should read, New York. Page 88, 2d column, 10th line "quarters to windward" should read, gtiins to windward. Page 89, last column, 13th and 14th lines "1837" should read 1847. Page 91, 1st column, 4th line "Feb. 12th, 18U9," should precede the date next above. Page 91, 1st column, 20th and 21st lines omit "Jan. 23d, 1825, and Feb. 2Ist, 1826." Page 91, 2d column, 16th line after "Capt." add Clias. Stewart, and then follows the 1st Lt., &<,. Page 91, 2d column, 21st and 24th lines "Capt. D. J. and D. S. Patterson" should read, 1). T. Patterson. Page 91, 2d column, bottom line -"Comdr. John Rudel" should read, Comdr. John Rudd. Page 93, 3d column, 3d line "Capt. Lever" should read, Capt. Sever. Page 93. 3d column, 34tli line "Commo. T. Truxton" should read, Commo. T. Truxtun. Page 95, 1st column, 9th line "Sept. 24th, J825," should precede the date next above. Page 98, 2d column, 8th line of 2d note "keels over" should read, heels over. Page 98, 2d column, 1st line of last note "logged 2 inches" should read, hogged 2 inches. Page 99, 3d column, 13th line "Hon. H. M. Wallerson" should read, Hon. H. M. Wutterson. Page 99, 3d column, 3d and 10th lines from bottom "Commo. C. F. and C. T. McCauley" should read, Commo. C. S. McCauley. Page 101, 2d column, 2d line from bottom "Capt. S. Mercer" should read Comdr. S. Mercer. Page 101, last column, 19th line "Feb. 19th, 1846" should be 1848. Page 104, 3d column, 12th line from top "Ovatan" should read, Ora/oft, Page 107, 2d column, 8th line from bottom "Mr. Comdt. T. Crabb should read, Mr. Comdt. T. Crnbbe. Pages 107, 109, 111 "Comdr. and Lt. McCluny and McClung should read, Win. J. JUcCluney. Pages 110, and 1 11, 3d and 4th columns "Sancelito" should read Saucetito. Page 111, 2d column, 6th line from bottom "Comdr. Joel Abbott" should read, Comdr. .loel Mbol. Page 113, 2d column, 17;h line from top Comdr. W. C. Nicolson" should be, Comdr. W. C. Nicholson. Page 119, 2d column, 4ih line from top "P. M. J. C. Henry" should read, P. Mid. J. C. Henry. N. B. The author left the U. S. on Foreign service while this work was in process of publication, which will account for most of the above errors. STATISTICAL HISTORY OF THE NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES. T II E NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES, FROM THE COMMENCEMENT, 1775 TO 1853; , WITH ^ A BRIEF HISTORY OF EACH VESSEL S SERVICE AND FATE AS APPEARS UPON RECORD. COMPILED BY LIEl IT. GEORGE F. EJHIIIOiYS, U. S. W., FROM THE MOST RELIABLE SOURCES, UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. TO WHICH IS ADDED A LIST OF PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, FITTED OUT UNDER THE AMERICAN FLAG, PREVIOUS AND SUBSEQUENT TO THE E-EVOLUTIONARY WAR. WITH THEIR SERVICES AND FATE; ALSO A LIST OF THE REVENUE AND COAST SURVEY VESSELS, AND PRINCIPAL OCEAN STEAMERS, BELONGING TO CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES IN 1850. WASHINGTON: PRINTED BY GIDEON & CO., MDCCCLIH. f 73 CONTENTS. OCEAN NAVY OF THE U. S. NO LONGER IN SERVICE, &c. - -1 LAKE NAVY OF THE U. S. NO LONGER IN SERVICE, &c. 18 GUN BOATS, BARGES, AND SURF BOATS, NO LONGER IN SERVICE, &c. 22 NAVY OF THE U. S. STILL IN SERVICE, &c. ... 24 REVENUE AND COAST SURVEY VESSELS STILL IN SERVICE . 28 STEAM NAVY OF THE U. S. . - - 30 U. S. MAIL AND OTHER OCEAN STEAMERS " 36 CAPTURES BY THE U. S. NAVY IN THE ORDER OF DATE DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR - - 40 CAPTURES BY THE U. S. NAVY IN THE ORDER OF DATE DURING THE FRENCH WAR, &c. - - 48 CAPTURES OF VESSELS OF WAR BY THE U. S. NAVY DURING THE LAST WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN 56 CAPTURES BY THE U. S. NAVY IN THE ORDER OF DATE DURING THE LAST WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN - ...... go CAPTURES BY THE U. S. NAVY IN THE ORDER OF DATE PIRATICAL 76 CAPTURES BY THE U. S. NAVY IN THE ORDER OF DATE DURING THE WAR WITH MEXICO - - 80 SERVICES, &c., OF THE PRESENT NAVY - 8G COLONIAL ARMED VESSELS AND THEIR CAPTURES, &c. ...... I2 4 PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS AND THEIR CAPTURES FROM 1776 TO 1783 127 PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS AND THEIR CAPTURES DURING THE WAR WITH G. B., 1812 TO 1815 - 170 DATES OF INTERESTING NAUTICAL EVENTS, &c. - .... 202 ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT, HISTORICAL AND COMPARATIVE - - - - 204 INTRODUCTION. The information and data contained in the following tables have been extracted, collated, and arranged with much care, and are derived from a variety of sources. Among those most worthy of mention are, the files of the Slate and Navy Departments the American Archives and State Papers Clark s, Goldsborough s, and Cooper s Naval Histories, and Niles s Register. 1 have not, however, confined myself to these, but have also examined and compared other American and English Histories, and contemporaneous published accounts ; besides, in a few in stances, have sought information from those still living. Among the latter I feel most indebted to Commodore Charles Stewart, Commodore Charles Morris, Chief Naval Constructor J. Lenthall, Consulting Engineer C. W. Copeland, and Peter Force, Esq., of Washington, D. C., each in their respective departments. To each and all of whom, and to any others, who have contributed in any way to afford me information or facilities, I now return my sincere thanks. This compilation was originally intended to embrace only the Navy proper, but to make it more complete and satisfactory as a work of reference, a List of all the Private armed Vessels, fitted out in the Uniled States, from the earliest period, with their armament, captains, captures, &c., &c. ; was subsequently added. Some of these were fitted out by private individuals, or companies, and others by States; and many, it will be seen, were commanded by officers who afterwards held corn- missions in our Navy. i For similar reasons I have added tables embracing the principal Ocean Steamers of the United States, including those carrying the U. S. mail, which, under certain contingencies, may become a portion of the Navy of the United States. Also a list of the Revenue and Coast Survey vessels in 1850, which have since undergone but little change. G. F. EMMONS. NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES, From the commencement, in 1775, to 1853. INCLUDING CAPTURES AND SERVICES PERFORMED, AND THE FATE OF EACH VESSEL, ETC. NAVY OF THE NO LONGER IN SERVICE. BROKEN NAMES OF VESSELS. Class. Guns. Built, or purchased, &c. wv,,,,, Lost or When captured, &c. Where. When. ALFRED Ship. 24 1775 Captured 1778 COLUMBUS ii 24 ii r " Burnt On Point Judith tt LEXINGTON Brig 16 ii " Captured 1777 CABOT (t 14 it ANDREW DORIA (i 14 it " Burnt tt PROVIDENCE <t 12 11 1779 HORNET 10 11 <( 1777 WASP 8 it f< (f (t K FLY Cl 8 " P REPRISAL Rrjp- 16 it 1778 HAMPDEN ( 14 t f Rhode Island 1776 INDEPENDENCE 10 tt < ? SACHEM it 10 it t( ? MOSQUITO 14 4 it ? HANCOCK Ship 32 1776 Captured 1777 RANDOLPH (1 32 At sea, March 7 1778 RALEIGH II 32 Portsmouth N H- . ( * Captured . Off Boston.... tt WASHINGTON (1 32 Philadelphia . <* Burnt tt WARREN It 32 u tf 1779 TRUMBULL (( 28 ** Captured . . 1781 EFFINGHAM II 28 Philadelphia Off Delaware Bay 1778 CONGRESS (1 28 it it 1777 VIRGINIA 28 177ft PROVIDENCE 2. . (1 28 Rhode Island it it Charleston S C 1780 BOSTON (1 24 (f (f DELAWARE 11 24 Philadelphia . (1 (t 1777 MONTGOMERY (( 24 ii DOLPHIN Cutter 101 f (f It SURPRISE 10 \ In Europe, and fitted j tt Seized REVENGE (i \ 10 out in France [ " Sold 17flft INDIEN, or 1 Ship. 40 1777 Presented to Louis XVI 1777 J ALLIANCE ft 32 " Sold Philadelphia June 3 17QC CONFEDERACY u 32 *t Captured HAGUE v 32 (l J P g Q.UEEN OF FRANCE (( 28 Nantes, France. . . Sunk 17SO DUC DE LAUZUN II 20 " Sold.. i7co RANGER (I 18 " Captured 1780 UNITED STATES. UP, SOLD, CAPTURED, OR DESTROYED. FROM THE COMMENCEMENT, IN 1775, TO 1785, AFTER WHICH THE CODNTRT WAS WITHOUT A NAVY UNTIL 1797. While in command of Captain E. Hinman, by H. B. M. ships Ariadne and Ceres. Commo. J. Paul Jones claims to have first displayed the Colonial flag on board of this ship, in which he was the 1st Lieut, under Commo. Hopkins, while laying; off Philadelphia, in 1775. April 1st. Having been chased on shore by the British squadron. Had only four guns mounted at the time. Under Capt. A. Whipple, composed one of Commo. E. Hopkins s squadron to the W. Indies in 1776. While in command of Capt. H.Johnston, by H. B. M. Cutter Alert, after an action of 3j hours, her armament being only 4 pds. at the time. While in command of Capt. J. Olney, by H. B. M. ship Milford, 32 guns. Capt. 0. and crew escaped in a schooner, having previously run his vessel on shore and abandoned her. To prevent her falling into the hands of the enemy. Supposed to have been the first U. S. vessel to receive a foreign salute. The Gov. of St. Eustatia having been subsequently removed for this indiscretion. To prevent her falling into the hands of the enemy. Composed one of Commo. Saltonstall s squadron, and was at this time commanded by Capt. H. Hacker. To prevent her falling into the hands of the enemy. Originally named the " Falcon." One of Commo. Saltonstall s squad-] ron. Was one of the first cruisers to put to sea. I , To prevent her falling into the hands of the enemy. Originally named the "Scorpion." One of Commo. Saltonstall s f ^mpany. squadron. Was one of the first cruisers to put to sea. Probably destroyed as above. Was used principally as a Despatch vessel ; and in some accounts is called the " Cruiser." While in command of Capt. L. Wickes, who, with all on board but the cook, perished. Was the first U. S. vessel of war that visited Europe; carrying out B. Franklin, soon after our Declaration of Independence. Having run on a ledge of rocks, when about to depart in co. with the Alfred, Commo. P. Jones, in an expedition against Nova Scotia. Supposed to have been destroyed in the Delaware, in 1777, to prevent falling into the hands of the enemy. " " " " " " See table of captures for the service of the vessels. (I II tt II (C U While in command of Capt. J. Manly, by the Rainbow, 40, Sir Geo. Collier, and brig Victor, after a chase of 30 hours; the H s sailing having been impaired by lightening the ship too much forward. While in command of Capt. N. Biddle, after an action of 20 minutes with H. B. M. S. Yarmouth, 64, Capt. Vincent; and all but 4, out of 315, perished. The Y. lost 5 killed, and 12 wounded. While in command of Captain J. Barry, after an action of 9 hours with H. B. M. S. Experiment, 50, Wallace and Unicorn, 22. Having lost 25 killed and wounded, run the ship on shore and deserted her. By tKe enemy. Had never received her armament. Aug. 14. While in command of Commo. Saltonstall ; to prevent capture by the British squadron of 9 sail, under Sir Geo. Collier. While in command of Capt. J. Nicholson, by H. B. M. S. Iris, 32, (formerly U. S. S. Hancock,) and Gen. Monk, 18, after a gallant resistance of more than one hour, during which she was completely dismantled, and lost 5 killed, and 11 wounded. By the enemy, under Capt. Henry, R. N. Also 6 small cruisers and 31 merchant vessels. The E. had never received her armament. To prevent her falling into the hands of the enemy, after Sir Geo. Clinton got possession of the Highlands. By the British squadron ; she having previously struck on the middle ground and lost her rudder. Capt. Nicholson escaped on shore with his papers, and 10 men. May 12. By the British squadron, at the time the city surrendered to the enemy. Was at this time commanded by Capt. A. Whipple. " " " " Capt. S. Tucker. (Car ried John Adams to France in 1778. Was struck by lightning and near being blown up.) While in command of Capt. C. Alexander and aground, by the enemy, whose, blockade prevented her from ever getting to sea. To prevent her falling into the hands of the enemy. Never got to sea. Supposed to have been destroyed in the Delaware, in 1777. See table of captures. While under Capt. Conyngham, who had previously made several captures in her, on the enemy s coast. " " actually fitted out in one of the enemy s ports. Ity" The Lake Navy, see pages 3 and 4, should come here in the order of dates. Who loaned her to the Duke of Luxembourg, and the latter hired her to South Carolina for 3 years, for the proceeds of her prizes. She sailed first under Commo. Gillon, in 1781, and made several prizes. In the following year, under Capt. Joiner, she was captured on our coast, after a chase of 20 hours, by H. B. M. frigates Astrea, Diomede, and Quebec. The Indien carried Swedish 36 s on her main deck, making her, for this period, a very formidable frigate. The last vessel retained under the old organization ; afterwards converted into an Indiaman, and finally laid up on Pellet s island, opposite Philadelphia. While in command of Capt. Seth Harding, by a British 74. Was dismasted on her first cruise ; and was one of the few vessels of our Navy that carried 12 pounder guns. Formerly called the " Deane." Was one of the last cruisers at sea in this war, under Capt. J. Manly. Was frequently chased, and made several narrow escapes. While in command of Capt. Raihburne; the city having previously surrendered to the forces under Sir Henry Clinton. " " Capt. Green, in 1782, off Havana, threw overboard her armament to escape from the British squadron, the Alliance in co. See table of captures. While in command of Capt. Simpson. By the enemy s fleet after the city had surrendered. Her armament consisting of 6 pounders. NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES. NO LONGER IN SERVICE NAMES OF VESSELS. Class. Guns Built or purchased, &c. When. Lost or captured, &c. Where. When. a A R A TOO A Ship 18 1777 1780 GEN L GATES ci 18 1778 5 i- It Sunk . . . 1779 PALLAS <( 30 " 1 f ARIEL it 20 Loaned to the U. S. by the French Gov- " CERF Cutter. 18 [ Returned to the French after the war. j VENGEANCE Bri^ 12 t( 1 nir IOFPJT a 14 1779 1779 AMERICA Ship 74 1782 Presented to Louis XVI 1782 GEN L WASHINGTON it 20 1782 Sold 1784 NOTE. From 1785 to 1797, a period in which we had no Navy. Some of the States maintained at sea several small cruisers of their own . LAKE CHAMPLAIN. U. S. SQUADRON. Class. Commanded by m C Caliber. Swivels. c v S Lost, captured, &c Date, 1776. AMERICAN. ENTERPRISE Sloop. Capt. Dickenson . . 19 4 pd rs 10 so The whole under the ROYAL SAVAGE Schr. 1 4 to 6 10 50 Burnt. Oct. 11 command of Brig. Gen l B. Arnold, officered and REVENGE 2. . t ( 8 2 to 4 10 IS manned, principally by LIBERTY (o). . n g g 35 Fought a drawn battle NEW HAVEN 1 2 to 12 g 45 Burnt. .. Oct 13 posite, off the Island of Valcour,0ct llth which PROVIDENCE 3. . ii S ii 8 45 Burnt.. , Oct. 12 lasted 5 hours; during BOSTON 2 tt 3 it g 45 Sunk Oct 12 disabled, run ashore on SPITFIRE tt S ii g 45 Oct 13 Gondola was sunk, in- PHILADELPHIA ii o g 45 Sunk . . Oct 11 60 killed and wounded. CONNECTICUT tt 3 t( g 45 Gondolas were aband- JERSEY (( 3 ii g 45 Oct 13 ler s Island. In a run- NEW YORK ii Capt Reed 3 (C g 45 Oct 13 on the lSth, the Wash- LEE Galley g 4 to 12 10 86 Burnt Oct 13 Split Rock, after a severe TRUMBULL 2. . tt R 4 to 18 16 80 remainder of the fleet, as CONGRESS 2. . WASHINGTON 2. . GATES * (a).. * tt ii tt Gen IB. Arnold Gen l Waterbury.... 8 8 g 6 to 8 4 to 18 6 to 18 16 16 16 80 80 80 Burnt.... Captured . Oct. 13 Oct. 13 run on shore in a small creek, about lOmiles from Crown Point, and de stroyed by their own of ficers, to prevent falling my. From here, Gen l 102 186 24 936 125 Arnold conducted his forces through the woods toTiconderoga, where he arrived on the 14th, and joined the remainder of his squadron, consisting of six vessels. NOTE The figures following the names of the vessels represent the number that has belonged to the service of this name, in the order of date. BROKEN UP, SOLD, CAPTURED, OR DESTROYED. FROM THE COMMENCEMENT, IN 1775, TO 1785, AFTER WHICH THE COUNTRY WAS WITHOUT A NAV7 UNTIL 1797. Oct. While in command of Capt. J. Young; and has never since been heard of. See, also, table of captures. While in command of Commo. John Paul Jones, after her encounter with the British frigate Serapis, 44, which she captured, after one of the severest actions on record, about one-half of the whole number engaged, being either killed or wounded. She was formerly an Indiaman, by the name of " Duras." These vessels composed the squadron of Commo. J. P. Jones. They were fitted out in France, and only partially officered, and manned, by Americans. The Alliance frigate, was also attached to this squadron, but, owing to the insubordinate conduct of her commander, who was a Frenchman, by the name of Landais, she was of no service. Was captured by the Providence, 12, Capt. Hacker, and taken into theU. S. service ; and when destroyed was in command of Capt. Brown. To replace the Magnifique, 74, lost in Boston harbor same year. Was the first 74 built for our Navy, and the command awarded to Commo. Paul Jones by a unanimous vote of Congress. Was finally captured by the English. Formerly the " Gen. Monk," of 20 guns, captured by the American privateer Hyder Ally, of 16 guns, Lieut. J. Barney, U. S. N. After wards employed as a packet. LAKE CHAMPLAIN. ENGLISH SQUADRON. Class. Commanded by m c Calibre. Swivels. q u S ENGLISH. INFLEXIBLE Ship. Lt. Schank 18 12 s ) MARIA Schr. Lt. Starke 14 6 s Capt. Pringle, R. N., and Gen l Sir CARLETON Schr 12 fi a principally from the British fleet lay- THUNDERER Lt Scott . - 12 < 6 24 s in the action of the llth they had ROYAL CONSORT 7 I 6 12 s 9 s J-697* up, with from thirty to forty killed 20 GUN BOATS a 9 to 4 ) Their subsequent loss is presumed 4 LONG BOATS i 9 to 24 ; which was estimated at eighty killed 20 LONG BOATS j were on board of the Congress. I . * Exclusive of Indians, of which there were several hundred, giving the enemy a superiority in numbers of men, as well as vessels, guns, and weight of metal. This, to many, will appear more apparent when it is recollected that some of our vessels were armed with three and four different kinds of cannon. The Washington, for instance, was armed with one 18, one 12, two 9, and four 4 pounders, which alone must have produced confu sion during a warmly contested action. See official dac., in 2d vol., 5th series of the American Archives, for correspondence relating to, &c. 6 NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES. NO LONGER IN SERVICE NAMES OF VESSELS. Class. Guns. Men. Tons. Built or pur chased, &c. When Cost. Sold for, &c. Where. When Ship. it u u it it (i it 11 Brig. Schr. Brig. Schr ft It tt Sloop Ship. 44 44 36 24 24 24 24 24 24 20 20 20 18 18 18 18 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 10 36 36 . 400 II 340 1576 * 1265 Philadelphia.. 1797 (1 (1 tt $299,336 302,719 314,212 1 Rebuilt service. r and still in I J PON^TITTTTION 1853 1rTi\r<aTi?i r ATION Baltimore . . . . 1798 1801 1803 1801 11 ft tf ft (1 1798 1800 1801 tf t 1 t t (( II June 1,1813 1803 220 f| 11 180 11 160 140 It 504 624 593 530 492 400 422 347 321 385 279 200 200 195 107 187 (1 1 i f l 98 1244 when 1240 Phila. P 1798 tt tt tt tt tf " tt II (1 II tt mt 80,665 69,025 59,560 46,170 57,260 58,496 56,277 55.732 59,563 34,702 47,780 27,897 18,720 20,000 $21,000 52,000 34,366 21,154 19,300 26,500 20,200 Philadelphia.. Baltimore ."7.. GEORGE WASHINGTON. . . . PORTSMOUTH Providence. P. Portsmouth.. . Newbur pt. P. Middletown . . MERRIMACK CONNECTICUT 2. . TRUMBULL 3.. New York.. . Baltimore .... Philadelphia. . Baltimore Baltimore. P. ft 11 Philad. " MONTE7UMA ... DELAWARE 2.. 23,800 19,747 17,848 6,250 WARREN . ..2.. HERALD Boston. " Norfolk, u tt Charleston . . . Captured ft New York... NnrfrJIr NORFOLK 76 90 70 (1 It 50 34 340 381 307 RETALIATION Recaptur d Lost. ... West Indies. . f PICKERING 32,136 32,200 20,000 $26 - pr toll EAGLE Philadelphia. . Portsmouth... New York... Norfolk 10,586 8,200 Baltimore . . . . 1 || f * si, 111 } . I ofT Boston. .. . off Tripoli.... SCAMMEL 3 GOV JAY VIRGINIA 2.. viw DILIGENCE Philadelphia " et SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston... " $28, pr. ton ( GENERAL GREEN CHESAPEAKE Norfolk 1799 British 1799 220,678 ; account. 179,349 Captured Wrecked PHILADELPHIA . captured, by the Philadelphia. . * The only vessels (on this page) retained at the conclusion of the French war ; the others, including the Maryland, Patapsco, Augusta, and Experiment, that follow, were all sold out of service for the sum of $309,330, having been previously divested of their armament and stores. BROKEN UP, SOLD, CAPTURED, OR DESTROYED. SECOND ORGANIZATION, FROM 1797 TO 1800, INCLUSIVE. Was the 1st vessel launched under the new organization, July 10, 1797. Particulars of service, &c., will be found in the tables that follow. " 3d Oct. 21, 1797. " 3d " Sept. 7, 1797. " " Presented to the Dey of Algiers. Was the first to get to sea, May, 1798, under Capi. Rich d Dale ; 2d cruise under Commo. T. Tingey ; 3d do. Capt. J. Mullowny. Was originally an Indiaman. Was the first American man-of-war to display the U. S. flag in the Mediterranean under P. Fletcher ; was one of Commo. Tingey s squad ron on the Guadaloupe station in 1799; under Capt. Wm. Bainbridge carried tribute to Algiers in 1800; from thence took presents to the Sultan in Constantinople, and upon her return to Algiers relieved many foreigners in captivity. Cruised in the West Indies, under Capt. H. McNiell, in 1798-9 ; and was sent to France for our minister in 1800. Capt. M. Brown, composing one of Commo. J. Barry s and S. Decatur s squadron in 1798-9 and 1800. Capt. M. Tryon, composing one of Commo. J. Truxtun and " " " " Capt. D. Jewett, composing one of Commo. S. Talbot s in 1800. Capts. J. Phillips, S. Barren, and W. Cowper, composing one of Commo. T. Truxtun and S. Decatur s squadron in 1800. Under Capt J. Rodgers, carried Mr. Dawson to France with the ratified treaty. Cruised in the West Indies under Capt. A. Murray and J. Mullowny; the former had the Norfolk and Retaliation for some time under his command in 1798-9 and 1800. Cruised in the West Indies under Capts. S. Decatur, T. Baker, and J. A. Spotswood ; was one of the first cruisers to get to sea. See list of captures. Cruised in the West Indies under Capt. T. Newman, in 1799, on the Havana station, in company with the Norfolk and Pincknev, Cant. W. Bainbridge. Cruised in the West Indies, under Capt. C. Russel, in 1799 and 1800, squadron of Commos. Barry and Talbot ; and on the 23d March, 1801, was despatched to recall the U. S. forces in the W. Indies, a treaty of peace with France having been ratified on the 18th of the pre ceding month. Cruised in the W. Indies in 1799 and 1800, under Capts. S. Barren and R. Law; first, in Commo. Truxtun s squadron, and then in Commo. Talbot s do. ; and afterwards on the coast under Lieut. C. Talbot. Cruised in the W. Indies in 1798 and 1800, under Capt. T. Williams, W. Bainbridge, and T. Calvert, in Commo. A. Murray s squadron and then in Commo. T. Truxtun s do. Cruised in the W. Indies in 1798-9, under Capt. S. Heyward, in Commo. Tingey s squadron, and then under W. Bainbridge. Formerly the "Le Croyable," see table of captures ; was at this time commanded by Lt. Wm. Bainbridge, and was taken by the French frigates Le Volontaire, and L Insurgente. While in command of Lieut. B. Hillag, with all on board, having sailed in Aug. for the Guadaloupe station ; had previously performed a cruise, under Lt. E. Preble, in Commo. Barry s squadron. While in command of Lt. H. S. Campbell, cruised in the West Indies, in the squadrons of Commos. Barry, Truxtun, and Decatur. Lts. J. Adams, M. Fernandis, and J. Jones, " " " Lt. J. W. Leonard, in the squadron of Commo. S. Decatur, off Havana in 1798 to 1800. Lt. F. Bright, in the squadron of Commo. T. Truxtun, off St. Kitts, &c., " Lt. J. Brown, in the squadron of Commo. J. Barry, off St. Christopher, Barbadoes, &c., in 1798 to 1800. Lt. J. Payne, in the squadron of Commo. T. Tingey, between Cuba and St. Domingo " " Lt. G. Price, in the squadron of Commo. S. Decatur, between Havana and Matanzas While in command of Capt. James Lawrence, by the British frigate Shannon, 38, Capt. P. B V. Broke. The C. sustaining a greater loss in killed and wounded (165) than either of our squadrons in gaining their victories on Lakes Erie or Champlain. The enemy acknowledge a loss of 26 killed, and 60 wounded, out of a crew of 330. Performed a cruise in the W. Indies in 1800, under Capt. Samuel Barron. Do. Mediterranean in 1802 and 1803, Capt. J. Barron and Commo. R. V. Morris. Sailed again for the Mediterra nean in 1807, under Capt. Chas. Gordon, as the (lag ship of Commo. James Barron ; and subsequently cruised on the coast, under the command of Capts. S. Decalur and I. Hull. Her captain, Wm. Bainbridge, officers, and crew taken prisoners, and the vessel afterwards gotten off by the Tripolitans, but was subse quently recaptured and destroyed by Capt. Stephen Decatur in the Intrepid, Feb. 1<>, 180&- See table of captures. Was the flag ship of Commo S. Decatur, senior, in the W. Indies in 180C, whose squadron consisted of 13 vessels. Second cruise in the Medi terranean in 1801 and 1802, under Capt. Samuel Ban-on. Third do., and last, sailed from Philadelphia, July 28, 1803, for the same station, under Capt. Wm. Bainbridge. .Note. The column of "Guns," represents the Rate of eacti vessel, which in nearly every instance is less than the number actually car ried ; 2d, that of " Men," the Complement allowed each; the actual number on board frequently falling far short of the allowance, owing to the never ending casualties. 3d do. "Tons." The Tonnage of each vessel, estimated upon the rule established by an act of Congress, where- ever sufficient data has been found ; and in the absence of the latter, the mean of conflicting statements, has usually been taken. The letter P, in the next column, stands for Purchased. The sums in the column of " Cost," include not only the original cost of each vessel, but the expenses of repairs and outfits, to adapt them to the public service at the time. 8 NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES. NO LONGER IN SERVICE NAMES OF VESSELS. Class. Guns. Men. Tons. Built or pur chased, &c. When Cost. Sold for, &c. Where. When CONGRESS 3.. Ship. f ( tt ft 1C ft Brig. Schr. Brig. Schr. Ship . Brig . tf Schr. Brig, tt Ketch 36 36 36 28 28 32 28 28 20 20 14 12 14 12 44 16 16 12 12 4 340 (1 250 ft 300 255 260 220 If 180 ii 80 70 90 70 400 455 4G9 120 to 130 137 103 111 70 1268 1799 ft ft f t ft an ace accoun it ft if 1800 an ace accoun 1803 ii ii ii $197,246 96,640 159,6.39 105,492 119,570 139,362 ount. 76,622 113,505 70,249 73,10* 16,294* 16,240 16,689 220,910 ount. t. 37,428 32,522 18,763 20,873 Broken up Norfolk 1836 July) 1800J 1814 1829 1801 ft 1823 1801 1815 1813 1814 1812 ft 1804 INSURGENT NEW YORK 2.. 1130 645 700 860 when 530 544 380 Sheer hulk Burnt Captured . Burnt Broken up 20,200 24,680 13,889 Lost 8,447 Captured . Captured . ii ii it Blew up.. Washington tt tt Valparaiso Hampden, Me.. Norfolk GENERAL GREEN 2.. BOSTON 3.. Warren, R. I. .. ESSEX ADAMS captured, Americ " British New York *JOHN ADAMS MARYLAND Baltimore, P.... PATAPSCO Philadelphia.... Norfolk AUGUSTA ENTERPRISE 2.. 135 165 135 1576 when 298 250 185 n Little Curacoa . . Norfolk Ian *m EXPERIMENT PRESIDENT New York Off New York.. English Channel. AftGUS captured, Americ " British SIREN Philadelphia .... Baltimore, P.... tf NAUTILUS Off New York. . VIXEN INTREPID Off Tripoli * Was originally built by Contract, one side having been sub-let to another contractor, who, in a spirit of economy, employed blacks and reduced the moulds so much as not only to make a difference of several inches in the beam, but made the ship sail much belter on one tack, than the other. BROKEN UP, SOLD, CAPTURED, OR DESTROYED. 9 SECOND ORGANIZATION, FROM 1797 TO 1853, INCLUSIVE. Under the command of Capl. J. Sever, sailed for the E. Indies in co. with the Essex, Dec., 1799; was totally dismasted in a gale, and obliged to return to the U. S. Cruised in the Mediterranean in 1804 and 1805, under Captains J. Rodgers and S. Decatur. Brought home the first Embassador from the Barbary powers. During the last war with Great Britain made several captures under Capt. J. Smith. Soon after peace was ratified, sailed for Europe and the Mediterranean, under Capt. Charles Morris, reluming to the U. S. the same year. In 181G and 17 cruised on the Coast and in the W. Indies, under the same commander. In 1818 do. Brazil, A. Sin clair. 1818 to 1821, E Indies, J. D. Henley ; and last cruise from 1822 to 24, special service to Spain and W. Indies, under J. Biddle. While in command of Capt. P. Fletcher, with all on board. She sailed from Hampton Roads in August, with instructions to cruise between 65 and 68 W. longitude, and to run as far south as 30, N. latitude, and is supposed to have foundered in the Sept. gales. Her first cruise was under Capt. Alex. Murray, in 1799, who hud a roving commission. Under the command of Capt. R V. Morris, made a cruise in the W. Indies in 1800; was afterwards his flag ship in the Mediterranean in 1802 and 1803, where she was also commanded by Capt. John Rodgers. Returning to the U. S., was laid up at Washington, and in 1812 reported unworthy of repair. By order of the Secretary of the Navy, to prevent her falling into the hands of the enemy. Under the command of Capt. C. R. Perry, was attached to the squadron of Commo. S. Talbot, in the W. Indies, in 1800. In 1805 was a sheer hulk in the Eastern Branch, D.C. Destroyed as above. Also composed one of Commo. Talbet s squadron in 1800, under Capt. Geo. Little ; and in the following year, under Capt. D. McNiell, carried a minister to France, and then joined the Mediterranean squadron. Was reported unworthy of repair in 1812. March 28. While in command of Capt. D. Potter, by the British frigates Phtebe, 36, Capt. Hillyar, and Cherub, 20, Capt. Tucker, after a desperate resistance of 2| hours, and a loss of 154 killed, wounded, and missing. Was the first U. S. vessel of war that doubled the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn the former in 1800, under Capt. Ed. Preble, and the latter in 1813, under Capt. D. Porter. Cruised in the Mediterranean from 1802 to 1805, under Capts. J. Barren, Wm. Bainbridge, S. Decatur, C. Stewart, Geo. Cox, and A. Campbell. Went to Europe in 1810, under Capt. John Smith, and in 1811 composed one of Commo. Rodgers squadron on the Coast. During the war her services are recorded in the table of captures. She was finally sold out of the British service in 1837. While in command of Capt. Charles Morris, t i prevent capture by the enemy. Composed one of Commo. Truxtun and S. Decatur s, sen. squadron, in the West Indies in 1779 and 1800, under Capt. R. V. Morris. Do. S. Talbot in 1800, under Capt. T. Robinson. Cruised in the Mediterranean in 1802 and 1803, under Capt. H. G. Campbell and Commo R. V. Morris; and on our Coast in 1805, under Capt. Alex. Murray. Laid up in Washington in 1806. Rebuilt and lengthened 15 feet in 1812; after which see her services recorded in the table of captures. Originally carried 24 twelves on her gun deck, and 2 long 9 s and 6 24 pd r carronades on her forecastle and poop deck. Was cut down twice, and raised once, to a jackass frigate. Performed a cruise in the W. Indies in 1779 and 1800, under Capt. George Cross, in Commos. Truxtun and Decatur s squadrons. Do. Mediterranean in 1802- 3- 4- 5, under Capt. and Commo. J. Rodgers, and I. Chaun- cey. Brought home Commo. Pre.ble in 1805 ; and sailed for Europe same year, under Capt. J. H. Dent. Returned in 1811, and cruised on the Coast, &c., until 1814, under J. Tarbcll, C. Ludlow, and W. M. Crane. To Europe in 1814, under Sam l Angus. Mediterranean in 1815 and 16, under E. Trenchard. U. S. Coast and W. Indies in 1817 and 18, under J. D. Henley and A. S. Wads- worth. Do. and S. America to Aug. 24, 1819, 0. H. Perry. Do. A. Claxton. Do. Brazil, 1820 to 21, A. S. Wadsworth. Do. W. Indies, from 1821 to 29, J Renshaw, A. J. Dallas, J. J. Nicholson, and J. Wilkinson. Performed a cruise in the W. Indies in 1800, under Capt. J. Rodgers, and in the following year carried a bearer of despatches to France. In 1779, while in command of Capt. H. Geddes, was ordered to carry Gen. Wilkinson and suite to New Orleans, and then to join Commo. Talbot s squadron in the W. Indies. While in command of Lieut. McElroy, composed one of Commo. Talbot s squadron in the W. Indies, in 1779. See list of her captures. While in Command of Lieut. J. Gallagher ; crew saved. In a cruise of only 8 months in 1800, under Lieut. J. Shaw, she fought 5 actions, and captured 19 vessels. Owing to these gallant services, she was the only small cruiser retained in the Navy after the French war. During the Tripolitun war she was always actively employed in the Mediterranean, under Lieuts. Sterrett, Hull, Decatur, Robinson, &c. In 1809 she went to Europe, under Lieut. Trippe. Returning, was rebuilt, altered to a Brig, and cruised near our coast from 1811 to 1814, under J. Blakely, Wm. Burrows, and J. Renshaw ; and after the war, until 1822, with her usual good fortune, in the Medi terranean, W. Indies, <fcc., under Lieut, (now Commo.) L. Kearney. See, also, table of captures. While in command of Lieut. Maley, in the W. Indies, in 1800, beat off 10 piratical barges, and sunk two of them. Performed gallant services subsequently, under Lieut, (now Commo.) Charles Stewart, during the French war. See captures. Jan. 15. While in command of Commo. S. Decatur, by a British squadron, after a running fight of 6 hours, during which H. B. M. frigate Endymion, 40, Capt. Hope, found it prudent to haul out of action, to repair damages. (Both this vessel and the President were soon after dismasted in a gale.) Commo. Decatur finally surrendered to the Majestic razee, Capt. Hayes, with a loss of 24 killed and 55 wounded, including, among the former, Lieuts. Babbit, Hamilton, and Howell. Was the flag ship of Commo. Richard Dale, in the Mediterranean, in 1801 and 1802. Do. do. S. Barron, do. 1804 and 1805 ; and subsequently of Commo. J. Rodgers, on our coast, from 1809 to 1812. See table of captures. Aug. 14. While in command of M r Comdt. W. H. Allen, by the British brig Pelican, mounting 21 guns, Ca;>t. F. Maples, after a severe action of 45 minutes, a loss of commander; 10 killed, and 13 wounded. Had previously captured 22 of the enemy s vessels on their own coast. Was an active cruiser in the Mediterranean during the Tripolitan war, under Lieuts. S Decatur and I. Hull. Returned to the U S. in 1806, and was subsequently employed on the Coast, under Capts. J. Jones, and S. Evans. July 12. While in command of Lieut. J. N. Nicholson, (having previously lost her Captain, Geo. Parker,) by the Medway, 74, Capt. Brine, after a chase of 11 hours, during which the S. threw overboard uns, anchors, cables, boats, and spare spars. Performed gal lant service in the Mediterranean during the Tripolitan war, under Lieuts. Chas. Stewart and J. Smith. Returned home in 1806, and sailed for France with despatches, in 1609, under M r Comdt. Charles Gordon. July 16. While in command of Lieut. Wm. M. Crane, by the British squadron, having previously thrown overboard lee guns. The first American man-of-war captured in this contest. Employed as above during the Tripolitan war, under Lieuts. R. Somers, W. Reed, J. H. Dent and S. Evans Returning to the U. S. in 1806, was employed on the Coast in 1809, under Lieut. A. Sinclair; and in 1811, was attached to Commo. Decatur s squadron. Nov. 22. While in command of Lieut. Geo. W. Read, (who died while a prisoner in Jamaica,) by the Southampton, 32, Sir J. L. Yeo. Both vessels were soon after wrecked on the Bahamas, W. Indies ; officers and crew saved. Was also employed during the Tripolitan war, under Lieuts. J. Smith and Geo. Cox, returning to the U. S. in 1806 ; and was subsequently employed on the Coast, under Lieuts. J. Lawrence and C. Ludlow. While in charge of M r Comdt. R. Somers, with Lieuts. H. Wadsworth, J. Israel, and 10 men, all of whom perished. Was formerly the prize " Mastico." See captures for 1803. Upon this occasion had been converted into a Fire ship, and convoyed into the harbor of Tripoli by the Siren, Lieut. Charles Stewart. 10 NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES. NO LONGER IN SERVICE NAMKS OF VESSELS. Class Guns Men. Tons. Built, purchased, or captured. When Cost. Sold for, &c. Where. When SCOURGE t Brig. Sloop Brig. ii 1G 10 10 18 80 1804 (1 1805 i (i ii 1606 11 14 1807 1812 (( (I (1 (( (( it II tt 1813 ii ii ii 1C II II II V. $5,000 Sold . In the U. S 1812 1806? 1813 1829 1820 1818 1829 1812? 1812 1811 1814 1815? 1821 1814 1818 1814 1829 1835 1826? 1820 1815 1813 1817 1841 1814 1814 1828 1814 HORN" FT 2 Malta P . . . VIPER .... Captured . HORNET 3.. 140 440 52,603 7,000 18,443 29,659 Oft Tampico Norfolk Washington. Boston, P Broken up it ii Lost Captured Lost it Sold Broken up Blew up. . Sold SPITFIRE 2.. Ketch Bomb brigs. Ship . Schr . it Brig . Ship. Schr. Sloop Schr. Ship . it Schr. (I Brig. Bomb Ship. (i (i it Brig. 3 f 3 " 1 11 18 12 8 16 16 14 S. arm 1 20 38 14 5 4 14 11 18 18 18 18 14 30 30 30 30 140 102 92 VENGEANCE *| VESUVIUS \ P New Orleans. ... ETNA j 139 450 WASP 2.. REVENGE 3. . P 3,500 8,000 15,500 8,743 900 Off Newport FERRET 2.. 53 Charleston. P... Savannah, P. . . . N. Orleans, P... Charleston, P... N. Orleans, P... N. Orleans, P... TROUP LOUISIANA 341 230 N. Orleans ii (i i< Norfolk CAROLINA 2 . 100 TICKLER SEA HORSE 14 Burnt.... Broken up ii ? ii ALERT V. 11,000 V.200,000 15,000 2,200 5,000 6,900 5,857 56,174 77,459 72,095 75,644 18,000 MACEDONIAN 362 61 57 1325 148 i NONESUCH Charleston, P... Georgetown, P. . Philadelphia, P.. Savannah, P. .. . N. Orleans. P. . HORNET 4.. Norfolk HELEN Delaware Bay . . VIXEN 2.. Captured . Condem d Broken up ETNA 2.. 220 509 ii ti it 278 New Orleans.. . ERIE 140 (( (1 (I WASP 3.. Newburyport... FROLIC Captured . Broken up Captured . Off Havana New York PEACOCK New York Medford. P... RATTLESNAKE BROKEN UP, SOLD, CAPTURED, OR DESTROYED. SECOND ORGANIZATION, FROM 1707 TO 1853, Formerly the "Transfer," privateer, ^captured off Tripoli by the U. S. brig Siren, while in ronimnnd of Lieut. Charles Stewart. Was afterwards employed, during the remainder of the war, under Lieuts. .1. H Dent, 3. Rowe, aud R. Izard; the latter bringing her into Norfolk in February, 1805, where she was dismantled and laid up. Employed principally as a Transport, in the Mediterranean, during the Tri,iolitan war, under Lieut. S Evans, &c. Jan. 17. While in command of Lieut. J. D. Henley, by the British frigate Narcissus, 38, when 7 weeks out of port. Was formerly the U. S. schr. " Ferret," and cruised on the coast in 1809, under Lieut. C. Gadsden. Prisoners were exchanged at Nassau, on the fol lowing May. Sept. 10? While in command of M r Comdt. Otho Norris, with all on board; supposed to have foundered in a heavy gale. Cruised on the coast in 1805 and 1806, under I. Clmuncey. Do. Mediterranean from 1806 to 1808, under J. H. Dent, who, in 1809, carried Wm. Skipwith to France and Gen. Wilkinson to New Orleans; returning to Charleston, Comdt. Dent was relieved by Thos. Hunt, and the latter by J. Lawrence, in 1811, who sailed for Europe in 1813. See table of captures for her services during the war. Subsequently in the W. Indies and Mediterranean, from 1818 to 1821, under Geo. C. Read. Then tlie W. Indies, in 1822, Do. R. Henley ; 1823 , Do. S. Smith; 1824, Do. E. P. Kennedy; 1835 and 1826, Do. S. Woodhouse; 1826 to 1828, Do. A. Claxton ; and sailed on her last cruise Feb. 5, 1829. never to return. Sailed for Tripoli June 22, 1805, under command of Lieut. MeNeill. Armament afterwards increased to 7 guns. " " " 19, " Lieut. Lewis " " In her passage to N. Orleans, in 1806, got on shore, and was obliged to throw her guns overboard. Returned to N. York in 1807, and in 1829 was a decayed hulk, laying alongside of the old Steamship Fulton, when she blew up, at Brooklyn, N. Y. Made a passage to N. Orleans in 1806 and 1809, and returned to N. York in 1807. The armaments of these two last nanv:d vessels were subsequently reduced to 3 guns each. Oct. 18. While in command of M r Comdt. Jacob Jones, (who had just captured and manned H. B. M. brig Frolic,) by t iu Poictiers, 74, Commo. Beresford. Cruised on the coast in 1809 and 1810, under M r Comdts. J. Smith, T. Robinson, and J. Lawrence. Carried despatches to Europe in 1809. While in command of Lieut. 0. H. Perry, through the carelessness of the pilot. Officers and crew saved. Feb. 2. While in command of Lieut. L. Kearney ; all hands saved. The old Schooner of this name was altered to a Brig, and called the "Viper." Where she had performed her service as a Guard ship and Receiving vessel. Was the flag ship of Commo. D. T. Patterson, and sustained a cannonade of 7 hours in the battle of N. Orleans, during which she fired 800 round shot. Dec. 27. From hot shot fired by the enemy. Her Comdr., J. D. Henley, having juat abandoned her, after a loss of 7 men killed and wounded. Employed under different officers, as a Despatch vessel on the N. Orleans station. By her comdr., S l Master Johnson, who had previously resisted two attacks of the enemy s boats, and killed several of their crew. The first British man-of-war captuied in this contest. See table of captures. Was converted into a Store ship, and subsequently became a Receiving ship at Norfolk. See table of captures. Command of her first given to Jacob Jones, after his capture of the Frolic. Was blockaded in the Thames, during the remainder of the war. In 1815 she sailed for the Mediterranean, under the same commander. From 1818 to 1821 cruised in the Pacific, under Capt. J. Downes. 1822, Do W. Indies,* Do. J. Biddle, who had her as his flag ship on the coast of Brazil in 1826, 27, and 28 ; her last cruise. An active cruiser on the Southern Coast during the war, under S l Master J. Mork and Lieut. L. Kearney, &c. June 13, 1814, threw overboard 2 long 6 s and 9 12 pr. carronades, when closely pursued by the enemy. After the war, armament reduced to 5 12 pr. car- ronades and 1 long 12-pounder, when she was commanded by J. B. Nicolson, A. Claxton, and D. Turner. On the Coast in the W. Indies and Mediterranean, up to 1825. Employed principally on the Bays, and Rivers, as a Despatch vessel, under Lieuts. J. Wilkinson, J. Ramage, and J. P. Zantzinger. Employed as above. Dec. 25. While in command of Capt. Thos. Hall, and on her passage from Wilmington, N. C., to Newcastle, Del., without her arma ment or stores, by the British frigate Belvidera. Had previously made a passage from Savannah, under Lieut. Geo. C. Read. Purchased to replace the one that was lost; and employed principally at New Orleans. Having been rebuilt in New York, in 1620. Cruised in the Mediterranean, from 1814 to 1826, under Chas. G. Ridgley, T. Gamble, J. Gallagher, H. E. Ballatd, and D. Deacon ; then in the West Indies, in 1827-8, under D. Turner. Do. 1829, under D. Conner. Do. 1830, R. M. Rose, who died Aug. 27. Do. 1831, L. Rousseau and J. B. Montgomery. Do. 1832, J. H. Clack. Then on the Brazil station, in 1835, under J. Percival. Do. 1836-7, Commo. J. Renshaw ; and last cruise in the West Indies, in 1838-9, under Comdrs. A. S. Ten Eick, D. G. Farragut, J. Smoot, and W. V. Taylor. While in command of M r Comdt. Johnston Blakely, with all on board ; by some accounts, supposed to have been sunk in a night action with a British frigate ; by others, to have been lost in a gale, or run under in a squall. See table of captures for her previous services. April 20, while in command of M r Comdt. J. Bainbridge, by the British frigate Orpheus, 36, Capt. H. Pigot, and schr. Shelhurne, 12, Capt. D. Hope, after a chase of 60 miles, during which the Frolic threw overboard all her lee guns. By the enemy s accounts had on board, when captured, 171 souls. Named after the prize to the Hornet. Fought two gallant actions under Warrington during the war. See table of captures. In 1816 went to France under M r Comdt. G. W. Rodgers; thence to the Mediterranean until 1818; agpin in 1819-20, and 21 under M r Comdt. T. Brown. Then to the W. Indies in 1822-3, under M r Comdt. S. Cassin ; and lastly to the Pacific, from 1824 to 27, under M rs Comdt. W. Carter, B. Kennon, and T. Ap C Jones. While in command of the latter she was struck by a whale and received some damage. July 11, while in command of Lt. J. Renshaw, by the British ship Leander, after a long chase, in which the former threw overboard all but 2 guns. Had previously made several captures. See tables of captures. * Lost 103 of her officers and crew by the yellow fever this cruise. NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES. NO LONGER IN SERVICE NAMES OF VESSELS. Class. Guns. Men. Tons. Built, purchased, or captured. When Cost. Sold for, Where. When &c. A ^1 Cut r. Schr. Sloop Ship. ii (i ti " " Sriiin ship. Ship. Schr. (1 Brig. (( t( Schr. 11 II U 3 4 1 1C 16 16 44 44 16 22 18 44 |so 74 12 1 14 14 14 12 12 12 6 7 21 40 8 56 80 Alexandria. P. (Gun b t No. 166) N. Orleans. P. . 1813 1814 II ( ( It 11 ( l II $2,600 Sold Baltimore 1824 Air in A TOR Sunk .... Captured. Recapt d . Burnt. . . . Sold Pt. Royal sound.! 1814 New Orleans... 1814 Off the coast 1814 Marquesas Isl ds 1814 New York 1815 Pn . nETIRfi-l ANA 280 338 355 1508 509 r RTTE lVWir H <i (t Philadelphia. . .. Baltimore Washington New Orleans . . . peep-Y In 60 400 II V. 25,000 267,554 232,767 GUERRIERE . ... Broken up it Burnt .... onthest ks Norfolk 1841 1842 Washington 1814 New Orleans...; 1814 At sea 1815 A RfJTTS 2 TCHIFONTA Suspended 55,000 EPERVIER 12b 477 1508 2000 = 2250 260 COLUMBIA . Washington New York Burnt Blew up.. Broken up Sold On the stocks... 1814 Brooklyn 1829 New York 1843 , 1818 FULTON \ 320,000 235,801 13,000 500 14,000 17,389 17,435 13,000 30,000 WASHINGTON 3. . TOM BOWLIN 750 90 P.. Baltimore. P. . P.. P.. P.. P.. P.. New Orleans... Washington. . . . from State Dept . . RANGER 3. . (i 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 1816 FLAMBEAU soa II 333 260 28(i 1816 SPARK 90 New York 1826 FIREFLY .... 1816 TORCH 1816 SPITFIRE 3.. 1816 KAGLE 3.. ison LYNX 50 Trana T .Mot A t BOH 1 QOft ROANOKE ferred Sold Wilmingto. 1816 1818 TORPEDO DESPATCH (| Stoop Schr. Sloop Feluc. Brig. it ii it 2 5 2 5 2 12 14 14 14 23 50 (1 1890 BUFFALO PhiUidel. P. . II CORPORATION (1 1815 it i Sold Philadelphia 1820 IRdfl CAMEL. Philadel. P. . Purchased Philadel. P. . Warren, R. I... Middletown . ... ii BULL DOG 15 290 390 360 370 New Orleans... 1821 1819 Caicos, W. 1... 1816 New York 1818 PROMETHEUS 20,000 52,000 26,000 26,000 Sold Lost Sold Lost CHIPPEWA SARANAC BOXER BROKEN UP, SOLD, CAPTURED, OR DESTROYED. 13 SECOM) ORG\NIZ*TION, FROM 1797 TO 1853, IKCLFSIVE. Was captured, set fire to, and abandoned by the enemy in 1313, after a gallant resistance, during which her commander, Sigourney, and several others, were killed and wounded. Mid. McClintock, 2d in command, recovered l.er again upon the retreat of the enemy. Em ployed on the Southern Const, during the remainder of the war; then became a tender to the Java frigate, and finally a Receiving vessel al Baltimore. While in command of Lt. R. Basset, during a violent tornado, Midshipmen Brailsford, Rogerson, and 21 men were drowned. Had pre viously beaten off the armed boats of the British squadron, after considerable loss on both sides. Was subsequently raised, and finally srld in 1815 for $1,825. Dec. 14, while in command of S l Master R. Sheppard, by the boats of the British squadron, off Malheureux Islands. While in charge of Lt. Wilmer, by the British frigate Barrosa, being on her return from the Pacific with a cargo of oil. While a prize and cruiser in the Pacific, under Lt. J. Downes, U. S. N., made three valuable captures. By her commander Lt. J. M. Gamble, M C., not having men enough left to man her. Was a prize to the Essex frigate, Capt. D. Porter, and had been converted into a Sloreship, and armed for defence. Formerly the " Atlantic," prize to the Essex frigate; was converted into Cruiser and given in charge to Lt. (now Commo.) J. Downes, and afier the capture of the Essex was converted into a Cartel for her officers and crew. Named after the prize to the Consiitution, which was burnt at sea in 1812. Sailed on her first cruise to the Mediterranean, under Commo. S. Decatur, in 1815, whtre she was subsequently commanded by Capts. T. Macdonough, W. L. Gordon, C. B. Thompson, and L. War- rington, the tatter returning with her to the U. S. in Oct., 1820. Made her last cruise in the Pacific in 1829-30, and 31, under M rs Comdt. Jos. Smith and E. B. Babbit, as the flag ship of Commo. C. B Thompson. Named after the prize to the Constitution, which was burnt at sea in 1813. Made her first cruise to the Mediterranean in 1815, under Commo. O. H. Perry. 2d Do. do. in 1827 to 31, under Capts. Wm. M. Crane, J. Downes, J. Biddle, C. W. Skinner. T. \V. Wyman, W. M. Hunter, and then became the flagship of Commo. J. Biddle; and finally returned to the U. S. in 1831, under Ca|>t E. P. Kennedy; after which she was used as a Receiving ship at Norfolk. By order of the President, to prevent her falling into the hands of the enemy. Had not yet been armed and equipped. Do. Secretary of the Navy, and was subsequently sold. Was intended for River defence. While in command of Lt J. T. Shubrick, with all on board, including M rCnmdt. Wm. Lewis, bearer of despatches from Commo. Decatur, and Lieuts. Neal, Yurnall, and Drury. She passed out of the Straits of Gibraltar July 14, and was never afterwards heard from. By order of the President, upon the advance of the enemy, after the battle of Bladensburg. June 4, while a Receiving ship in command of M r Comdt. J. T. Newton, killing Lt. Breckenridge and 47 others, and wounding as many more. The first Steamer built for the U. S. Navy, and originally intended to throw hot water, as well as shot. See table of steamers. Was the second 74 launched under the new organization. Cruised in the Mediterranean in 1816-17, and 18, under Capt. J. 0. Creighton, as the flag ship of Commo. I. Chauncey. Was a Store vessel in 1814, under Lt. B. V. Hoffman. In 1815 sailed from New York for New Orleans, under S l Master Carlton. See no account of services performed. Made one cruise to the Mediterranean, under Lt. J. B. Nicolson. Cruised in the Mediterranean from 1815 to 21, under Lieuts. T. Gamble, J. J. Nicholson, | These vessels were purchased near the close of W A. Weaver, R. H. Perry, and J. H. Elton ; and in the W. Indies from 1822 to I the war and composed the squadron of Com- 25, under J. H. Elton, J. Wilkinson, E. R. Shubrick, and J.T. Newton. mo. D. Porter, that was destined to ihe West Was armed with 10 18 pdr. carronadcs, and 4 long 18s. Made or e cruise to the Mediter- * Indies with orders to burn, sink, and destroy ranean, under Lt. G. W. Rodgers. Made one cruise to the Mediterranean, under Lt. W. Chauncey, armed with 8 18-pdr. car- the enemy s vessels and commerce. Were hastily put together, of bad materials, and ronades, 2 long 18s. soon decayed. Made one cruise to the Mediterranean, under Lt. A. J. Dallas, armed with 8 18-pdr. carron- | ades, and 2 long 9a, and 1 long 18. J Find no record of services performed. While in command of Lt. J. R. Madison, with all on board. Accompanied the Independence, 74, to the Mediterranean in 1815. Examin ed the N. E. Coast of the U. S. in 1817, under Lt. G. W. Storer, with Commo. Biinbridge and Gen. Swift on board ; afterwards cruised in the Gulf of Mexico. Was dismantled and laid up soon after the war. Last on the Navy Register. Was employed on a detached survey of the coast, under Alex. Cunningham ; also commanded by Lt. E. A. F. Vallette. Employed as a Transport vessel on the Philadelphia station. Employed as a Receiving vessel ; was very much decayed in 1818. On the Philadelphia station. Do. do. do do. On the Register, and reported in good condition. New Orleans station. Employed principally on the Coast, protecting the Revenue, under Lieuts. J. J. Nicholson, A. S.] Wadsworth, and W. B Finch. The second named went to Europe in her in 1817. While in command of Lt. Geo. C. Read, (crew saved,) who had previously made a cruise in her to the Mediterranean. Made her first cruise in the Mediterranean under Lt. J. H. Elton, and was subsequently em ployed on the Coast under Lt. A. J. Dallas. While in command of Lt. J. Porter, (crew saved,) who had previously made a cruise in her to the Mediterranean. These 4 vessels composed the squadron of Commo. 0. H. Perry, that was des tined for the Mediterranean just be fore the war ended, with instructions similar lo those given to Commo. Por ter, before alluded to. 14 NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES. NO LONGER IN SERVICE NAMES op VESSELS. Class Guns. Men. Tons Built, purchased, or captured. When Cost, &c. Sold for, &c. Where. When FIREBRAND Schr. Ketch Ship. Schr. (I 4( (1 Ship. Steam Galliot Schr. 1 1 u Ship. Schr. Schr. Brig. 12 12 34 4 12 12 12 12 12 6 ! 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 18 44 18 18 18 10 10 (10 1815 1815 1815 1817 1820 1821 1821 1821 1821 1822 1822 1822 1822 1822 1822 1822 1822 1822 1822 1825 1826 1827 1828 1828 1831 1831 1831 $3,050 3,850 v 200,000 Condem t (i Broken u] Condem c Lost. . . . Sold .... Lost.. . . (i Sold.... | 4,750 Condem i Sold . New Orleans. . . New Orleans . . Philadelphia. .. Baltimore West Indies. .. Carrysfort Reef 1819 1820 1836 1821 1833 1823 1835 1846 1843 1826 1840 1838 1824 1824 1825 1825 1825 1824 1825 1846 1844 1840 1843 1841 1848 1845 1848 SURPRISE New Orleans.?. CYANE 185 POX PORPOISE 198 198 198 177 184 Portsmouth.... 25,529 26,909 25,389 23,627 23,627 6,500 < 16,000 i 32,898 E 1 > 10,190 109,156 241,310 104,845 115,325 93,063 28,355 27,935 30,697 ! ALLIGATOR 3.. DOLPHIN 2. . SHARK Washington. . . . Washington. . .. New York... P. New York... P. Baltimore. .. .P. " ti << <( it tt ^ (i Columbia river. Off Charleston. Norfolk GRAMPUS DECOY SEA GULL j Philadelphia. . . Baltimore POX 2 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 51 65 47 52 61 53 48 51 700 1728 700 700 559 194 194 194 GREY HOUND JACKALL n BEAGLE TERRIER WEASEL WILD CAT FERRET a ii n West Indies Eletheura, W. I. BOSTON 4.. HUDSON New York... P. Norfolk NATCHEZ Broken up CONCORD Portsmouth .... New York E. C. of Africa.. Columbia river.. Philadelphia.. .. PEACOCK a.. ii Sold EXPERIMENT 2. . ENTERPRISE 3. . BOXER 2.. | Washington. . .. New York Sold Sold Philadelphia. . .. 1 BROKEN UP, SOLD, CAPTURED, OR DESTROYED. 15 SECOND ORGANIZATION, FROM 1797 TO 1853, INCLUSIVE. As unworthy of repair. Employed in the Gulf of Mexico under Lts. A. S. Campbell and T. S. Cunningham. In October, 1817, lost her anchors, boats, and one gun in a heavy gale. Employed on the New Orleans station under Lt. 1. McKeever, &c. Armament reduced to six 12 pdr. curronades. Cruised on the Coast of Africa, and in West Indies, from 1810 to 1823, under Capts E. Trenchard and R. T. Spence. Do. Mediterranean in 1824 and 5, Capt. J. 0. Creighton, and on the Coast of Bru/.il from 1825 to 27, Capt. .T. D. Elliott. Sunk at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, in the winter of 1835. While a Receiving vessel. While in command of Lt. Wm. Taylor, on a reef oft" Pt. Lizardo; crew saved. 1st cruise in W. Indies in 1821, 2, and 3, under Lt. J. Ramage. 2d do., C. of Africa in 1824 and 5, do. C. W. Skinner. 3d do., NE. Coast 1825, do. P. A. Parker. 4th do., Med. 1826 to 30, do. B. Cooper, J. H. Bell, and T. M. Newell. 5th do., W. Indies, 1830 to 32, do. J. Pcrcival, J. Armstrong, and J. Mclntosh. While in command of Lieut. J. M. Dale ; crew saved. Made her 1st cruise in the W. Indies under Lt. R. F. Stockton, in 1821 and 2. Do. W. H. Allen to November 9, 1822, when he was killed in an action with a Piratical vessel, and the command devolved upon his 1st Lieut , J. M. Dale. Where she cruised from 1821 to 23, under Lt. D. Conner. Do. to 26, do. J. Percival. Do. 27, do. B. Kennon. Do. 28, J. H. Aulick. Do. 29, do. C. H. Bel! and J. P. Zanlzinger. Do. 1830 to 31, do. E. B. Babbit, C. H. Caldwell, and A. Fitzhugh. Do. 32 and 3, do. J. C. Long. Do. 34, do. R. Voorhees, and lastly in 1835, under Lt. C. H. Bell, when it was thought unsafe to attempt to bring her home around the Capes, owing to her decayed slate. Sept. 10, while in command of Lt. N. M. Howison ; all hands saved. Made her 1st cruise in the W. Indies in 1822 and 3, under Lt. M. C. Perry. 2d do. 1823 and 4, do T. H. Stevens. 3d do. Coast of Africa and W. Indies, 1826 and 7,0. Norris. Do. NE. Coast 1827, and W. Indies in 28, I. McKeever. Do. and C. of Africa to 1832, S. W. Adams and R. Voorhees. Do. Med. 1833 to 35, H. Pauldingand E. Ridgeway. Do. W. Indies 1838, Geo. F. Pearson, and under Lt. A. Bigelow in December, 1839, was the 1st U. S. vessel of war to pass through the Straights of Magellan from East to West. While in command of Lt. A. E. Downes, with all on board. In her 1st cruise in the W. Indies in 1822 and 3, under Lt. F. H. Gregory, captured a noted Pirate. Same station in 1825 and 6, J. Cassin. Do. 28 to 31, W. K. Latimer and I. Mayo. Do. 32 to 35, J. Tattnall, J. Smoot, J. White, and R. T. Ritchie. Do. 36 and 7, C. Boarman, S. F. Du Pont, J. Cassin, J. Mclntosh, and F. A. En- gle. Do. 38 and 9, E. Peck, J. L. Saunders, and J. S. Paine, the latter to the NE. Coast of Africa in 1840 and 41, and last cruise on the Home station under Lts. G. J. Van Brunt, and A. E. Downes. Employed as a Store ship, under Lieuts. Kearney, Maury, Gamble, and Mix. Commanded by Lts. W. H. Watson, I. McKeever, R. Voorhees, &c. ; These vessels, with sundry barges and boats, composed the "Mosquito fleet" of Commodore David Porter, which was employed in the West Indies in 1823 and 4 for the suppression of Pi racy. Commanded by Lts. W. H. Cocke, J. T. Ritchie, J. A. Cook, &c. Commanded by Lts. J. Porter, W. A. C. Farragut, J. H. Lee, L. Kearney, <fec. Commanded by Lts.T. H. Stevens, J. P. Oellers, J. H. Lee, &c Commanded by Lts. J.T.Newton, J. Cross, L.N. Montgomery, A. B.Pinkham,C.T.PIatt,&c. Commanded by Lts. R. M. Rose, W. W. McKean, J. M. Mclntosh, J. S. Paine, &c. - Commanded by Lts. B. Kennon, J. P. Zantzinger, C. Boarman, &c. While in command of Midshipman L. M. Booth, with all on board. While in command of Lt. C. H. Bell, with 9 of the crew. November 15, while in command of Commander Geo. F. Pearson, and during a squall in the night ; all hands saved. Cruised on the C. of Brazil from 1826 to 29, under M r Com dt B. V. Hoffman. Do. Med. in 1830, 1, and 2, do. G. W. Storer. Do. W. Indies 1836 to 39, do. B. Dulaney, F. Engle, and Com dr E. B. Babbit Do. E. Indies 1841, 2, and 3, do. J. C. Long. Do. Brazil, 1843 to 46, do. G J. Pendergrast; then follows her Gth and last cruise. Made one cruise to the Brazil station in 1828, 9, 30, and 31, as the flag ship of Commo. J. O. Creighton, and was subsequently employed as a Receiving ship on the New York station; was originally built for the Greets, and named the "Liberator." Cruised in the West Indies and Home squadron in 1827 and 8 under M r Com dt George Budd. Do. 1829 do. Wm. B. Shubrick. Do. from 1829 to 31, do. A. Claxton, .1. T. Newton, and J. D. Elliott. Do. Brazil, 1834 and 5, do. .1. P. Zantzinger. Do. W. Indies, 1836, 7, and 6, Com dr Wm. Mcrvine. Do. 1839, do. B. Page. October 2, with her commander, Wm. Boerum, Purser Hart, and one of the crew. Her 1st Lieutenant, J. M. Gardner, chartered a Brig to bring home the remaining officers and crew, and in the following year was sent out in the Brig Chipnla, to recover the guns, &c., from the wreck. Performed her 1st cruise in the Mediterranean in 1830, 1, and 2, under M r Com dt M. C. Perry. 2d do. W. In dies 1836 and 7, do. M. P. Mix. 3d do. 1838, Comd r A. Fitzhugh and J. L. Saunders. July 18, while in command of Lt. W. L. Hudson, and attached to the Exploring Expedition, all hands saved. Was built expressly for Exploration, but performed her 1st cruise in the West Indies in 1829, 30, and 31, under M r Com dt E. R. McCall. 2d. do. Brazil, 1832, 3, and 4, do D. Geisinger. 3d do. E. Indies 1835, 6, and 7, Com dr C. K. Stribling and Commodore E. P. Kennedy. Dur ing this cruise was near being lost on a coral reef at the mouth of the Persian Gulf; after hying 61 hours, was finally extricated by lightening ship, throwing overboard guns,&c.; and her last cruise in the Atlantic, Antarctic, and Pacific in 1838 to 1841. WHS constructed on a novel plan, and performed service on the Coast in 1832-3, under Lt. Wm. Mervine. Do. W. Indies, 1833 to 35, Lt. T. Paine ; and in the survey of the Coast, from 1835 to 39, under Lieuts. G. S. Blake, J. Glynn, and T. R. Gedney ; after which she became a Receiving vessel at Philadelphia. Lost her rudder at sea in a gale, April 26. 1835. Cruised on the Brazil station, in 1832-3, under Lt. S. W. Downing. Do. and E. Indies, 1834 to 37, under Lieuts. A. S. Campbell and Geo. Hollins. Do. Pacific, 1838-9, under Lieuts. Wm. M. Glendy and H. Ingersol. Do. Brazil, 1839 to 42, under Lieuts. F. El- lery, P. Drayton, and Comdr. L M. Go dsborough. Do. 1843, Lt. J. P. Wilson. Do. 1844, Lt. J. M. Watson. Cruised on the Brazil station, in 183H-3, under Lt. B. Page. Do. West Indies, 1834, under Lieuts. W. F. Shields and D. G. Farragut. Do. Pacific, 1835 to 37, Lt. H. N. Page. Do. 1838 to 40, Lt. W. C. Nicholson. Do. Home squadron, 1842 to 44, Lt. O. Bullus. Do. Africa, 1846-7, Lt. J. E. Bispham. Do. 1848, Lt. H. H. Bell. 16 NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES. NO LONGER IN SERVICE ^NAMES OF VESSELS. Class Guns. Men. Tons. Built, purchased, etc. When Cost, &c. Sold for, &c. Where. When op A BIT 9 Schr. Barq e and brig. Schr. It Pilot boats. Sir. Schr. Brig. Steam ship. Brig. ci Steam ship. Schr. Brig, ti Bomb brigs. Ship Schr ti Sir. i< it Brig 1 1 r i. 2 2 I" I. 2 2 2 | 10 10 ! 2 10 10 f 1 1 1 I 1 2 1 1 3 3 3 10 1831 It 11 1836 If (1 1837 1838 It 1840 1841 II 1842 (t 1843 (t II 1846 ii it ii it ii t( ii it tt ti $4,747 4,854 4,756 51,724 51,724 30,875 < 8,000) (24,764 $ 10,000 11,000 Relinquish it 9,500 570,667 37,650 40,867 212,614 11,000 48,350 Relinquish 17,000 17,000 12,500 34,478 Sold Norfolk 1833 tt 1831 1844 (( 1838 (( 1842 1839 1845 1844 1845 1843 1846 1849 1848 1846 1848 (( It It II (( II (I |( || 1848 1848 A RIFT ^ ti Lust cvr PH Q West Indies... . Philadelphia. ... Norfolk POV^ORT .^ 75 63 50 50 15 15 230 230 120 122 90 100 250 Sold PIONEER . 1 Norfolk 11 (( 4,500 6,000 Lost PILOT New York P. P. P. Tr. fm War Dept Ft. Vancouver. P. New York it Norfolk Baltimore New York ACTIVE FLYING FISH ") SEAGULL 2J Off Cape [lorn.. POINSETT ed in in Sold OTSEGO Norfolk OREGON . 250 1700 259 331 672 250 364 erred 182 MISSOURI \ 268 Burnt.... Sunk ... Lost.... Broken u] Lost.... Sold.... cd to Coast 3,010 3,010 5,350 4,700 SOMERS 2.. Off Vera Crnz.. Tuspan bar. . . . TRUXTUN 166 80 Trans PRINCETON \ Philadelphia. . . ON-KA-HY-E New York. P Baltimore from Trea y Dept Boston. P P New York. P P P " p " P " P P P Captured Caicos reef, W.I New York.... LAWRENCE 2. . WASHINGTON 4. . ETNA 3"| Norfolk 8TROMBOLI VESUVIUS 2 239 194 248 76J 76i 228 339 230 Norfolk HECLA ELECTRA Norfolk BONETA 11,547 11,603 49,441 60,505 44,825 1,250 1,575 5,110 14,500 2,300 4 525 tt New York.... Norfolk REEFER SPITFIRE 4 50 60 50 SCORPION 2. New York.. .. New Orleans.. SCOURGE , 3 MALEK ADHEL BROKEN UP, SOLD, CAPTURED, OR DESTROYED. 17 SECOND ORGANIZATION, FROM 1797 TO 1853, INCLUSIVE. f Under Lt. W. P. Piercy. Employed in the protection of Timber on the Southern < Under Lt. E. Farrand. Coast. ( Under Lt. H. E. V. Robinson, with all on board ; supposed to have foundered. f The command first given to Lt. J. Glynn, who performed relief duty on the coast till 1837. Employed as a Gov- Th e vessels built i ernment packet to the W. Indies in 1838, Lt. W. H. Gardner. Do. Surveying Southern Harbors in 1840-41, , Lieuts. J. Glynn and L. M. Powell; then a Receiving vessel at Portland, in 1842, Lieuts. Downes and Lewis, expressi) tor me ^.^ 1843 _ 4j L( H Y p urvjance . u. S. Coast, 1844, Lt. E. L. Handy. diiion and after a Command first g ven to Lt - J - Tattnall, who carried Gen. Santa Anna to Vera Cruz in 1837, after he had been tUfa rtorv trial at ? aken P isoner b y Gen - Houston in Texas. In March, 1838, was near being lost in Long Island sound, while were with in comrn>ulcl of Lt. W. D. Newman ; soon after became a Receiving vessel at Baltimore until 1844, wren she drawn as unsuited was convertej into a Store vessel . an(1 sent to the coast of Brazil, under Lt. T. D. Shaw; upon her return I Command first given to Lt. H. W. Morris; only performed an experimental cruise on the Coast. Under the most ^ favorable circumstances and a press of sail, these vessels have been known to sail about 8 knots per hour. Cruised one winter on the Coast, to afford relief to vessels in distress, under Lt. W. G. Woolsey. Was purchased for the Exploring Ex pedition and finally abandoned, the pilot boats that follow being substituted instead. Having successfully escaped through the perils of a 4 years cruise in the Exploring Expedition, and while in command of Lieuts. W. M. Walker and R. F. Pinkney, penetrated to the depths of the frozen Antarctic. During much of this service was in charge of Passed Mid. S. R. Knox. While a tender to the Exploring Expedition, and in command of Passed Mid. J. W. E. Reid, with Passed Mid. F. A. Bacon and 14 men, during a severe gale; she was last seen by the Flying Fish, which parted company with her to seek shelter under False Cape Horn. Employed principally on the southern coast against the Florida Indians, and in the survey of Tampa Bay , from 184U to "45, inclusive, under Comdrs. I. Mayo, I. Shubrick, and Lieuts. J. A. Davis, W. F. Lynch, C. H. McBlair, R. Semmes, &c. Carried a long 32 pivot gun. Also employed against the Florida Indians, under Passed Mid. E. T. Shubrick, in 1840-41. Do. J. S. Biddle, in 1842; and with the brig Jefferson, schrs. Wave, Flirt, Madison, Van Buren, and Badger, composed the principal portion of the Mosquito fleet of Lieut. J. T. McLaughlin, U. S. N. Was purchased by the commander of the Exploring Expedition for the officers and crew of the Peacock, after the latter was wrecked. Lt. 0. Carr brought her home in 1842. During the remainder of this and the following year, was employed in a survey of Tampa Bay, &c., under Lieuts. L. M. Powell, C. H. McBlair, and W. R. Taylor; and subsequently, until 1845, on special service, under Lieuts. W. D. Porter, W. P. Piercy, and A. Sinclair. Aug. 26, while in command of Capt. J. T. Newton ; officers and crew saved. Had been in commission the previous year on the Coast. Congress has since appropriated about $60,000 to be expended in removing the sunken wreck. While in command of Lt. R. Semmes, having capsized in a squall when light; Passed Mids. Clemson and Hynson, and Mid. Pillsbury, with 37 of the crew, were drowned. Was employed on special service, in 1842, under Comdr. A. S. Mackenzie, when a mutiny was detected on board of her that resulted in the execution of one of her Midshipmen, a B. Mate, and one Seaman. Lieut. J. W. West, Comdrs. J. T. Gerry, and J. D. Ingraham, subsequently commanded her on the Home station. Aug. 15, while in command of Comdr. E. W. Carpenter, who, with his crew, were taken prisoners by the Mexicans ; the wreck was sub sequently burnt by the U. S. squadron. Under Comdr. Geo. P. Upshur made her first cruise to the Mediterranean in 1843. Do. Comdr. H. Bruce, second cruise to Coast of Africa in 1844-5. The first Screw Propeller built for the U. S. Navy, under the direction of Capt. R. F. Stockton, who subsequently commanded her, in 1844-5, on special service, on the Coast, and in the W. Indies. In 1846-7 was attached to the Home squadron, and in 1848-9 to the Mediter ranean squadron, under Comdr. F. Engle ; during which time she proved a most excellent sea boat, and efficient cruiser. June 21, while in command of Lt. 0. H. Berryman ; officers and crew saved. Had previously made a cruise to the W. Indies and Coast of Brazil under the same officer. Was originally a pleasure Yacht; had two keels, and was very heavily sparred, drawing nearly 13 feet aft. Lieuts. W. C. Whittle, J. E. Bispham, and Comdr. J. D. Knight had previously commanded her. Was a Contract built vessel, and after three years service in the Home squadron, under Comdrs. W. H. Gardner, J. R. Jarvis, and S. Mercer, was surveyed, and condemned, as unseaworthy. Was sharp, drawing nearly twice the water aft, she did forward. Employed principally on a survey of the Coast, under different officers. (See Survey vessels.) During the Mexican war was employed in the Gulf of Mexico, under Lt. S. P. Lee; and since on the Coast survey under the same officer. Employed in the Gulf of Mexico, during the Mexican war, under Comdrs. G. J. Van Brunt and H. Eagle. " Comdrs. W. S. Walker and Lt. C. H. McBlair. " " Comdrs. G. A. Magruder and Lt. M. Mason. Lieuts. A. B. Fairfax and N. W. Duke. Lieuts. T. A. Hunt, R. Semmes, and T. W. Brent. Lieuts. T. G. Benham, J. M. Berrien, and J. J. Boyle. " Lieuts. I. S. Sterrett, 0. S. Glisson, T. Turner, and J. F. Miller. " Comdrs. J. Tattnall, J. P. Wilson, G. F. Pearson, and Lieuts. S. S. Lee, D. D. Porter, C. Chauncey, G. Gansevoort, J. H. Ward, &c. First cost was $36,000; has since been lost. Employed in the Gulf of Mexico, during the Mexican war, under Comdr. A. Bigelow ; carried 18 days fuel, 80 do. water, 75 do. provisions. " " Lieuts. C. G. Hunter, S. Lockwood, F. A. Deas, and A. Taylor. Employed on the Coast of California, under Lieut. J. F. Schenck, &c. See table of captures. 18 NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES. NO LONGER IN SERVICE NAMES or VESSELS. Class. Guns. Men. Tons. Built, purchased, &c. When Cost, &c. Sold for, &c. Where. When PETRITA Str. 1 1846 Sunk .... OfTAIvarado Ib48 rain 41 3 70 400 New York. P. 1847 $85,991 23,610 Norfolk 1849 EDITH . P II 2 25 400 Boston. P. Lost (1 LAKE ONTARIO. NAMES OF VESSELS. Class. Guns. Men. Tons. Built, purchased, When or captured. Engaged, cost, &c. Sold for, &c. Where. When ONEIDA* Brig. 14 74 44 44 44 32 24 20 18 18 16 9 10 6 2, 7f 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 ! 14 243 2605 1809 1815 (1 II 1814 If 1813 1812 1814 u 1813 1812 (( II 1813 ii Cl 1812 1813 1812 It 1,2,4,5,6 Building . Sold. J Lost . . . y Lost . . . ) $2,000 Captured . $1,500 Were laid up at Sacket s Harbor after the war. Generally report ed unfit for re pairs, in 1821, and soon after sold, or broken up. Capsized in a squall during the night of Aug. 10, May 15 CT 00 o c ; 00 1t 1 n CO 1813J 1815 1813 1815 1813 1815 || 1821 NEW ORLEANS Ship. Sacket s Harbor Sacket s Harbor < Sack. Harb., ) i $80 per ton. $ Sacket s Harbor Sacket s Harbor Sacket s Harbor Sacket s Harbor Socket s Harbor Sacket a Harbor Sacket s Harbor CHIPPEWA . 2 . " PLATTSBURG " 1748 SUPERIOR " MOHAWK . " GEN. PIKE " 875 593 4,5,6.... 2,3,4,5,6 MADISON " 200 JEFFERSON Brig. JONES " SYLPH Schr . 300 5,6 HAMILTON " 1,2,3,4.. 2,3,4.... 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4.. 1,4,5,6.. 2,5, 6.. SCOURGE 2.. " Captured Purc d for $5,800 GOV. TOMPKINS " 96 53 50 89 82 82 81 57 53 GROWLER " 40 Aug 10 PERT " Purc d for $3,500 Sacket s Harbor Purc d for $5,200 5,250 3,700 3,500 LADY OF THE LAKE " CONaUEST " B 1,2,3,4,5,6 2,4,5,6.. 2,3,4,5,6 2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4.. 2,540 625 1,405 155 Captured . FAIR AMERICAN " May 15 J Aug 10 ONTARIO .. " ASP 2.. " JULIA " 40 ELIZABETH " May 15 RAVEN. . . . \ Trans - 50 Purc d for $2,500 1813 1814 $320 May 15 ( port. RANGER Brig. May 15 I * Was sold in 1B15 for $1,760 and t Guns carried when first and lost afterwards taken into the service and armed with long 12 s. captured. BROKEN UP, SOLD, CAPTURED, OR DESTROYED. 19 SECOND ORGANIZATION, FROM 1797 TO 1853, INCLUSIVE. While in command of Lt. S. B. Bissell ; officers and crew saved. See table of captures. Employed during the Mexican war in the Gulf, under Comdrs. S. B. Wilson, W L. Harris, E. W. Carpenter, and Lt. W. L. Herndon. Purchased by the War Department. Employed in the Gulf as a transport during the Mexican war, and at its close transferred to the Navy Department, and sent to the Pacific, where she was finally run on shore during the night and wrecked, while in temporary com mand of Lt. J. McCormick, U. S. N. ; officers and crew saved. LAKE ONTARIO. ON THE LAKES. Exclusive of those captured from the enemy in the battles of the 10th, and llth, of Sept., 1813 and 1814, which are included in the prize list. Was the first vessel of war built on the Lakes under the new organization, by Messrs. Bergh & Eckford, and under the superintendence and subsequent command of Lieut. M. T. Woolsey, with an armament of 16 24 pdr. carronades ; and afterwards actively employed during the war, under Lieut. Thos. Brown. The first Line-of-battle ship do. Was pierced for 100 guns, but never launched. As an exception to all the others, her name still con tinues on the Navy list, and she is reported in good condition and under cover. Was nearly completed in one month. Was pierced for 64 guns, but never launched. Was afterwards sold on the stocks. Only partially built at the conclusion of the war. Was afterwards sold on the stocks. Was completed and launched in 80 days, and was the largest vessel that we ever had on the Lakes, mounting 62 guns, but subsequently only 58. She became the flag ship of Commo. Chauncey, and took the Lake in 1814. Was completed and launched in 34 days. The fourth frigate launched ; command given to Capt. Jacob Jones. Was completed and launched in 63 days, and was the second frigate launched; carried 28 long 24 s. Commanded by A. Sinclair and Wm. M. Crane. In the action of Sept. 28 burst one of her guns and sustained considerable injury, with the loss of 27 killed and wounded. Was completed and launched in 63 days, and was the first frigate launched ; carried 24 car. 32 s. Commanded by Capt. E. Trenchard, and afterwards Wm. M. Crane. Was not finished until 1814, when Capt. C. G. Ridgely took command of her. Was near being lost in a gale, and obliged to throw over board 10 guns, on her first cruise. Was not finished until 1814, when Capt. M.T. Woolsey took command of her. Employed as a Receiving ship, several years after the war. Was launched in 21 working days after her keel had been laid. Armed with 4 long 32 s on circles, and 12 6 s in broadside ; command given to M r Comdt. Woolsev. Was afterwards altered to a Brig, armed with 16 24 pdr. car, and given to Capt. J. D. Elliott, in 1814. While in command of Lieut. R. Winter, and all hands went down with her. Was ) Were carrying sail to weather the enemy s squadron, previously in command of Lieut. McPherson. and it is supposed all hands were at their quarters, While in command of S l Master Osgood, and all hands but 16 went down with her. > and the guns cast loose at the time. Was commanded. by Lieut. Thos. Brown in tlie affair of the 1st, 2d, 3d, and 4th, and in that of the 6th, by Lieut. Wm B. Finch, when she had her foremast shot away. While in command of Lieut Deacon, by the English squadron. Had previously performed valuable service under Sailingmaster M. P. Mix in several encounters, and was subsequently recaptured by Commo. Chauncey, in the Gen l Pike, same year; and finally, in 1814, was again captured by the English at Oswego. In the attack on Kingston burst one of her guns, which wounded her commander, Sailingmaster Arundel, who was subsequently knocked overboard and drowned the same day. Was at first armed with one long brass nine, on a pivot, and the command given to Sailingmaster Flinn, who was at the taking of York ; afterwards, under Lieut. W. Chauncey, she captured the Lady Murray. Was subsequently commanded by Lieut. F. H. Gregory and Sailingmaster Mix. After the war was commanded by Lieut. S. W. Adams, &c. Was in command of Lt. Elliott in the affair of 1 The numbers in the column of "Cost, &c.," signify as follows : No. 1, and afterwards Lt. J. Pettigrew. Was commanded by Lieut. W. Chauncey. Was commanded by S l Master J. Stevens. Was commanded by Lieut. Smith. No. 1. Vessels engaged in the attack on Kingston, Nov. 9,1812 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. York (now Toronto) April 25, 1813 | Commo. Chauncey Fork George May 25, 1813 } commanding on with the English squadron, Aug. 7 to 11, 1813 I each occasion. Sept. 11, 1813 I Sept. 28, 1813 J While in command of Sailingmaster L. Trant, by the English squadron. She had previously assisted at the attack on Kingston, York, and Fort George, and was finally recaptured by Commo. Chauncey, in the Gen. Pike, same year. Employed only as a Transport ) The Lady of the Lake appears to have been the only vessel left on the upper Lakes belonging to the Navy in 1823. Barges No. 1 to 15, inclusive, were armed with one long gun and Was formerly the " Mary," bomb vessel. ) a carronade. Reported unworthy of repairs. 20 NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES. NO LONGER IN SERVICE LAKE CHAMPLAIN. NAMES or VESSELS. Class. Guns. Men. Tons. Built, purchased, or captured. When Engaged, cost, (fee. j Sold for, * Where. &c. When EAGLE* 2.. Sloop tt Ship . Brig. Schr. Sloop 11 11 26 20 17 7 12 4 6 6 S112 212 150 110 30 S 350 1812 1814 (( (( 1813 1814 1808to 1813 1812 1813 $80 pr. ton ii ii $12,000 ( Near the Isle } Captured..! < Aux Noix, > j ( June 3, ) Sold Whitehall 1813 | 1824 1824 1824 1815 1824 18151. 1815 1815 GROWLER* 2.. Vergennes,Vt... ii SARATOGA 2. . EAGLE . . 3 ii TICONDEROGA ,, PREBLE Vergennea, Vt . . Lake Champ n 5 $2,430 6 LARGE GALLEYS E 4 SMAT r OAT T fry? 259 : PRESIDENT 2.. Sloop u } ByWarDe pt. 1,750 " 1,900 MONTGOMERY (i * The capture of these two vessels not only gave the enemy a temporary command of the Lake, but, it is supposed, induced them to construct the fleet, that was subsequently captured by Commo. Macdonough. They were finally sold, in 1815, for about $800 each. LAKE ERIE. NAMES or VESSELS. Class. Guns. Men. Tons. Built, purchased, When or captured. Engaged, cost, &c. Sold for, &c. Where. When LAWRENCE Brig . 20 20 4 3 2 2 1 I 1 1 1 1 S Presque Isle, $ 1813 ) or Erie. ) ; Purchased 1812 $80 pr. ton ii ti $3,700 (Cath rine) (Contrac r) (Amelia). . .... r .n\re EYiA f NIAGARA " ARIEL 2. . Schr. CALEDONIA Brig. Sold SCORPION Schr. 35 Purchased " i <( Captured . ti Lake Huron, 5th, of Sept. Lake Ontario, Aug. 12, ( Lake Huron, I 4th, of Sept. .... 1814 (. 1814 1814 C 1814 ( 1814 SOMERS " TRIPPE Sloop TIGRESS Schr 28 Erie 1813 PORCUPINE " OH!O " 35 .. Captured . Sold . LakeOntario, ) Aug. 12, I AMELIA " 1812 " 1815 $6,900 GHENT " 50 * Reported to have been armed with 3 long 12 pounders each, and a complement of 35 men, when captured. At the conclusion of the war this Squadron, with the exception of two small vessels, and their prizes, (sec prize list,) were disman tled and laid up at Erie, and all subsequently condemned, and sold ; some having been sunk, with a view to their better preservation. Note. Independent of the foregoing list of vessels, there has been employed in the service for brief periods, and at different times, seve ral small Steamers and Sailing craft, which have usually been hired or chartered for Special Service, and for the time placed in charge of Officers of the Navy, who have performed valuable service that does not always appear upon the annual Register that is published ; amon; these, I will only mention the Brigs Advance and Rescue, that were loaned to the Government by the Hon. Henry Grinnell, of New York, officered and manned by the Government, and despatched to the Arctic sens, from New York, in search of Sir John Franklin, on the 26th of May, 1850, under the command of Ll. J. De Haven, U. S. N., returning to the same port, in Sept. and Oct. of the following year. BROKEN UP, SOLD, CAPTURED, OR DESTROYED. LAKE CHAMPLAIN. ON THE LAKES. Exclusive of those captured from the enemy in the battles of the 10th, and llth, of Sept., 1813 and 1814, which are included in the prize list. While in command of Lieuts. Sidney Smith and J. Loomis. By the flotilla of the enemy, aided by a detachment on shore. Received a raking shot, which sunk her in a few minutes. She was afterwards raised, and with her consort, 3 gun boats, and some batteaux, under Capt. T. Everard, R. N., entered Plattsburg Bay, and destroyed the Arsenal, &c. Finally, became a part of the English squadron, that was subsequently captured by Commo. Macdonough, under the names of the " Chub " and " Finch." This Squadron was principally constructed of green timber, at the head of navigation on Otter creek, and, like most of the Lake vessels, hastily put together. As an evidence of this, it is only necessary to say that the timber of which the Saratoga was built, was standing in the forest, forty days previous to her being launched. After the war, this squadron and its prizes were dismantled and laid up at Whitehall, where they were subsequently pronounced unworthy of repair, and sold at public sale. The Galley "Allen," was in commission several years after the war. Was not in the action of the llth, of September, 1814. Was originally armed with 4 long 12 s and 6 18 pd r columbiads. Was not in the action of the llth, of September, 1814. Was originally armed with 7 long 9 s and 2 18 pd r columbiads. LAKE ERIE. ON THE LAKES. Exclusive of those captured from the enemy in the battles of the 10th, and llth, of Sept , 1813 and 1814, which are included in the prize list. This Squadron was hastily got together, very much like that on Lake Cliamplain ; the two larger vessels having been built by the same Constructors, Adam & Brown, and all obliged to receive their armament, and equipments, from the sea ports. The Lawrence and Niagara, although of light draught, were obliged to be buoyed up by camels over two feet, before they could pass the bar at Erie. While in Command of Lieut. Conkling, by a gig and 5 batteaux of the enemy, under Capt. A. Dobbs, R.N., in a night attack, in which the enemy lost Capt. Ratcliffe and one Seaman, and four wounded. While in command of S l Master Champlin, by 5 armed boats and 19 canoes, under Lieut. M. Worsley, R. N., in a night attack. The Scorpion, under Lieut. D. Turner, was captured by a ruse de guerre, by the same party, on the following day. The enemy lost a lieutenant and 2 men, and 7 wounded in the first affair. The Americans lost 3 men, all the officers and 3 men wounded . While in command of S l Master McCally, (who was badly wounded,) by the same force which took the Somers, above. NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES. NO LONGER IN SERVICE- GUN BOATS. No. Guns. Men. Commanded by Date. Position. 1 2 30 September 1804 2 October 1811 3 2 . . . .1805 to 1806 5 5 36 f 23 5 39 156 5 41 December 14 1814 162 5 35 Lt R Spedden 1 163 o 31 S l Master G. Ulrick j 7 2 Lt P S Ogilvie May 4 1805 I Prize 8 2 28 Lt J R Caidwell \uguet7 1804 Off Tripoli g 2 1814 13 2 December 1809 46 1 18 Lt S. Blodget October 29 1812 Off New Port 59 4 25 August 22 1814 62 September 16 1813 Off St. Mary s 67 September 1825 72 B OJ 1 November 1817 Norfolk 76 95 1 >, $ 1825 121 1 S l Master Wm. Sheed July 2 J 1813 140 ij September 23 1814 149 3 o November 1817 152 01 July ]815 154 3 U q S l Master Basset November 1817 155 r November 1817 159 > S l Master Brown October 1810 Off St. Mary s , . 160 00 S l Muster T. Paine October 6 1814 161 September 16 1813 164 S l Master J. R. Gray son September 16 1813 St. Mary s 166 4 June 12 1815 168 6 25 S l Master J. Hubbard March 16 1815 Tybee Bar Among the first Gun Boats employed in the Navy, were the six that were loaned to our squadron under Commodore Preble, by the Neapolitan Government, to operate against Tripoli in 1804. These were 25 tons burthen, and each armed with a long 24 pounder. Add to these two Bomb vessels of 30 tons, carrying each a 13 inch mortar, also borrowed from the Neapolitans; and 3 Gun Boats, carrying each 2 brass Howitzers and a copper gun 11 g feet long, that carried a ball weighing 29 Ibs., subsequently captured from the Tripolitans, and it will make 9 of the latter, or 11 of both, that were employed by our Navy during this war. The first Gun Boats built for the Navy, were under the act of the 28th of February, 1803. Nos. 2 to 10, inclusive, of these, sailed from different ports of the U. S. for the Mediterranean in 1805, and all but No. 7, (as above related,) arrived at Syracuse within 48 hours of each other. These were long, low, and narrow built vessels, 71 feet long by 18 feet beam, generally sloop rigged, and armed with two long 32 pounders, which they carried below during their transit across the Atlantic. Subsequently, this species "of force was strongly recommended by President Jefferson for coast and harbor de fence ; and in 1807, he recommended there should be 200 built for this purpose. To thin number, were added 57 in the recommendation of the Secretary of the Navy, (Robert Smith,) in his report of the same year, who estimated their average cost in building at $5, 000; and, when armed and equipped, at $11,000 each. GALLEYS, OR BARGES, Were employed in River and Harbor defence during our Revolutionary war. Some, that were built and employed by the Colonies, are described as being 60 feet in length, by 18 feet beam, and 5 feet hold, with 7 inches dead rise ; and costing, when fully equipped, from $3,000 to $6,000 each ; the larger, armed with a long 24 pilr. and a 42 pdr. carronade, and the smaller, with a long 18 pounder, and a 32 pdr. car- ronade. Under the former name, there were in service, in 1801, " the Charleston, South Carolina, Beaufort, St. Mary s, Savannah, Pro tector, Gov. Williams, Gov. Davie, and the Mars." In 1814 there were 32 equipped, besides 59 building, in the different ports of the U. S. Many of these were employed on the Lakes ; and, at the conclusion of our war with Great Britain, were, like the Gun Boats, generally disposed of at public sale. In 1817, Capt. R. T. Spence reports that he had under his command, on the Baltimore station, 3 Barges, each 75 feet long, 8 Barges, 50 feet long, and 3 Barges, 46 to 49 feet long, all dismantled, but in good order. There were also two more left on the New Orleans station. In 1823 and 4, five, named the "Sand Fly, Gallinipper, Midge, Mosquito, and Gnat," were employed against the Pirates in the West Indies, in the squadron of Com modore D. Porter. These appear to have been the last employed in our Navy, until the commencement of the Mexican war, in 1846, when large open boats, differing both in size and construction, and called BROKEN UP, SOLD, CAPTURED, OR DESTROYED. 23 GUN BOATS. Was driven high and dry in a corn field on White Marsh Island. Was subsequently gotten off, and cruised on the S. coast, under Lt8. Magrath, Murdoch, Fanning, and Biddle. Went down in a severe gale; only two of her crew saved. Was in the Mediterranean in 1805 and 6, under Lt. R. Izard. Where her comd r died. Returned to Charleston in July, 1806, where the others, similarly employed, returned, and were generally laid up. This small squadron, while at anchor under the command of Lt. Jones, was attacked by 42 Launches and 3 Gigs of the enemy, under Capts. N. Lockyer, Montressor and Roberts, R. N., and finally carried by boarding, after a most obstinate and gallant resistance of one hour and twenty minutes, during which the Americans lost about 100 in killed and wounded, including among the latter, their com manding officer; and the enemy, whose force was estimated nt 42 guns and 1200 men, in their official account acknowledge 17 killed, and 77 wounded. Nos. 5 and 23 did not surrender, until several of the enemy s boats had been sunk, and the fire of some of the cap tured Gun boats had been turned upon them. Sailed from the U. S. for the Mediterranean; sprung her mast; returned to New York to refit; sailed again June 20th, and was never af terwards heard from. Blown up by a hot shot from the enemy s fort, killing her comd r, Mid n Dorsey, and 8 men. By some accounts this was Gun boat No. 9. Capsized by a squall, and sunk with 6 of her crew. Was subsequently raised, and one of the last retained in the service at N. Y., 1828. Condemned, and Nos. 14, 16, 17, 20, and 21, reported unfit for service on that station, having been built of green timber. Wrecked ; the commander and 9 of his crew lost. Burnt, to prevent falling into the hands of the enemy. Was called the " Scorpion," and had been rebuilt in 1812, at Washington. Sunk in a gale; had previously been condemned. Employed as a. Tender, and unworthy of much repair. Dismantled and laid up; hulls reported sound; were in service as late as 1825. No. 72 not coppered. Employed as a Tender. Captured by 8 boats from the English squadron, armed with 3 guns, and 150 men ; after a sharp resistance, and the loss of 7 wounded, and the only gun disabled. The enemy lost 7 killed, and 12 wounded. Blew up by accident, killing 9 persons. Laid up, and much worm eaten. Struck by lightning, blew up, and all on board, but 3, perished. Hull, spars, and sails, reported in good condition. In July 26th, 1816, fired the shot that blew up Fort Appalachicola, killing about one hundred of its inmates, who were principally Spaniards, Indians, and Negroes. Hull, spars, and sails, reported in good condition. Lost in a gale, with all on board. No armament on board. Captured by a sloop and 10 barges, under a Lieut., after a resistance of 20 minutes, and loss of 1 killed, and 3 wounded. The enemy s loss, about 20 killed and wounded. Upset and sunk in a squall, all hands saved. " " " J9 hands drowned. Sold for $1,825, having been sunk in Port Royal Sound the year previous, by a squall, under the name of the schooner Alligator. While carrying despatches, was fired into and detained by the Erebus 20, Capt. Bartholomew, but subsequently released. Was also com manded by Lieuts. McCall, J. Paine, &c., and was in service as late as 1823. Out of the above number, there appears to have been 172 built up to 1809. These were of various dimensions, varying from 40 to 60 feet, in length, and from 50 to 100 tons, burthen ; usually sloop or schooner rigged, and armed with from 1 to 5 guns, and manned with from 20 to 50 men. The larger, frequently carrying 2 long 32 pounders, and several howitzers or swivels ; and the smaller, one long 18 or 24 pounder pivot gun. There were doubtless some others, not mentioned in the foregoing list, that were destroyed by their own officers to prevent falling into the hands of Che enemy during the last war with Great Britain. Two or three more were lost on the Southern Coast, with more or less of their crews; while others, from the indifferent timber of which they were constructed, must have gone to decay ; for, as early as 1809, two were reported as unworthy of repair. The greater number, however, remaining in service at the conclusion of the war with Great Britain, were disposed of at public sale. By the records of the Navy Department, I see that 40 were sold at New York, in 1815, for from $220 to (690 each. SURF BOATS, To the number of 150, were ordered to be built in several of the Northern Ports of the U.S., principally for the use of our Army in landing at Vera Cruz and elsewhere. Only about 130 of these were delivered early in 1847. For the convenience of transportation to the Gulf, in ships, they were built of 3 sizes, so as to stow in nests. The largest were 40 feet long by 12 feet beam, and 4 feet 4| inches depth, exclusive of the keel. 2d size 37. 9 " ~ " 11 " 4 " " " " 3d " 35.9 " " 10.2 " 3 " 9 " " " Both ends were sharp alike; and the weight of the. three, or one set, was 15,999 pounds. Their estimated cost was to average about $450 each, but owing to the unfavorable time in which they were built, (during the month of January, and 30 days only having been given to deliver them finished to the Government,) they considerably exceeded this sum, and fell but little short of $600 each. The object for which these were built, rendered them of but little service to the Navy after the Army had obtained a footing in Mexico; and as they were unsuited for the ordinary duties of our men of war, they were necessarily left more exposed to the Northers ; so but few ever returned to the U. S. NAVY OF THE UNITED Class. Vessels. Guns. Complement of officers and men. Tonnage. Commenced build ing. Where built. When launch d. Rate. Carries. 8-Inch. 32-pdr. Total. Line of Bat tle Ships. f PENNSYLVANIA 120 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 54 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 36 36 20 20 20 20 v 20 20 20 16 (Old.) j 12 12 12 12 20 12 12 12 104 64 long 20 car. 68 72 72 72 64 72 72 72 120 | 86 80 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 1100 3241 2257 2480 2757 2633 2633 2633 2633 2633 2633 2805 2257 1607 1607 1726 1726 1726 1867 1726 1726 1726 1726 1726 1726 1278 1341 882 1022 989 958 985 1064 939 1822 1815 1816 1817 1818 1817 1818 1818 1818 1818 1815 1814 1796 1796 1819 1821 1825 1839 1825 1820 1820 1826 1820 1822 1796 1832 1842 1843 1843 1843 1843 1843 184.1 Philadelphia. . . . Philadelphia Washington. . .. New York 1837 1815 1819 1820 1820 1820 1848 FRANKLIN COLUMBUS 2.. OHIO 2.. 780 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 NORTH CAROLINA... DELAWARE 2.. VERMONT Philadelphia. . . . ALABAMA Portsmouth. Boston . Gosport. VIRGINIA 3.. NEW YORK 3.. NEW ORLEANS INDEPENDENCE ..2.. ( UNITED STATES 8 4 4 8 8 8 8 10 8 8 8 O 8 6 6 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 48 46 46 42 42 42 42 40 42 42 42 42 42 32 32 18 18 18 16 18 18 18 56 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 38 38 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 550 480 480 480 480 480 460 480 480 480 480 480 480 380 380 210 210 210 210 210 210 210 1814 1797 1797 1821 1825 1836 1841 1842 1842 1843 1847 1797 1836 1842 1843 1843 1844 1844 1846 1846 1st Class Frigates. 9d Class Frigates. 1st Class Sloops. Philadelphia. . . . CONSTITUTION POTOMAC Washington. . . . Washington. . . . Washington. . . . BRANDYWINE COLUMBIA 2.. CONGRESS 4.. CUMBERLAND SAVANNAH New York RARITAN Philadelphia. . . . ST. LAWRENCE SANTEE Portsmouth. New York. SABINE C CONSTELLATION 1 MACEDONIAN 2.. fSARATOGA 3.. PORTSMOUTH 2.. PLYMOUTH Portsmouth Portsmouth . ST MARY S Washington.. . . JAMESTOWN ALBA.NY New York Philntlfilnhin. . GERMANTOWN ., STA1ES, JANUARY 1, 1850. COST. ANNUAL EXPENSE, WITH WAR COMPLEMENT, is- COMMISSION. Building, complete. Repairs to 1850. Pay. Provisions. Ord nance. Stores. Medi cines. Wear and re pair. Contin gent. Total. Average cost complete, about $694,500 $77,301 1 $190,000 $80,432 $20,000 $23,000 $5,000 $48,000 $16,000 $382,432 As a receiving ship; 125 offi cers and crew. 438,149 27,487 426,930 260,468 1 547,889 471,673 431,852 369,176 543,368 459,199 153,000 59,991 16,500 18,000 4,000 44,000 14,000 309,491 620,000 Batteries since altered. Present battery, "t all but the two first and hist, of thii class. $80 p. ton. J 421,810 538,392 101,152 40,150 12,000 15,000 3,000 40,000 8,000 219,302 500,000 299,336 658,106 -i Rebuilt on the original model ; tonnage estimated upon the 302,719 495,236 modern rule. ( 350,000 \ estimat d \ <*** 399,217 644,496 336,891 ! 136,339 399,068 | 122,631 91,480 35,040 11,200 14,000 2,500 32,000 , 7,000 193,220 390,000 357,475 114,808 Shell Guns confined to the Gun Deck Present battery, of all but the two first, of this class. 40U : 739 78,260 406,087 81,663 429,607 314,212 400,982 ) 74,644 27,740 8,500 11,600 2,000 22,000 5,000 151,484 275,000 258,872 67.135 Present complement, 292 offi cers and crew. 159,169 86,847 170,586 ; 24,280 168,212 36,386 192,113 26,497 47,669 15,330 5,000 7,500 1,200 15,000 ; 3,000 94,699 180,000. All now carry 6 199,726 46,023 Shell Guns, the aggregate, in each case, remaining the same. 159,214 18,333 166,343 18,936 NAVY OF THE UNITED CLASS. VESSELS. GUNS. Complement of officers and men. Tonnage. Commenced build ing. Where built. When aunch d. Rate. Carries. 8-Inch. 32-pdr. Total. 2d Class Sloops. 3d Class Sloops. VINCENNES 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 | 16 16 16 16 16 16 10 10 10 10 2 1 2 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 10 6 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 14 18 2 ) 18 ( 2 16 16 16 16 16 6 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 18 | 20 | 20 16 16 16 16 16 6 6 2 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 150 150 150 150 150 150 80 80 80 80 30 to 50 30 to 50 30 to 50 30 to 50 30 to 50 45 44 45 45 37 37 300 200 100 700 703 700 700 700 792 792 700 697 559 566 566 566 566 566 224 224 259 280 150 1825 1826 1826 1825 1827 1837 1837 1830 1825 1813 1838 1838 1838 1839 1838 1836 1836 1842 1843 1839 1838 1841 1846 1847 1825 1835 1842 1842 1845 1846 90 days 90 days 90 days New York 1826 1827 1828 1828 1828 1837 1837 1830 1826 1813 1839 1839 1839 1839 1839 1836 1836 1842 1843 FALMOUTH FAIRFIELD New York VANDALIA Philadelphia Washington. . . . ST LOUIS CYANE 2. LEVANT 2.. JOHN ADAMS 2.. WARREN 3.. f ONTARIO Gosport Car. . . . Me.... II DECATUR New York . . . PREBLE Portsmouth 1 MARION DALE Philadelphia. . . . YORKTOWN ("DOLPHIN 3.. PORPOISE 2.. 1 BAINBRIDGE New York (2 me. )4car. 6 (2 me. / 6 car. Car. .. Boston Schooners... Store vessels. 1st class. | 2d class. 8 tn 1 3d class. { PERRY f FLIRT 2 18 WAVE 1832 1841 . PHENIX 2 B. 6 s 1 Me. 6 12 Long... Guna. . Long... Car. .. Car. .. Car. .. 10 inch. 2 Long . . 32 Car. .. 9 s (4 18 (2 12 9 R 42 s 24 s 24 s 8 inch. 8 6 2 2 1 fi 4 4 2 4 4 10 6 2 PETREL 76J 76 691 468 611 567 800 547 Coal for Coal for Coal for I.TANEY LEXINGTON 2.. RELIEF 1825 1836 1842 1845 1846 1846 1850 1850 1850 Philadelphia.... ERIE 2.. . SOUTHAMPTON FREDONIA SUPPLY Purchased STEAMER $25,000 18,000 10,000 STEAMER STEAMER STATES, JANUARY 1, 1850. 27 COST. ANNUAL EXPENSE, WITH WAR COMPLEMENT, IN COMMISSION. | Building complete. Repairs to 1850. Pay. Provi sions. Ord nance. Stores. Medi cines. W , ear Contin- andre - gent, pair. Total. Average cost complete, about $119,175 $314,346 1 Present b attery in the brass howitzers; Japan ex pedition : and ere w 178. 4 8-in. g uns of 55 cwt. ; 4 32s of 33 cwt. ; 1 24 and 2 12-pdr. 112,535 305,092 121,987 139,265 Putupat Ipublic sale in Norfo Ik, June, 1852, and bou ght in by the Gov t. for $7,500 ; since broken up. 116,123 269,841 Rebuilt, and lengthened 13 feet 1 ! in 1848. 129,858 212,886 $44,889 $13,870 $4,000 $5,800 $1,000 $12,600 $2,000 $84,159 $140,008 143,469 59,089 146,209 27,013 119,308 293,326 104,369 179,888 59,344 179,646 1 While a Receiving ship at B altimore, as at pres ent; crew reduced to 41 office rs and men. 117,483 46,032 39,529 10,950 3,000 3,500 800 10,000 1,200 68,979 118,000 112,782 44,969 ^Vhile employed as a Practice 124,546 72,712 ship battery only 8 32s of 33 cwt. each. 107,722 69,527 106,361 71,332 ! 47,469 63,665 ] 45,000 74,501 While att ached to the Japan ex pedition, battery reduced tol 24 a nda 12-pdr brass Howtz s,and a crew of 69. 49,790 14,046 21,846 6,000 2,000 2,000 500 5,000 1,000 38,346 50,000 50,750 42,271 23,857 1 8,000 13,659 6QQ1 1 t \i u\ O HIM! 12,696 ,OO 1 235 iy,uuu o,UOU 1,000 1,000 300 3,000 600 20,900 22,000 3171 112,103 flla ( old&newj { 200,968 i Complement since increased to 48, officers and crew. 91,288 92,228 Complement since increased to 84,603 ( old&new ( 319,191 47, officers and crew. Sold. i 93,250 5,439 14,000 3,000 600 800 300 !. 4,000 800 23,500 64,000 63,303 29,464 1 Present crew 41 total. < 60,000 \ equipped | 27,695 i . Present crew 40, total. 600,000 to 700,000 76,000 i 21,900 6,000 10,000 1,800 < & fuel nnn \ 60,000 J UUI 184,700 700,000 400,000 to 500,000 50,000 14,600 4,000 8,000 1,200 45,000 6,000 128,800 500,000 200,000 to 300,000 35,000 7,300 2,000 6,000 600 30,000 3,OUO 83,900 300,000 NAVY OF THE UNITED G0N. c -1 2 CLASS. VESSELS. ie a |u Where built. When launch d. Rate. Carries. I s a S O o a g o a 16 95 Purch d New York 1852 TOHN P KENNFDY ( 2 Brass.. ISpdr. ) 45 Purch d 1853 J 1 Brass. . 24 pdr. J VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES REVENUE SERVICE. 1850. NAMKI OF VESSELS. Class. Station. REMARKS. ALERT Schr. Laid up since condemned. CAMPBELL ci Norfolk, Va In commission. CRAWFORD d Charleston, S. C..,. In commission. DALLAS ii New York, N. Y In commission. DUANE tt In commission. FORWARD tt In commission. HAMILTON K In commission. HARRISON (1 In commission. INGHAM (1 Erie Pa In commission. JACKSON It LAWRENCE Brig MADISON i < Laid up. MORRIS it New York N, Y.... POLK 11 New York N Y.... VETO Boat. condemned. In commission. WOLCOTT Schr. Boat Mobile, Ala Key West Fla Laid up. Mounting usually from 6 to 8 light carriage guns. .Vote. There are now building, in different ports of the United States, Revenue Cutters, which are to be named after the different members of the Cabinet of the United States. Abie. The system of rating our ships originally copied from the English is calculated to mislead, inasmuch as some vessels are rated the same number of guns that they carry, while others carry from 4 to 12 guns more than their rate ; and it is not unfrequently the case that the battery undergoes a change, while the rating remains the same. For this reason, I have added to the rate of each vessel in the foregoing table, of the Navy still in existence, the actual number of guns carried, with their calibre, &c. STATES, FROM 1850. 29 Cost of building, complete. $8,000 2,->,000 KtMAllh As n Tender to Comdr. C. Ringgnld s Japan Expedition. Was formerly the Pilot Boat " Skiddy," out of New York. Sailed June 11, 1853, from Norfolk, undrr ihe r.oniinand of Passed Mid. IJ. K. Stevens. Store Ship of Comdr. C. Uin^old s Japan Expedition, (formerly the "Sea Nymph.") Sailed from New York June 21, 1853, under the command of Lieut. N. Collins. VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST SURVEY. 1850. NAMES or VESSELS. Class. Station. REMAHKS. BIBB Sir. . Nantuckct Shoals. } Florida coast S Hatteras Shoals Chesapeake Bay. Mobile Bay. i [ Chesapeake Bay. J I Northwest coast. i r Gulf of Mexico, j and eastern coast, bays and rivers. Commanded by Lieutenants in the Navy, in charge of Hydrographical par ties ; officers and crew numbering 48. This vessel has since been lost near the Straits of Magellan. These vessels were transferred from the Navy Department in 1850- !. The first was near being lost on our const in 1846, having been dismasted in n severe gale, in which her commander, Geo. M. Bache, and 10 men, were washed overboard and lost. Oilicera and crew numbering 17. The first Revenue Schooner of this name blew up in Charleston, S. C., in 1813, Many of these arc light draught and small vessels, used principally by the Triangulating and Plane Table parties along shore, in the Bays, Sounds, &c. The first Screw Propellers built for the Revenue service were the Polk and Spencer, in 1843. These proved failures, and soon went out of service. The " Tom Corwin " (side wheel) has since been added. HETZEL (i el u Bri S . Schr. (1 (( (t tt <( tt it u 11 {( II tt tt (( II (( JEFFERSON LEGARE WALKER WASHINGTON \VAVE PIKEN1X PETREL TANEY EVV1NG GRAHAM GALLATIN G M. BACIIE BANCROFT MADISON MORRIS J. Y. MASON NAUTILUS VANDERBILT FRANKLIN F. II. GERDES NYMPH BELLE STEAM NAVY OF THE Names of vessels. c-a <u -^ I* . 0-3 <tf <->. Where built. When In itn- chcd. Hull. Cos! OF BUILDING. DESIGN Engines. Boilers. Complete. Hull. Engines. 1st. FULTON . . . . ! Ju e20 1314 J835 Raze .l 1839 1841 1842 1843 1845 184G 1852 1836 1844 1851 1845 New York . . New York . . New York . . Philadelphia. Gosport Eric Oct. 29 1314 1837 1851 1841 1842 1844 1844 1845 184G 1852 183(i 1847 Estimu d #144,94!) 238,963 87,8fi4 73,133 $320,000 308,1% 567,408 172,865 | 165,000 53,648 37,989 66,402 74,725 18,997 242,596 Robt. Pillion Sum l Humphries Do C S Harlt J Robt. Fulton $40,191) 147,181 53,189 49,549 $93,396 96,390 13,754 10,295 C. W. Copeland. . C. B. Stewart C. W. Copeland. Lt. W.W.Hnntcr Wm.M. Ellis ... C. W. Copeland. Lt. W.W.Huntci Wm.M. Ellis... R. F. Loper 2d.. .3d.. MISSISSIPPI % S. Humphries \ f 3. Lcntlmll. . ) U.W. W.IIuntei ! Gricc Sam l Hartt UNION MICHIGAN 1... 2. . . WATER WITCH 3... 4... ENGINEER Washington. Philadelphia. Washington. Washington. Purchased.. . Pittsburg.... John Porter ... 5 Lt. W.W.Huntci C. D. Brodie C. 11. Haswell... B. F. Ishcrwood.. old engines and ( Lt. W. Hunter \ C. II. Huswell in Balto. !)G,C75 for F. Lcnthal! Since rebuilt with Lt. W.W.Huntcr Do ALLEGIIANY . . . [,.. VIXEN 3 113,641 included.. . ! Purchased in N. York New York . . | 184C 36,00(1 & equipped employed 173,172 nd rquippc ineludcd... in the Semi 134,233 d for sea. . 55,002 Bell and Brown. . Win. Li-htlmll.. Allaire & Co UccdtT C. W. Copeland . GEN L TAYLOR SUSQ.UEUANNA Ucbu l 1847 Pensacola . . . i hihdclphia. ly-16 1850 21,750 2C7,CIO Armed n 697,215 710.40H V. Gricc J. Leiuhnll UNITED STATES, 1850, 51, & 52. ERS. BUILDERS. Boilers. Hull. Engines. Boilers. Robt. Fulton C. W. Copelaml . Clms. B. Siewart. C. W. Copeland . | W. M. Ellis... C. W. Copeland . W. M. Ellis A. & N. Brown.. Robt. Fulton Win. Kemblc R. II. Da Mernok & 11. Fulton, N. Y.. OfW.Pt. foundry nliani, N. Y I owne, Phila. . . . W.M.Ellin, D.O. romlinson, Pitts g W. M.EIIia.D. C. Do do.. Do do.. ....Do do, . Do J. Lenthal! ". Grice, Sam l [lartt W. M. Ellis John Porter Do C. D. Brodie I. Hoover 80S8 Wm. M. Ellis ... R. F Lopor Wm. M. Ellis... Wm. M. Ellis ... Do Chas. H. Haswell B. F. Isherwood . . new boilers for $2 C. Il.IIaswell... I!. F. Islierwood . . W. Kemhle Tomlinson.Pitts g A MehafTy . . A. Mchafly& Co. \V. Kemlilfl . > , .. Allaire & Co Reeder . Murry & Ilazle Rell & Brown.... G. *LymiaY! ..... t. Ler;thall W. Pt. foundry. . New York of Baltimore C. W. Copeland . lurst, Baltimore. . Service performed, &c., to 1853, inclusive. The 1st Steamer built for the U. S. Navy. Plans for her con struction were furnished by Robert Fulton in 1813. A law was passed authorizing her being built in 1814, and in June, 1815, she made her trial trip, under Capt. D. Porter, U. S. N. Peace being ratified with Great Britain, she became a Receiving ship at New York, where she blew up in 1829. See tables of vessels no longer in service. Fulton No. 2, employed on the Coast, from 1838 to 40, under Capt. M. C. Perry. Do. 1841, do. Capt. J. T. Newton. Do. 1842, do. Capt. B. Cooper, when she was laid up in ordinary, and finally razeed. Employed in the W. Indies in 1852, under Comd rs T. G. Ben- ham and C. H. Jackson. On her trial trip, and under fa vorable circumstances, she made 5 milea per hour, under sail alone, dragging her wheels, which were stationary; and under steam alone, 15 statute miles. January 18, 1853, left Nor folk for Havana, under Lt. A. Murray, with the Hon. W. R. King as passenger, returning to Norfolk May 11, same year. Home squadron 1842, under Capt. \V. D. Sailer, and during the Mexican war, in the Gulf, as the Flagship of Commo dore M. C. Perry, under Capt. A. Filzhugh, and Comd rs II. A. Adams and A. S. Mackerr/.io. In Mediterranean in 1849, 50, and 51, under Capt. J. C. Long, bringing to the U. S. 42 Hungarian exiles from Turkey. NE. coast of the U. S, in 1852," under Capt. W. J. McCluney, and then to Japan as the Flag ship of Commodore M. C. Perry, under Comd r S. S. Lee. Made an experimental cruise on the Coast in 1843, under Lieut. W. \V. Hunter, which, after certain alterations were made, was repeated in 1844 and 5, under Lieuta. II. H. Bell and Wm. McBlair. Was finally sent to Philadelphia in 1848, her boilers and machinery taken out, and the vessel convert ed into a Receiving ship. Employed on the Lakes since she was launched, under the re spective commands of Comd rs Wm. Inman, S. Champlin, J. Mclntosh, 0. Bullus, and A. Bigelow. Originally fitted with a "Hunter Propeller," and intended for harbor duty as a Tug and Tank. Was subsequently cut in two, lengthened, and given new engines and a "Lopcr Pro peller" in 1845, and in 184G altered to a side wheel steamer with new machinery. Employed in the West Indies from 1847 to 50, under Lieut. Geo. M. Tottcn, and subsequently broke down under Lieut. J. S. Missroon, when she became a target for gunnery prac- tic"ein Washington. A new vessel; built of timber; command given to Lt. T. J. Page, who departed from Norfolk, Feb. 8, 1853, to explore anil survey the waters of the Parana, Paraguay, &c., in South America. Employed principally as a Tug and Despatch boat on the Nor folk station, in charge of Master Olmstead.&c. In 183D sur veying Southern Coast under Lt. M. F. Maury. Made a cruise to the Coast of Brazil, Mediterranean, and (hen to the West Indies in 1847, 8, and 9, under Lieut. W. W. Hunter, who designed her motive power and superintended her building. A propeller being now substituted in place of the submerged wheels. Originally intended for the Mexican Government. Employed principally in the West Indies during the Mexican war, and up to 1851, umler. Coind rs J. R. Sands. II. Pinkney, and Lieuls. Wm. Smith, O. Carr, J. H. Brown, and J. II. Ward, and at present attached to the Home squadron in com mand of Lt. S. Swartwout. Purchased by the Warjand transferred to the Navy Department. Burnt in Pcnsacola in 1846. Rebuilt and employed as a Tug and Despatch vessel on the Pensacola statisn until 1852, when, requiring new boilers and extensive repairs, she was sold at public auction for JJMOOO. Frame of live oak; planked with white oak, and braced with wrought iron. June 8, 1851, departed from the U. S. on her 1st Cruise to the East Indies, under Capt. Inman, bearing the flag of Commo. J. H. Aulir.k, carrying out the Hon. R. C. Schenck, J. S. Pendleton, Chev. S. De Macedo, (Brazil ian minister,) and others to Rio. 32 STEAM NAVY OF THE NAMES or VESSELS. CT:) o> " 5 O 13 be "S.5 Where built. When laun ched. COST OF BUILDING. DESIGN Hull. Engines. Boilers. Complete. Hull. Engines. SAHANAC. 1847 1847 1847 1845 184!) Lcng d 1843 Prop 1 1 1851 Portsmouth.. 1848 1850 1850 1845 1850 1853 1844 1845 1851 |140,OC3 Armed n 281,400 101,003 50,000 12.50C estimated si,4ir 104, 40. r $105,474 id equippe 242,8111 1 12,831 24,00(1 5,r, j:t at 60,403 5,008 134,819 $70,898 1 for f:ea. . J3fi,3!4 ;u,7(;o included.. . 2,428 29,403 included.. . #388,308 435,400 795,221 403,85 80,000 32,87( 10,01111 212,01:, 259,460 C. W Copelaud. C. IT Ibwell... C. 11- Hanwell... , John Ericsson . C. VV. Oopc-hnd . 1) Mailin POWHATAN F. Griff Sum ! lltivtt . . . SAN JACINTO New York . . MASSACHUSETTS JOHN HANCOCK ,J" |1... PRINCETON J R. B. Forbes . . ( K. II. Delano.. HoKton Boston Philadelphia, shifted ".... R. F. Stockton . . . Do. Snm l Pook ...C. II. Ilaswell ( Ericsson .... (.3... NOTES. Fulton the 1st, was intended more for harbor defence than for a sea going vessel, for which she proved ill adapted on account of her heavy hull, battery, and machinery, and her want of speed and buoyancy. Shis was built upon two hulls, between which her wheel re volved, like some of the present New York Ferry bouts. Her outer bulwarks were shot proof, rating 5 feet thick, of solid timber, and she was originally intended to annoy the enemy willi hot water, as well as shot. With a battery of 2G heavy guns, her maxi mum draft was about 11 feet, and her speed .1 miles per hour, under steam alone. Fulton 2d and 3d, also wanting in those, buoyant i|iialilies that render a vessel comfortable at sea, as well as a safe sea boat; for ihis rea son, it was found necessary to reduce their batteries to 2 guns. No. 2 hud also 1 large chimneys, that very much impeded her head way in heavy head winds. The hull, common to both, ia of live, oak; the boilers, as well as the machinery of the last, arc nearly all new, and have ihu? far proved highly eHieicnt, making better speed than any of the sea steamers. The Missouri, (a twin vessel to the Mississippi,) built in New York in 1841, and burnt at Gibraltar in 1843, was also bark rigged, and spread 19,000 square feet of canvass. Her machinery was designed by Engineer C. W. Copelaiid, and constructed at the West Point foundry. An experiment made by Engineer G. L. Thompson to turn her smoke into the, wheel-houses, proved a failure. Water Witch No. . ), having worn out her old boilers, they were replaced by the. "Dunilonnld" or "Montgomery" Patent Tubular boilers, which, after a variety of alterations, proved failures, and were condemned hy a board of Engineo ^. Witter Witch No. 4, has the old engines of No. 3, with Lamb and Summcrn e patent boilers and ft-uilii ring and, from an experimental trip, promises good ppeed. ng wheels, both weighing iiii tons, UNITED STATES, 1850, 51, AND 52. 33 ER8. BUILDERS. Service performed, &c., to 1853, inclusive. Boilers. Hull. Engines. Boilers. 0. W. Copelam! . Cliaa. II. Haswell Chas. II. Haswel! John Ericsson ,. . C. W. Copeland . B. F. Delano Sam l T Hartt,.. Jabez Coney . . A Mehafl y & Home squadron in 1850 and 51, dipt. ") J. Tattnall. [ Fine; ship of Commo. Home squadron in 1852, Comd r G. | F. A. Parker. J. Pendergrast. J Home squadron and Brazil in 18.12, dipt. J. C. Long; carried out the Brazilian Minister. Her frame is of live oak, and her performance thus far is very creditable. Spreads l(j,50() pqr. feet of canvass. Returned to Pensacola from Rio, Fell. 8, 1853, and on her passage round to Norfolk, struck on a shoal off Savannah. Sister vessel to the Susqueluinna. Left Norfolk for New York, Sept. 15, 1852, and the latter for Havana, Oct. 1C, under Capt. Wm. Mervine, as the flag ship of Commo. J. T. New ton, returning to Norfolk on the 26 of Nov. following, willi a cracked shaft, and failed again Feb. 13, 1853, under Capt. W. J. McCluney, to join the Japan squadron. Built on the same model as the Saraimc, with a different motive power to test the relative merits of the side wheel, and pro peller. On her trial trip from New York to Norfolk, in January, 1852, encountered severe weather, which disabled one of her engines. March 3d, sailed on her 1st cruise to the Mediterranean, under Capt. T. Crabbe, and returned to Philadelphia in July, 1853, requiring many repairs and alter ations in her machinery. Has her propeller fitted so as to unship and trice up by machi nery, when not required; her topmasts are fitted abaft her lower masts, and top gallant masts abaft the topmast. She spreads 3833 yards of canvass, and has been employed prin cipally as a Transport, on the Coast of California, under Lt. S. Knox and others. Returned to Norfolk, under Lt. J. C. Carter, March 15, 1853. Built for a Tank and Tug boat. Employed as a Practice vessel for the midshipmen at Annapolis in 1851, under Lt. T. T. Craven. Subsequently sent to the West Indies under Lt. J. W. Livingston, and has since. br.en lengthened and refitted for the Japan expedition, under Lt. J. Rodgers. The 1st. Propeller built for the U. S. Navy, under the auspices of Captain R. F. Stockton, U. S. N., who subsequently commanded her. See previous table of vessels no longer in the service. Performed remarkably well under steam or canvass, but pitched heavily in a head sea. Made a trial trip in Nov. 1852, under Comd r S. S. Lee, when her boilers proved a failure, and, after undergoing several al terations in Norfolk, has since made a trial trip to Port s, under Comd r Eagle, with but little better success; after un dergoing further alterations here, departed July 24, 1853, for the fishing banks as the flagship of Commo. W. It. Shubrick. Of the above steamers the Michigan, Water Witch, Nos. 1, 2, and 3, and the Alleghany are Iron, and all have low pres sure engines. The original Union, Water Witch, and John Hancock had non-condensing engines. Son, Philadelphia. atPr 1ST \ r J Sam l Hall [ Hogg Si Delam Wm. M. E I E. H. Delano. . Sam l Pook Do Ilis.D. C T Le nthall ...... Towne, Phila.... Towne, Phila.... iiurst, Baltimore.. ... Do B. F. Isherwood.. Sam l Pook Murray & Halze NOTES. Alleghany No. 2. Old iron hull, with new machinery and boilers, the latter of Lamb it Summevs s patent, are now being modified, owing to a failure of similar boilers on board of the Princeton. Pirsson s patent condenser is to be used. Vixen. Like the Water Witch, has undergone frequent alterations and repairs, principally in machinery. The Montgomery boilers, that were subsliiuted in place of the old ones by Engineer Haswell in 185U, failed, and Lumb & Summers s boilers now supply their place. Makes poor headway under sail alone. Susquehanna. Spreads 21,230 square feet of canvass, and under sail alone, with paddles removed, with a fair anil moderate wind, and a draft of 18i feet, averaged 7.323 knots per hour, for 3 consecutive days. And with the same draft, under all sail, wind fair, a mod erate sea, and with only steam enough to turn the wheels, averaged 8.234 knots for 20 consecutive days. During this time the aver age pressure of steam was about 7 pounds, and consumption of Bituminous coal about 1!) tons per 24 hours. San Jacinto. The original propeller, designed for this vessel by Engineer Haswell, was rejected by a board of engineers consisting of Messrs. Williamson, Sewell, and Hunt, and one of less weight, (4 blades instead of G,) adopted. The engines were also reported unfavorably of. Under sail alone has averaged 7 knots per hour for several days, dragging her propeller. John Hancock. Cut in two, and lengthened 3H feet; using the old engines, with a new propeller weighing 3000 pounds, designed by Engineer Isherwood, and boilers by Engineer D. Martin, with Pirsson s patent condenser. Princeton 1st. Was built of white oak, ship rigged, and spread 14,413 square feet of canvass. Her 1st propeller weighed 12,000 pounds ; 2d do. 15,970 pounds, and with the latter she obtained about 12 per cent, increase of speed. Had a single Telescopic smoke stack, that could be housed below the bulwarks. Princeton 2d. Built of live oak, ship rigged; some of the old spars used, and new boilers have been fitted. * Where she thumped heavily for several hours, and sustained some injuries that are now being repaired in the dry dock in Norfolk. 34 STEAM NAVY OF THE C O Guns. Engines. Boilers. "S3 NAMES o VESSELI. 0. o "2 Q. cj O CC 5 Si D jj rt i s. C.I) K U 1 1 1 c i C 1 bn J E 3 m cL B Q 1 ~ - & c Z -a fi u S FULTON j Centre > wheel. \ Ship. 30 20 Long 32s. 200 2000 15G 56 20 10 1 1 Flue. Iron 2d Side whce Schr. 1st Class. is Long 42 Long 24 130 750 180 34.8 12.2 10.6 a Horizon 1 j 1 2 Fluo. Flue. Cop. Cop. 3d Side whee Schr. 1st Class. < 1 M Long G8 Med. 32 76 750 180 34.8 12.2 10.6 i Inclined ... 2 Flue. Iron MISSISSIPPI Side wheel Bark S. frigate. (2 10-Inch .. 8-Inch .. 268) 257) 1692 225 40 23. C 1!) a Side lever.. 4 Flue. Cop. UNION j Submerg d horizontal. 3Masi schr. I 2d Class. 4 8-Inch . . . 53 956 184.6 33.6 17 11.3 2 Hor. h. p. < 3 2 } Flue Iron 1846 2 Hor 1 p MICHIGAN Side wheel Bark. 1st Class 1 8-Inch . . . 85 582 167.6 27.1 12.!) 7.10 2 Inclined . . . o Flue. Iror WATER WITCH.. Submerg d 2d Class. 15 190 100.6 21.4 7.6 2 Incl d h. p. . i Flue. 1 1 M 19.9 wat er line. i i Propeller. Side wheel [.... 2d Class. ii 8-Inch. .. Med. 32.. 25 25 255 255 131 131 21.10 21.10 10 10 G.K G.4 2 1 Incl dh. p.. Incl d 1. p.. l 1 Tub. Tub. Iron Iron 3d 1S52 S. wheel.. 2d Class. ii B.241I. B. 1211. 55 378 150 23 11.6 7.8 1 Incl d 1. p.. Q L.&S Iron ENGINEER S. wheel.. 2d Class. 1 20 142 105 17.2 7 4.G 1 1 Flue. Iron ALLEGHANV.... Submerg d Bark. 1st Class. 4 8-Inch ... 190 1000 185 33.4 19 13. G 2 Horizontal . Flue. Iron 2d Propeller . Bark. 1st Class. ii 8-Inch. Med. 32 190 1000 165 25 at 33.4 whe 19 els. 13.6 2 Horizontal . 3 L.&S. Iron VIXEN S. wheel.. Schr. 2d Class. ii 8-Inch. ) Car. 32 \ 55 240 118 226 9.6 7 1 Hor. J beam 2 Flue. Iron Do S. wheel.. Schr. 2d Class. 1 Long 32. . 55 240 118 22.6 10.3 7 1 Hor. 1 beam 2 Tub. Iron GEN. TAYLOR.... S. wheel.. 2d Class. 1 25 150 105 17.6 8.6 6.6 1 Square . 1 Flue. Iron 2dj .... S. wheel. . 2d Class. 1 25 150 105 17.6 8.6 fi.fi 1 So us re 1 Flue. Iron SARANAC S. wheel.. Bark. S. frigate. 8-Inch. ) Med. 32 ) 235 I44G 215.6 37.9 23.3 16.6 i i Inclined]... 3 Flue. Cop 60 over guards SUSaUEHANNAf.. S. wheel.. Bark. S. frigate. J 3 IG 8-Inch. ) Med. 32 \ 300 2450 257 45 69 2G.G over 18.6 guards . i Inclined ... 4 Flue. Cop. POWHATANJ S. wheel.. Bark. S. frigate . $ 3 16 8-Inch. ) Med. 32 i 300 2415 253.8 45 69.6 26. G over 18.6 guards 9 Inclined ... 4 Flue. Cop. SAN JACINTO Propeller . Bark. S. frigate. I* 8-Inch. Med. 32 235 1446 215.6 37.9 23.3 16.6 J Square .... 3 Flue. Cop M ASS AC HUS ETTS Propeller . Ship. 2d Class. 4 75 760 161 31.10 TQ 15 2 IlK lllH ll -j Tub. I JOHN HANCOCK.. Propeller . Brig. 2d Class. 1 Brass 6 ... 20 230 113 22 9 8 9 Oscil g h. p. 1 Flue. Iron 2d Propeller . Bark. 2d Class. ii B.24II. > B. 1211. \ 61 382 151 22 14 10 Oscil g 1. p. 9 Tub. Iron PRINCETON Propeller . Ship. 1st Class. i. 12-Inch Car. 42 166 672 1C4 306 21. i; 17 9 ] Semi- f ;, Tub. Iron Do. fj Propeller . Ship. 1st Class. is 8-Inch . Car. 42 166 672 161 30.6 Jl.G 17 2 1 cylind l S- wich { 3 Tub. Iron I 4 U I,,.,l, vibrat g 2d Propeller . Ship. 1st Class. U "-I ncii * Med. 32 190 j 900 178 32.6 -M.8 20 2 J pistons. [ 3 L.&S. Iron Speed increased about one knot per hour, by diminishing the number of paddles from 1C to 8, or 4 in each wheel, t Smoka slack 65 feet above grates ; weight of the hull and equipments, 2170 tons ; engines and appurtenances, 542 tons ; boilers, 180 tona; armament, 97 tons; coal, 900 tons; total, 3893 tons. Displacement at 15J feet draft, 2745 tons; do. at 17 j, 3277; do. atl9i, 3824. 1 Has a small pair of engines and boilers for hoisting in coal ; a fresh water condenser, and a pair of Worthington s steam pumps. New boilers and screw. UNITED STATES, 1850, 51, AND 52. 35 i M t^- o c s.s 4) fc- H 3 a M o w ._; S* ^ 51) c u J Diameter of wheel or propeller. 5 "3 <u . l| of 5 Cj - -T3 BO U T3 TD 1 IM _c 5 09 ft) *a J o-S "" B Dip of wheel. Average number of revolutions per min ute. IM 1 91 6 o-g 8," i < Cut-off at V u2 "S II i S 1 Average consumpt n of coal. Water evaporated by 1 Ib. of coal. 2 5 ^ ^ - "3 o g 3-2.S osi J8S.S li 3 U . "V-. C o.2 t3 V *C a o Horses power. ji 3 a SJ5 0.9 Tons of coal Nominal. Actual. 00 (U v a. Z?l V 3 < S J) S M U= 1 T3 C 3 Per hour. < - o O J3 > 3 E ^k^- 48 |. 50 75 28 40 36 22 20 37.0 37.fi 25 CO 60 36 36 25.3 36 60 70 70 62.6 25 20 20 57. G 57.6 57.6 5 9 10.4 7 4 1C 22.10 24 28* 14 14 11.6 7.9 11 4 4 3 1.6 3 1 2 2.1 His 80 200 275 550 200 73 221 117 458 159 108 110 600 500 650 300 335 4 to 5 10 to 13 10 to 16 7 to 10 7 to 9 8J to 10 6 to 8 S 6 to 8 n to 9 8 to 10 7| to 9 8 to 9 6 to 7J 8 to 9J 8 to 9 8 to 9J 8 to 10 8 to lOi 9] to 11 7 to 9 5 to 8 6 to 7 7 to 10 7 to 10 7 to 10 20 20 21! 20 10 33J 8 3.8 3. H 6 Total. 26 21 11 26 30 20 12 80 I sir | 3 1 8 2600 2200 5400 2800 A. A. B. B. B Lbs. 1400 2280 2800 2200 51bs. 4.78 .49 1.15 8 4 2 6 6 7 4 4 6 6 6 G 9 10 10 4.2 3 1.9 1.3 3 3 3 21.10 16 8 17 19 17.3 15 14.8 13.6 18.6 20.6 16 17 27.6 31.2 31 14.6 9.6 8 8.8 14 14.3 1 6 7.6 2 3 22 28 52 16 20 20 29 wheel. 37a33) 14 15 23 25 13 12 1OI 1~ 2 J30 50 55 (65 23 25 15 80 46 14 18 21 13 3.6 1620 B. 1400 5 .83 .68 120 I H 3.6 2 1 1 1155) 1184) 1831 564 4000 5500 756 1090 499 720 5127 8652 7884 5250 1580 755 2350 2420 3000 5400 A. A. B. B. B. B. B. B. B. B. B. B. B. A. B. A. A. A. < 717 $633 820 724 2000 2000 600 564 3 cordb j cords 1875 3270 4000 2177 950 600 608 1100 1300 | 4.36 6.11 4.53 5.60 5.60 4.50 4.50 of pine of pine 6.50 6.25 6.32 65 120 48 230 260 80 80 64 54 25 243 50 180 112 560 90 6 5 4.3 3.6 3.6 3.6 6.3 6.2 4.10 5 9 9.6 10 blades 4 3.1J 3 2 4.1 3.10 3.6 1.4 3 1.10 2.6 2.2 1.9 2 1.10 1.8 2.6 2.10 2.6 2.2 o o Ill.o4 13 10 14 8 to 4 4 14 14 14 13 22{ 26J 23} altered J s ( 4 6 3 2 6 6 4 3.1 3.6 2.5 .44 in each (Pitch 3 2.6 13 14 20 oo 14 10 11 15 40 31 30 13 12 1 1 2.3 i 2 3.6 l a 2 1.4 i i 3 ^ .79 1.20 wood, wood. .37 .38 36 36 393 900 900 393 200 80 112 180 180 200 24 50 318 448 448 268 38 62 21 204 204 204 98 187 570 795 795 500 180 79 195 195 195 4.8 5.6 5.6 Pitch. 40 a 45 20 6M8 14.16 35 32 - 25.31 1.12 1.35 (t) 54 o J5J.M 8.51 52 .60 1.55 6 cstirna 4.30 6.55 G ted.) .53 .33 1.02 1.15 47 Tons. 1 The angle at the hub and periphery. Double. ^ Fresh water. U. S. MAIL AND NAMES OF STEAMERS. ( c w 3 &. O hi a. c*. o V T3 O 2 fen 5 V Ml 03 C C o H ^ W) 3 Breadth. . H. v Q (M O : M Is :i I w 5 ENGINES. BOILERS. Dia. of Cylinder. 4) .X 09 W V- o .c Kb c d J o ~a> iZ <U ju |l c "o CU Q Width of Wheel, or ii Propeller. Number of Paddles, or Blades. || Number. Ttf c M Number. T3 C Material. Pacific. United States to West Indies, &c. United States to Europe. f ATLANTIC Side whce st n it (t (t (i (i Propeller (i S. wheel (i K t a ii (i 00 c a. ia O JD 3 O i CJ id m w i c in < us o 1 w rt S c 5 T3 2772 2GSG .VII 2718 275G 2410 1733 1819 1903 1G72 2397 2G95 nou 1241 974 1291 878 1092 285 282 28G 283.G 284 2G3 236 341 J30 245 247.10 248.8 237 210 190 221 20G 335 224 250 212 2G5 JUO JOO JOO JOO 194 210 207 2G5 45.8 45 45.8 45 40 41.10 39 40 42 38 45.7 48.8 2 39 35.2 33 34 30.6 31 35 3G 34 40.3 33 33.6 33.6 34 29 35 30 40 32 32 32 32 27 26 31 31 31 33 24. G 25.6 19 19 19 19 19.3 18 19.6 19.6 19 18 15.6 15 2 2 2 2 o 2 2 :| o 2 1 1 o 1 2 2 o 1 2 C) 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 Low Pressure. Side Lever . (i ii ii ti it ii ii Vertical D. A. Trunk Cy linder over Crank. Side Lever . ii ii ii (i ii ii 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 J2 J 3 4 4 2 o Tub (( (( Flue (( (1 Tub Flue <( ii ii (t ii 1 1 Iron ii n ii (t it ti 1C (I l< II II U ({ tl 7.11 7.11 7.11 7.11 7.11 7. a 6 6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 G.10 6.3 1.8 9 9 10 10 9 8 10 10 4.3 4.3 8 8 9 8 G.9 9 5 10 8 11 7 9 3.fe 8 8 8 5 - 6 9 35 35 35. G 3G 34.2 32.2 34.8 36 1G 16 3G 3G 12.4 11.8 12.2 12.3 12.3 11. b 7.6 8 5 5 10. 10.6 36 28 36 32 3G 28 28 28 3 3. 32 32 PACIFIC ARCTIC BALTIC HUMBOLDT FRANKLIN WASHINGTON HERMANN PIONEER CITY OF PITTSBURGH. GEORGIA EMPIRE CITY ic fore ai CHEROKEE 22 18.3 13 10.6 31.4 27 33.6 32 29.4 8 8.G 8 7.9 8.10 24 _ l :i ::n PHILADELPHIA iree masts, and square sails on t CRESCENT CITY FALCON 21 23 22 21 22 22.6 X M) 20 20 13 21 18.6 22 12 12 14 6 12 11.9 14 2 o n 9 (i ii II (I 5 4 .2 5.G 6 5 7.1 4.2 5.10 -..11 5.10 4.9 6.3 4.6 7.1 EL DORADO W1NFIELD SCOTT Side Lever . BROTHER JONATHAN. UNION 33 29 33 14 2G 26 26 22 31 25.6 31 Side Lever . Oscillating.. Direct act g. Side Lever . it it it it Oscillating. . ii 2 4 2 o 2 2 2 2 2 4 it Tub (1 ?Iuc (1 (( (( K It Tub- II (( II ( ( (t (( II II II (( 9 10. G 35 8.9 8.9 8.. 9 8.G 8 8.9 2 28 feel 24 22 24 24 21 30 ? IN O *t3 0) bD to 2040 1057 1087 1099 800 1 1100 862 ->030 LAFAYETTE Propeller S. wheel (i M ti n i c ii CALIFORNIA PANAMA J-. ^rf rt CQ "5 g fc OREGON COLUMBIA TENNESSEE REPUBLIC GOLDEN GATE OTHER OCEAN STEAMERS. lM ci O I_ a o o O V JS = .2 *o 2 3-B II J fe E 3 in u C 3 .2 o 33 c 3 ,~ DESIGNERS, CONSTRUCTORS, &c. 0*0 n if" O D E ft "a S c o |Ei 3 _D a 8 o B E S C > > 3 O o * * O H O z * * Per /,6s. Square Anthracite, 01 minute eet. ./eef. Bituminous. 13.50 14 4 19,044 B. 5,880 Ibs. 800 New York. . 1849 Engines designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen & Co. Boilers do. by John Faron, U. S. N. 13.50 14 4 19,044 B. 5,880 800 New ifork. . 1849 Engines designed and constructed at Allaire Works. Boilers do. by John Faron, U. S. N. 13.75 14 4.6 21,160 B. 6,615 828 New York. . 1850 Engines designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen & Co. Boilera do. by John Faron, U. S. N. Hull by Wm. H. Brown 13.75 14 4.6 21,116 B. 6,615 828 New York.. 1850 Engines designed and constructed at Allaire Works. Boilers do. by John Faron, U. S. N. The above Steamers cost about $700,000 each. 14 15 4 11,332 B. 6,440 800 New York.. 1850 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen & Co., New York. 13 15 3 8,528 B. 6,160 736 New York. . 1848 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen & Co., New York. 11 14 3 6,798 B. 3,360 474 New York. . 1846 {Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen & Co. (Miller s patent ) 12 12 3.6 8,352 B. 3,546 474 New York. . 1846 Engines constructed by S. & A., N. York. Boilers designed by E. W. Smilh, and constructed by Molt & Ayres, N. York. Originally had only 2 flue Boilers, with a fan blast. Hulls by Westervelt & Mackay. 35 15 2.1] 7,279 2,800 558 New York.. 1851 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed at West Point Foundry. 35 15 2.15 8,028 3,000 558 New York. . 1851 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed at West Point Foundry. Burnt at Valparaiso, in 1852, on her passage to California. 12 15 4 9,464 A. 4,480 681 New York. . 1849 Engines and Boilera designed and constructed by T. F. Secor & Co., N. . York. 2 Boilers forward, and 2 abaft the Engines ; 2 chimneys. Hull by Bishop <fc Simonson. 12 15 4 9,464 A. 4,480 681 New York. . 1849 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by T. F. Secor & Co., N. York. Hull by Smith & Dimon. 298 New York. . 1849 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by T. F. Secor & Co., N. York. 15 16 4 2,986 A. 2,400 239 New York.. 1849 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen eft Co., with a fan blast under grate. 15 15 3.4J 3,390 A. 2,000 252 Philadelphia 1849 Engines and boilers designed and constructed by Merrick & Towne, Phi ladelphia. 281 New York. . 1849 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed bv T. F. Secor & Co. t New York. 15 14 2.6 2,500 B. 2,240 262 New York.. 1848 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Hogg & Delamater, N. York, with a fan blast under grate. 16 10 5 3,838 B. 2,500 228 New York.. to Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Cunningham, Belknap & Co. 370 New York. . 1851 Now in the Pacific. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by T. F. Secor & Co., New York. 24 fi Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by T. F. Secor & Co., New York. 313 New York Engines and Boilers designed and constructed at Allaire Works, N. York. 17 J 3 to/ 12 052 B. 5,472 640 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by T. F. Secor, Allaire 4.6\ Works, New York. Hull by Smith & Dimon. pitch . 164 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Hogg & Delamater, N, York. 208 New York Engines and Boilers designed and constructed at Novelty Works, N. York. 3 656 208 New York Enginen and Boilers designed and constructed at Allaire \Vorks N. York. 208 New York , Engines and Boilers designed and constructed at Novelty Works, N. York. 2,600 236 New York Engines and Boilers designed and constructed at Novelty Works, N. York. ...... .... . * . . 3,178 ............ 239 New York. . .... Engines and Boilera designed and constructed at Novelty Works, N. York. 14 12 4 3,816 A. 1,960 225 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Murry & Hazlehurat, Baltimore. 15 12 4 12,052 B. 4,400 640 Engines and Boilern designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen & Co., N. York. Average speed about 11 knots per hour, in 1852. Hull by W. H. Webb, New York. 38 UNITED STATES MAIL AND d J 2 J2 s NAMES op STEAMERS. CL, i S la H S, rt c .c Vo Breadth. a. Q "5> 10 B L* ENGINES. BOILERS. S O o" o 5 BD <M Sb 3 s Is Q Width of Wheel, or Propeller. j Number of Paddles, er Blades. Number. c W Number. T3 .= Material. o S O 1 8 H S V- 3 o U o 1 JOHN L. STEVENS . . . J S. wheel Nearly all Bark rigged, or with 3 masts, and square sails on the fore and main masts. 2450 513 467 768 280 180 165 180 160.9 214 150 40 25.4 25.4 30 24.5 35.6 26 26 17 17 15 10 21.6 19 12 11 11 12 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Low Pressure. Oscillating. . Dir tactg.cyl. over crank, tt Oscillating.. Inclined... . Side Lever, it 2 ! 2 2 o 2 2 2 o 2 1 2 2 2 2 Flue Tub. ti Flue it 1C (( It <( It 7.1 2.10 2.10 3.8 3.4 6.3 4.1 5.10 4.4 3.8 5.10 5.7 3.4 6.3 4.6 9 2.10 2.10 3 8 8 8 11 11 8 8 3.4 8 6 32 10 10.4 12 21.6 29 10 30 10 4.4 4.7 3 6 10 32 4 CONSTITUTION " MONUMENTAL CITY. . " ISTHMUS S. wheel ALABAMA i " COLUMBUS Propeller ISABEL S wheel 7.6 *7 *) .... NEW ORLFANS " 869 225 32.8 13.4 .... " (C PALMETTO " ti Side Lever . 1 1 Oscillating . Side Lever . Steeple .... NORTHERNER " 1013 610 610 205 180 171 214 175 32.8 30 27.4 35.6 27 22.6 17 19 21.6 18 12 10.6 9.6 Tub. ff if (( If (( 31 31 10 24.6 7.6 7.6 4.6 10 C 24 20 SOUTHERNER " ALBATROSS Propeller FLORIDA S. wheel OSPREY " JVo/e. The table of Nominal Horae Power is estimated upon Mr. Watt s rule, given in Bourne s Treatise on the Steam Engine ; and in most every instance, falls far short of the actual power that the engines work up to, say from l-3d, to 6-lOths. Mote. The crews of the Liverpool and New York, or Collins a line of Steamers, average about 130 each. Their Hulls weigh about 1,380 tons; and, at mean draught, displace about 3,724 tons each. By a comparison of the above data, with the mean performance of the Arctic, in twelve voyages across the Atlantic, or six each way, as per article in the Franklin Institute Journal, by Engineer B. F. Isherwood, U. S. N., it appears, that the average hourly consumption of (A.) coal was 7,978 Ibs., or 85J tons per 24 hours ; and the average pressure of steam 15.85, cutting off at 4,4, number of revolutions 14,028, developing 2,290 horses power, and making a OTHER OCEAN STEAMERS. 39 Average number of revolutions. Average pressure of Steam. Cutting off at Total Fire surface. Consumption of Coal, per hour. Nominal Horse power. r3 3 J U V When built. DESIGNERS, CoNarRiicToRS, &c. Per minute Us. Feet. Square feet. 6,109 4,150 3,316 3,230 Anthracite, or Bituminous. 640 70 70 119 69 239 87 208 131 93 208 191 101 239 113 New York. . Philadelphia Philadelphia 1852 Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen & Co. Hull by Smith & Dimon, New York. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Rainey, Neafic & Co., Philadelphia. Engines and Boilers designed by R. F. Lopcr ; constructed by I. P. Morris & Co., Philadelphia. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Murry &, Har.lchurst, Baltimore. Formerly the U. S. " Scorpion." Engines and Boilers designed and con structed by Hogg & Delamatcr, New York. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen & Co., New York. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Rainey, Neafie & Co., Philadelphia. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Rccdcr, Baltimore. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by T. F. Sccor & Co., N. York. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by H. R. Dunham & Co., New York. Since lost. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen & Co., New York ; with a fan blast under grate. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen & Co., New York. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by James T. Sutton & Co., Philadelphia; with Pirsson s fresh water Condenser. Engines and Boilers designed and constructed by Stillman, Allen & Co., New York. Engines from W. Point Foundry. Boilers by Merrick & Son, Philadel phia ; with Pirsson s Condenser, and a fan blast under grate. Was for merly the U. S. " Iris." Has since been lengthened 3C feet. 10 40 40 30 32 15 1.5 1.9 2 A. 1,200 Ibs. B. 1,680 New York New York Philadelphia "" New York New York.. New York. . 14 18 4 2,726 A. 2,240 New York :)2 E. 56 r. J23 1.8 3,334 A. 1,080 Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia 15 20 3.9 1 2,632 A. 1,284 npced per hour, of 11.666 geographical miles, of 6,082f feet per mile ; or 13.439 statute miles, of 5,280 feet per mile. The voyage from New York to Liverpool requiring, on an average, 7,738 less revolutions, and 31 J tons less ef coal than in coming from Liverpool to New York ; while the consumption of coal in the Easterly passage is actually greater, by 221 Ibs. per hour, than in the Western. A dif ference that is no doubt owing to the action of the Gulf Stream, and the prevailing westerly winds. The crews of the Chagres and New York (Georgia) line of Steamers, average about 112 each. The crews of the N. Orleans and New York (Windfield Scott) line of Steamers, average about 70 each. The crews of the Havre and New York (Humboldt) line of Steamers, average about 90 each. CAPTURES. FROM THE COMMENCEMENT TO THE END OF U. S. VtssKLs or WAR, &e. Class. JUIIS. Men. Commanded by. 3 3 Wounded. J S H Enemies. Class- ALFRED 24 235 j Como. Ezk. Hopkins ) 6 7 /I.. HI. 3. English, } NcwProvidence Colony, 88can- COLUMBUS 24 220 Capt. D. Saltonstall. . 1 non, J to 32-pdrs., 15 mortars, 4 to 11-inch, ammunition, &c. Forts. ANDREW DOR1A 1 1 mil Capt N Biddlc .... CABOT 14 80 Capt. J. B. Hopkins... 4 Hawk, Tender Schr.. PROVIDENCE tc 12 70 HORNET ID Capt Wm Hallock .. BC \ WASP ^rlir 5 I Schr- FLY Capt H Hacker } 3 Ship. LEXINGTON i O 1 Do Dllg . 71 WASP Schr Briir. 2 Transport Ships N. and Elizabeth ANDREW DORIA, ) or > M I - 85 . Molly (i ANDREA DORIA .. S ii i . . Bri" iC ( Elizabeth ti [True Blue Ship it U CABOT (t Esther Wnteun Bri/r (i it Forto. 96 344 tfi 10. Ship SACHEM 10 o D P t. bug . Ship COLUMBUS Ship.. 24 178 Capt. A. Wliipplc ... Vea ls {One Ship WASP ANDREW DOIUA Schr.. Brig . 14 . Lt. J. Baldwin 4 8 ...... 2. One [And recaptured n French Schr. <( Ship Do One CAPTURES. THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, JANUARY 20, 1783. p J2 <a S c .- Ora C V s Ca|>lain, Cargo, &c. -a 3 Wounded. ( Date. Position. February 17, to December, 1776. 103 6-8 10 8. 8 -2h. > 18 ! 10 ISO 35 \ Feb y 17, 1776 Mar. 3& 4, 1776$ April 4, 1776.. April 5, 1776 j April 6, 1776.. April 6, 1776.. April 7, 1776.. ( New Providence. W. I . Sailed from C. Henlopen. The 1st U. S. Squadron that put to sea. The Providence and Wasp covered the landing of about 300 Sailors and Ma rines. The Town and Forts surrendered after a feeble resistance. The Hornet and Fly parted co. 2 days out, and the former, did not again join during this cruise. The Cabot 1st engaged the Glasgow, and then the Alfred engaged. The Enemy made a gallant defence, and fi nally escaped by running free, while the Tender was captured. Commo. Hop kins was subsequently censured, for hit) conduct growing out of this affair; and on the following year, was dismissed from the service by a vote of Congress. April 11, 1776, arrived in New London. Enemy very much disabled and cut to pieces. Returning from W. Indies in Oct., was cap d by the Pearl Frigate, and on the following night recaptured from the prize crew, and carried into Baltimore. In co. with the Roebuck Man of War. The Brigs, will) Tories as passengers, bound to the W. Indies; the N. and E. was wrecked on Fisher Island reef. Capt. Biddlc returned from this successful cruise with only 5 of his original crew, the others having manned prizes. One of the prizes, with troops on board, was retaken by the Cerberus Frigate. Cargo of Rum, Sugar, Coffee, &c. , sent in. Released Capt. Harvey and family; con verted into a cartel for prisoners. Squadron of 1 1 vessels beaten off; Capt. of the Bristol and 50 killed, and the Ad miral wounded. The Acteon grounded, was set on fire, and blew up. Carried the prize to Phila., then sailed with despatches to the W. I. in Sept. The difficulty of getting men at this pe riod, obliged our cruisers to sail fre quently short-handed. Sent the Prize to Chester. In co. with the U. S. Schr. Fly, Lt. E. Warner was ordered to cruise on the coast, but not to allow any of the British Frigates to get between them and the land. Lt. Jones, among those killed , carried the prize to Philadelphia. This was the last cruise of the Andrew Doria. Prize recaptured, Jan., Z777. Lt. Wallace, R N .... ( Lt Snead R. N Off Block Island Oil Block Island 20 6-8 Capt, J. Howe, R. N.. P MR ? n y Off Block Island .... Capt. T. Slater .... .... May 9, 1776.. May 21, 1776.. June 3, 1776.. August, 1776.. August, 1776.. September, 1776.. September, 1776. . September, 1776. . May 26, 1776.. 400 Off Newfoundland N. E. Coast U.S ... N E. Coast U S Salt, Rice, and Tobacco N. E. Coast U. S N E Coast U S N. E. Coast U. S N. E. Coast. U. S | N. E. Coast U.S N. E. Coast U. S N. E. Coast CJ S } 6 16 Sept. 27, 1776.. Sept. 27, 1776.. Sept. 27, 1776. . Oct. 2, 1776.. Oct. 5, 1776.. June 28, 1776.. July 5, 1776.. August, 1776.. August, 177f>.. Oct. -1, 1776.. December, 1776. . December, 1776? * .... Sugar, &c .... .... N. E. Coast U. S N E Coast U S N. E. Coast US... J 28 6 > i .... Ad . Sir Peter Parker . . 74 Sev 141 eral Charleston, S. C Rum, Sugar, Codec, &c. Rum, Sugur, Coffee, &c. N. E. Coast U. S ) N. E. Coast U. S \ ] N. E. Coast U S | 1 12 C 6 ! N. E. Coast U. S 1 Lt. Jones, R. N Ma ny 42 CAPTURES FROM THE COMMENCEMENT TO THE U. S. VESSELS or WAR, &c. ; Class Guns. Men. Commanded by. s H Enemies. Clasa. ft. m. PROVIDENCE Brig 12 j 70 Capt. John Paul Joneo ALFRED PROVIDENCE.. Ship. Brig . 24 12 140 Capt. John Paul Jones. . Cnpt. H. Hacker l . HANCOCK REPRISAL. Do. 2d cruise . . Do. 3d cruise . . Do. 4th cruise. LEXINGTON DOLPHIN... j Sh,p . 1 Brig. | Brig... 32 Ifi Capt. J. Manly. Cnpt. L. Wickcc Brig.. j Brig. . J Brig. Cul r . .. Capt. L. Wickcs .... Cnpt. L. Wickcs . . . Capt. L. Wickcs. Set eral 1 . Sev eral Sea Nymph Britannia , . . . Favorite Alexander Kingston Packet... Success Defiance J Portland Adventure Friendship John 2 Betseys Sea Flower Ebenezer i I Hope ; f Active I Mcllish, Transport. Hetty Surprise Betty Polly John A Privateer Fox Friendship j Brig . Bug . I Sloop. .; Ship, H . i Schr.! | Brig . Ship. Snow Ship. Peter . Shark [ ! (One (One C A King s packet ( And several others f Captured 14 vcgscN in 5 days. Schr. Snow Ship. Schr. Ship. Brig. Brig. 4 SHIP S BOATS.... 2 do. do. 16 10 Capt. II. Johnston Lieut. S. Nicholson 2 Capt. J. Rice Prize. Scnr/ Ship. END OF THE REVOLUT[ONARY WAR, JANUARY 20, 1783. tJ Urn c V S 10 10 10 Captain, Cargo, &c. Killed. Wounded. Date. Position. September 3, 1776, to February, 1777. Sept. 3, 1776 N F Coast US 1 Sailed from the Delaware August 21st. All of these captures were made in a cruise of little more than one month, and sev eral Fishing establishments destroyed. The first 8 prizes named were manned, and sent in. The next 7 prizes were burnt, or otherwise destroyed, two, out of the 7, having been driven on shore in a gale 3 others were taken, and left with the enemy. During this cruise, Capt. Jones had a running fight with the Sole bay Frigate off Bermuda, and subsequently with the Milford, oft Cape Sable, (by some accounts the last ship was the Cerberus Frigate,) but by his good sailing and seamanship, managed to escape from both. Arrived at New Port, Oct. 7, 1776. Cruise from Nov. 2J to arrival at Boston Dec. 10th, with these prizes. The Pro vidence parting co. on the 18th. De stroyed the Fishing establishment on Isle Royal ; and upon arriving on the coast, was again chased by the Milford Frigate, which recaptured the last named vessel. Was soon after recaptured by the Flora Frigate. The colors worn by the Reprisal, on this cruise, are described as " 13 stripes in a while and yellow field." Sent into Egg Harbor. Was beaten off with loss; not captured. Carried Dr. B. Franklin to France, and was the first U. S. vessel of war that ap peared in Europe after the Declaration of Independence ; took with her these prizes. Sent his prizes into France ; the English remonstrated, when mock sales took place at sea. Released one prize with Irish properly on board. The Lexington arrived out in April, and enrly in June this small squadron sail ed from Nantes, under the command of Capt. Wickes. The prizes were sent into France, as before, and sold. The Reprisal was chased by a 74, and bare ly escaped, with loss of battery, &c. Destroyed the prizes. Cargo distributed among the U. S. army, which was very much in want of such supplies. Whaler Oil, &c N E Coast U S N. E. Coast U. S Canso and Island of Of Newfoundland j .... Of Newfrvnmllnml Canao and Island of ... A VVhnW to Sept. 28, 1776 I Nov. 10, 1776.. Nov. 13, J776. . Nov. 1C, 1776.. Nov. 24, 1776. . Nov. 24, 1776.. Nov. 24, 1776.. Nov. 26, 1776.. Nov. 30, 1776.. 1776.. July, 1776 July 13, 1776 July, 1776 November, 1776 November, 1776 November, 1776 ] Of Jersey and Halifax.. Of Canao Of Canso .... J N. E. Coast U. S ] Of Jersey G 10 150 Capt. Fox $ Prisoners, with 10,000 ( suits of uniform .... 1 N. E. Coast U. S \ N. E. Coast U. S Coal ****; 1 Off Isle Royal 1C 28 Off Isle Royal j Many < Capt. Mackey, rum, } i sugar, &c. J 16 .... Ma ny.. > Passage to France. Bay of Biscay. | Bay of Biscay. Bay of Biscay. f English channel around Ireland. June, 1777 to August, 1777 February, 1777 February, 1777 110 10 44 CAPTURES FROM THE COMMENCEMENT TO THE U. S. VESSELS op WAR, &c. g a 3 B w a Commanded by O CJ 3 Wound d.l b H Enemies. GO TRUMBULL .... Ship. Cut r Cut r Cut r Ship. Ship. Brig. Brig. 28 10 10 ...... 32 Capt. D. SaHonatall.... Capt. G. Conyn^ham. . 7 8 i. m. Ship. Ship. Brig. Brig. Veal s Ves ls Ship. SURPRISF ( Prince of Orange REVENGE * 305 Capt. G. Conyngham. . Do. 2d cruise RANDOLPH Capt. G. Conyngham.. Do Capt. N. Biddle 1 True Britton fGEN. MOULTRIE FAIR AMERICAN 2 NOTRE DAME 1 Officers in the State service. J Capt. N. Biddle And three other prizes Ship. Schr. RANDOLPH RALEIGH Ship. Ship. 32 32 315 180 111 .20 Capt. T.Thompson.... 1 One Schr. Ves l. Snow Ship. Ship. Ship. Brigs, &c. Capt. T. Thompson.... 3 in. .25 ALFRED Ship. Ship. Brig. Schr. Vea I . 24 24 14 8 Druid DELAWARE ... ....| Commo. Hazlewood. ) Capt. Alexander..... ] ANDREW DORIA WASP FLOTILLA ] WHALE BOATS U.S.A Brig.. Ship. . If S arms 12 18 18 170 50 Col. Meigs,.... PROVIDENCE RANGER RANGER Capt. J. P. Rathburne . .... ! A privateer Ship.. Brigt. Brie. . 123 <t 1 mi 2 asi g C *l A Lord Chatham 1 sloop and l... L Ship.. Sch r.. Town. [aland. Ship. . 1.4 St. Mary Drake END OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, JANUARY 20, 1783. 45 n c 3 o f-* J S Captain, cargo, &c. TJ JH t5 Wouna d. Date. Position. April, 1777, to April, 1778. / Scvc ral April 19, 1777 Off New York I May 4, 1777 This Cruiser was purchased and fitted out May 7, 1777 Coast of Holland I were sent; subsequently released, and July, 1777 1 prisoned, but soon after released. Some of these prizes were sent to Spain, and others destroyed. f Coast of France, Eng- J I land, and Spain. The Revenge having sufl ered in !\ gale, diseuised herself, and run into a small July, 1777 f Coast of France, Eng- \ t land, and Spain. I f 20 * * (Resisted) . . . . . . Summer, 1777 Summer, 1777 Summer, 1777 Summer, 1777 March 7, 1778 Summer, 1777 Summer, 1777 September 3, 1777 September -1, 1777 November, 1777 November, 1777 May 24, 1777.. Jan. 27, 1778.. Off Charleston 6 .... Off Charleston -, (Action with the Y.).. 5 .12 Off Barbadoes 3 days out of N. York. . . 4 days out of N. York. i 20 61 Ib ::! 26 G 26 I f f Delaware Bay, oil Red l Bank. I G ? 1G -15 Jan. 27, 1778.. Jan. 28, 1778.. Nov. 1777.. April 14, 1778.. April 17, 1778.. Ap 119&201778.. April 23, 1778.. April 23, 1778.. April 24, 1778.. New Providence Island . . New Providence Island... GO Cargo of wine and fruit . St. George s Channel 1 30 3 Lord Selkirk f Coast of Scotland -j 20 160 42 in. English port, where she refitted; then put to sea and made several more captures. The II. sailed from Philadelphia, in Feb.; was soon after caught "n a gale and dis masted, when she put into Charleston, refitted, sailed, and in one week return ed again with these prizes. Believed to be the first vessel in our Navy that car ried a lightning conductor. Sailed again in company with several small vessels belonging to the Stale of S. Carolina, that had been placed under his com mand ; and in the night of March 7th, 1778, while closely engaged with H. 15 M. ship Yarmouth, G4, Capt. Vincent, blew up : 4 of the crew only, out of 315, saved. The other vessels escaped. With $4,390 in Continental money on board. These vessels sailed in company, short of men, and bound to France, in search of military stores ; the former engaged the Pruid alone while convoying a fleet of 60 sail; 3 other men-of-war coming to the rescue, and the Alfred being too far to leeward to render any assistance, was obliged to abandon the prize. The enemy, under Sir Win. Howe, with the Roebuck, 44; Iris, 32; Pearl, 32; Liverpool, 28, and their Tenders, finally succeeded, after this loss, in destroying our force afloat that had been opposed to them, with the exception of a lew galleys. Took all but G of the crew prisoners, with 2G others. Burnt the vessel and public property. Spiked the guns, removed the ammunition and 300 small arms. Beat oft" the Gray- ton sloop of war, burned two of the prizes, and sailed with the others and some 20 released American prisoners. In the passage to France. Sent to Bor deaux and Nantes. Cargo. Flax eced. Sunk her. Cargo, merchandise, &c. Ordered her to Brest. Cargo, Barley, &c., sunk both. Spiked the guns, and set fire to the ship ping. In search of Lord Selkirk; not finding him at home, took silver plate worth about 500, which was subsequently returned by Capt. Paul Jones, accompanied by a letter explanatory, to Lady Selkirk. The Capt. and 1st Lieut, among the killed. Carried the prize to Brest, where both ships arrived on the 8th of May, fol lowing. 10 CAPTURES PROM THE COMMENCEMENT TO THE U. S. VESSELS or WAR, *c. Class. Guns. Men. Commanded by i 3 Wounded.! OJ h Enemies. Class. A SMALL Sloop Ship. (1 (1 Brig. Ship, it Ship 11 K Ship. K Cutter Ship. Brig. Ship. u 2 32 28 18 12 24 32 28 28 18 32 24 18 32 12 42 30 CD S Tnlbol h. m. English. pio-ot Schr . it K Ship. U Brig. 11 (( Sr.hr . Brig. Ship. Schr. Sloop Ships. Schr . Pack t Brig. Ship. Schr . WARREN aUEEN OF FRANCE Commo. J. B. Hopkins. Maria L. of M. . Cant J Olney , RANGER Cnpl. Simpson Capt II Hacker 4 in i i. PROVIDENCE Diligent II B M BOSTON Capt S Tucker < Patsev. . , CONFEDERACY <( I William PROVIDENCE UUEEN OF FRANCE Hunt. .T. P. Rntlilnirno. 1 clny. RANGER 310 ( 250 3i23 200 DEANE.OR HAGUE Capt. S. Nicholson . . . Glencairn L. of M. . BOSTON Capt S Tucker CERF, OR (STAG) Capt. J. Vnrogc scve ml . 1.10 Thorn Ship. Brig. Brig. Ship. Ship. Sloops Brig l. Sloops Brig ts Ship. ii ALLIANCE VENGEANCE BON 1IOMME RICHARD... PALLAS Capt. P. Ricol Commo. J. Paul Jones. 49 67 * \ 3.30 ; I. Scrapis .11. H M Countess of Scarborough.. do.. END OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, JANUARY 20, 1783. 47 Guns and j Swivels. c V s Captain, Cargo, &c. 1 2 Wounded. Date. Position. October, 1778, to October, 1779. 8 14 8 20 1G 45 Oct. 27, 1778.. March, ) , 1779 April G, ) j- April 7, 1779.. I May 7, 1779.. June C, 1779.. JuneC, 1779.. June G, 1779. . Uuly 15, 1779.. Aug. 2d, 1779, to Sept. 24, 1779.. June 2], 1779.. August 18, 1779.. Aug. 21, 1779.. Aug. 24, 1779.. Aug. 31, 1779.. Sept. 1, 1779.. Sept. 3 & 4, 1779.. Sept. 14, 1779.. Sept. 19, 1779.. Sept.20&21,1779.. Sept. 23, 1779.. Carried by boarding. Taken into Sto- rn ngton. Com rTalbot was promoted to Lt.Col. for this act by Congress, and sub sequently became Commo. in the Navy. A Col. Campbell and 23 British army offi cers were among the prisoners, who were on their way to join their regi ments at the South. Captured 7 out of a fleet of 9 vessels, and manned them all in 4 hours. Was subsequently taken into the general service. Cutout 11 vessels from a Jamaica fleet of 150 sail, 3 of which were recaptured. The cargoes of those sent in were esti mated to be worth $1,000,000. Sent to Philadelphia. Cargo of wine. Sent into Boston. Pierced for 18 guns. Sent into Boston. Was abandoned, a superior force heaving in sight. When captured, was prize to an English cruiser. Thin squadron sailed from L Orient June 19th, and on the following day the Alli ance got foul of the B. H. Richard, and both ships sustained such damages as obliged them to put back for repairs. August 14, sailed again, having in co. the privateers "Monsieur and Granville. " The former separated on the 19th, and was subsequently captured, and the lat ter was sent in with a prize. August 25, the Cerf parted co. to look for 1 Off Cape Henry { 45 150 84 Capt. Porterfield 1 1 Stores for the Brit ish army. J 12 24 53 8 19 Capt. J. Maddock Banks of Newfoundland ! I < Convoyed by a 74 and ( several other cruisers. Capt. Warlin 1 * r f 10 20 1C o 14 10 14 37 30 CO 18 135 32 o ?, 1 Capt McCaul Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic Ocean. Capt. Hall R. N Capt. Wardlow English Channel SSW. coast of Ireland.. 20 22 Coast of Cape Wrath. . Off Shetland Coal Off Scotland two missing boats of the B. H. Richard. Some of these prizes were burnt, some sunk, and others sent in. 3 of the lat ter, sent to Ber hen, were given up to the English by the Danes. One ship was turned in Lcith, and a brig was chased on shore. This action was fought on soundings, part of the time at anchor, in sight of the Baltic fleet and the people on shore. The Venge-ince took no part in it, and the Alliance did more harm than good by her occasional random shits. The B.fl. R. sunk two days after the action. Off Flamborough Head. OffFiamborough Head. 50 22 320 150 150 * 4 in. 20 Oct. 3, 1779 | The squadron arrived in the Texel with prizes. 48 CAPTURES ENDING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, AND U. S. VESSELS OF WAR, &c. Class. Guns. Men. Commanded by i s Wounded. .1 Enemies. Class. ARIEL TRUMBULL Ship. Ship. Ship. 20 28 18 199 Commo. J. Paul Jones. Capt. J. Nicholson /(. in. English. Ship. a Brig. li Priv. Ship. Sloop Ship. Brig. Ship. Brig. Schr. Ship. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. 39 in. 2.30 Watt L. ofM.. UA R ATI If! A ALI 1ANCE . r Alert DEANE ALLHNft! Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. 32 32 20 20 44 44 20 20 24 24 20 Capt. Saml. Nicholson. 11 21 $ sev l (hrs. 3 11 .50 DELAWARE Do ( Capt. S. Decatur F It E N C II . Le Sans Pareil In company with UNITED STATES ....( 3G4 3G4 j r . . . . , ....j UNITED STATFS : Cupt. S. Decatur Le Tartufe DELAWARE BALTIMORE MERRIMACK PORTSMOUTH . . . . . . . Schr. Schr. u 1C Capt. H. McNeil Le Bonaparte and Brillante Schr. MONTEZUM A L Ami " By one account, (Pcnn. Packet,) this was a Ship of 28 guns, which, in co. with the Nancy, of 14 guns, engaged the Saratoga at the same time. COMMENCING THE FRENCH WAR, IN 1T9S. 49 3 ra ry. "3 C > ol c 9 s Captain, cargo, &c. j 3 Wounded. Dale. Position. From 1780 to 1801. 20 34 22 12 14 4 10 2C 10 20 14 18 1C 14 28 14 1C 14 G 8 Ma 92 Seve ny. in. ml. December, 1780 June 2, 1780 fOct. 8, 1780 { Oct. 9, T780 (.Oct. 9, 1780 February, 1781 April 2, 1781 April 2, 1781 May 29, 1781 May 29, 1781 From France to America. Lat. 36 N., Long. GGW. Struck her flag, but subsequently escaped. A drawn battle, in which both claimed the victory. 1 heT. was nearly dismantled. Lt. J.Barney carried the ship by boarding. All of these prizes were retaken by the Intrepid, 74, next day. The Saratoga was never seen afterwards. From the U. S. to France, and released her prize, a valuable Venitian ship. Having landed Col. Lawrence in France, sailed again in co. wilh the M. de La fayette 40, bound home, but soon after parted co. with her. Engaged both of these vessels at the same time. Capt. Barry was seriously wound ed. The A. was recaptured on our coast; the T. was made a cartel of. Afterwards had a severe action wilh a British Frigate in the West Indies, in 1782. Armament had been altered in France to twenty-eight 18s & twelve 9s. During a cruise of 2 months. Capt. Manly was given command of the Deane on her next cruise, and ended this war by several brilliant exploits. Obliged to abandon the prize to escape from a squadron, of which this vessel was one. The first vessel captured in this French war. The first vessel recaptured in this French war, under the name of " Retaliation," by Le Volontairc, 41, & L Insurgente, 40. French privateers. The act of July 9th, 1798, was a virtual declaration of war against France. The F.agle being in company when the first was taken. Do. do. do. While under Capt. Phillips the preceding- year 5 seamen were impressed out of her by the British squadron. Note. The armament of our frigates first built, was usually twelves and nines. Do. ships rating from 20 to 24 guns carried long nines and sixes, and the smaller vessels light long guns, some times not exceeding four pounders. 90 \8 1" Capt. Coulthard I 112 55 130 80 Without resistance.. < ) ( 11 30] f Capt. Smith ^ 70 87 70 80 GO 37 50 1782 June, 1798 Autumn, 1798 Autumn, 1798 Off Delaware Capea Off our E. Coast f Atlantic and W. Indies j Atlantic and W. Indies.. Atlantic and W. Indies. Atlantic and W. Indies. Atlantic and W. Indies. Atlantic and W. Indies.. Atlantic and W. Indies.. Atlantic and W. Indies < Atlantic and W. Indies") Atlantic and W. Indies Atlantic and W. Indies Atlantic and W.Indies Atlantic and VV. Indies Atlantic and W. Indies Atlantic and W. Indies 1799 10 4 36 1790 12 62 14 14 128 C3 1800 1799 .... 1799 & 1801 G G 16 16 1799 . 17QQ 1 CAPTURES AFTER THE REVOLUTIONARY U. S. VESSELS or WAR. (0 O 9 3 o e u Commanded by 1 Wound d.i S Enemies French. j 10 a CONSTELLATION Ship. Ship. Schr. Schr. Ship. 3G 24 14 14 28 309 { 310 I I "1 H f Commo. T. Truxtun . . *2 3 h. m. \ Ship. 14 25 5 Ship. Schr. OA1MOFS tt II II FAGI F Capt. II. G. Campbell. Capt. B. Millar Sloop PIPKI^RINfi L Atalanta and Fly the latter Schr. ADAMS ii i ii JOHN ADAMS OONNFfTICUT Ship. Ship. 23 24 i f Brig. Le Dr-cade anil Jason . . .the latter Capt. M. Tryon ii BOSTON Ship. Ship. Brig. Ship. Brig. Ship. 28 28 18 28 14 id f 230 ii ii Capt. W. Baiubr.ilge ( Capt. C. R. Perry 4 11 2 Ship. Ship. 1 In company with NORFOLK .. .. in company with f .... .... In company with AUGUSTA ii Capt. C. Russel In company with HERALD Schr. 1 *0ne of these was killed hy the 3d Lieut, of the Constellation for deserting his quarter* early in the action. WAR, UP TO THE YEAR 1800. BB C 3 U C 4) s Commanded by, <fcc. d _ 3 Wound d. Date. Position. February, 1799, to 1800. 40 109 29 41 February 9, 1799 February, 1799 February 2, 1800 July, 1800 . 17M Off Bassatcrre, W. I...) Off Bassatcrre, W. I... The French frigate L lnsurgcnte carried 12s on her gun deck in this action, and the Constellation 24s; the shet of the former generally averaging 13 Ibs. and the latter about 22 Ibs. Separated in a gale for 3 nights, with 173 prisoners on board, and was carried into St. Kill s by Lt. J. Rodgers, Midship man D. Porter, and 11 men, and then to the United States. The Constellation carrying in this action 28 18s on gun deck, and 10 24 carron- ades (the first introduced in our Navy) on spar deck. The Vengeance cany- ing 28 18s, 16 12s, and 8 42-pdr. carron- ades, or total 52 guns. The latter final ly escaped .owing to the darkness of the night, and loss of the C s mainmast, with 186 round shot in her hull, and 160 kill ed and wounded ; and on the 20th Aug. following was captured by the British frigate La Seine, Capt. Milne, after a severe action of 1 hours, in which she is reported to have lost in killed, wound ed, and missing, 162 out of a crew of 453; the British sustaining a loss of 42 killed and wounded. Note. The Retaliation was the only vessel of tear captured from us by the French during this war ; and this vessel we had previously captured from them. Out of nine that pulled out from the Isle Gonaives to engage her. Afterwards given up under the treaty with France. Lost all her masts in this en gagement. Also an open boat. Note. These prizes were generally letters of marque, armed to cruize against our commerce, and embrace only those ta ken by our public armed ships ; other* were chased on shore and destroyed by our frigates and boats ; some were des troyed at sea, and others sent in. 52 150? 8 85 50 10 6 1799 . 179!) 8 28 1 1799 . 1799 G 2 6 52 70 41 1799 1800 ... isnn . 1ROO 4 10 12 1799 & I860 61 60 i 1800 isnn West Indies 1799 West Indies J 4 6 4 50 49 16 .. isnn West Indies. West Indies "1 1800 1800 (or Renard and Dove).. 1800 in 1800 West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. Off St. Mark s, W.I... . Lat. 22 50 N., long. 51 W 12 a i 1799 50 50 1800 1800 1800 60 220 54 Su 40 nk in. March28, J800 October 12, 1800 . 1800 24 20 West Indies. 1800 1800 West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. Weit Indies. Weat Indies. 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1SOO 1800 G 60 1800 CAPTURES TO THE CONCLUSION OF THE FRENCH WAR U. S. VESSKLS OF WAR. Class . Guns. Men. Commanded by Killed. Wounded. 1 <u H Enemies French, Tripolitans, &c. VI m 03 ( ENTERPRISE . . Schr. Schr. Ship. 12 70 83 1 3 4 3 3 7 ll. HI. .15 .40 L Ai"le . I CONSTITUTION Lt. A. SlciTclt 41 24 400 Ship. TRUMBULL f!:inl. 11 .Ic.wcll -. ^ Sully Sloop Schr. Schr. f La Pc ^ic. . SCAMMEL Schr. Ship. Ship. Schr. Schr. Ship. Ship. Schr. 14 20 23 12 ft .1. 3 36 12 . ... f.t M. Frrnnlil [La Tulipc Lc Felix.. PATAPSCO GENERAL GREEN EXPERIMENT < 70 15 Capt II Gcddes | Capt. C. R. Perry Lt. Chii;;. Stewart .... .10 .5 .40 *> i : 3.0 Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. AMPHITRITE Prize CHESAPEAKE Lt. D. Porter Capt. S. Barren Coimno. S. Dccntur, Sr. Lt A. Stcrrelt 1 o sev J A Privateer and a Barge PHILADELPHIA -] La Magdalen ENTERPRISE 94 Schr. Ves l. IN 1801, AND TRIPOL1TAN WAR IN 1805. ID c B OJ s Commanded by, &c. tj <u -- , Wounded. Date. Position. March, 1800, (o August, 1801. G 4 JO 14 6 7 (i G 3 57 54 78 no 40 45 72 * > Frenchmen generally ? 4 11 3 7 11 ]3 a 33 March, 1800. 1800. to 1800. Dec. H, 1800. Dec., 1800. Dec., 1800. Off St. Kills, W. I ] Also captured two others, not named. Re captured 11 American vessels, and whipped a Spanish brig of war (hat sought tin encounter. Sent the prizes into St. Kitts. Equal in guns and superior in men. One of the most gallant actions in this war. Cutout by Lt. Hull, with an armed parly in the sloop Sally. Capt. McConniek, of the marines, landing at the same time and spiking the guns on shore. Proved an illegal prize, and was given up. Of the foregoing list of prizes taken from the French in this war, ihc Insurgents was lost at sea; the llcrceau and Ven geance were surrendered up under a sub sequent treaty with France; the Croya bte was recaptured, and the remainder were sent in, condemned, and sold. Lt. D. Porter and 4 men were placed in charge of this prize, and carried her safely to St. Kitts, after a separation of 4 days from the Experiment. Also on board 30 invalids. Sent to the U. S. in charge of Lt. J. R. Caldwefl. A mistake. Assisted in repairing damages. Also recaptured several American ves sels, and saved many lives from ship wreck. In a previous cruise, under Lt. Malcy, this cruiser had a 7 hour s fight with 10 barges, manned by brigands. Sunk 2 of the former, and killed ninny of the latter, having had only 2 wounded, in cluding Lt. D. Porter. Carried by boarding, after an obstinate re sistance, the barge escaping. Feb. 3d, 1801, a treaty of peace was rati fied with France, when the Herald, Capt. Russel, was despatched to the W. I. to recall our squadron. Then fol lowed a large reduction of our small Navy. Our presents to the Barbnry powers having, in the mean time, failed to purchase their respect, or even to protect us from insult, a squadron was despatched to the Med. under Commo. R. Dale. Previous to his arrival, May 14, 1801, hostilities had been com menced by the Tripolitans, and on the 10th of June following, the Bashaw for mally declared war against the U. S. Renewed the action three times after 1st striking her colors. Threw overboard her armament, dismantled, and gave her to the prisoners, with but one spar and sail. Off St. Kills. W. I Antigua passage. West Indies. Port Plattc.. Dec., 181)0. May 10, 1800. 1800. St. Domingo. St. Domingo. ( American, seized for > ( illegal intercourse. $ 1800 10 West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. West Indies. Off Barbuda Or Tuille . 1800 c 46 8 14 8 1.4s- 50 or. is 30 4 r > seve ral Sept. 1, 1800. Sept. 13, 1800. Nov. 1C, 1800. 1800 Off Barbuda Off Barbuda .... 7 15 Off Barbuda f Oflf Birbuda G 54 OiT Oarlnuln Oil" B lrbiuH Off Barbuda 14 80 Mahomet Sous 20 30 Aug.l, 1801. i 54 CAPTURES TO THE CONCLUSION OF THE FRENCH WAR VESSELS OF WAR. Class. Guns. Men . Commanded by -a V 3 Wounded. V H Knemies French, Tripolitans, &c. Class. CONSTELLATION JOHN ADAMS PHILADELPHIA Shi|>. Ship. Ship. Schr 36 28 36 12 313 307 Cnpt. A. Murray .... .... h. m. .30 .45 Ship. Ship. Ketch Ship. Capt. Wm. Bninbridge. ENTERPRISE INTREPID Ketcli Ketch Brig. Ship. Brig. Brig. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. 4 1C >!4 16 10 11 12 12 12 o 28 44 3G 36 32 75 13 \ 11 ! Lt. S. Dccatur 1 PHILADELPHIA prize.. INTREPID SIREN Lt. C. Stewart Commo. E. Treble Lt C Stewart . . . 1 : 1 ^ O rt Vo 1 rf m >, 05 j -* J Brig. CONSTITUTION orrosun BV SIREN Brig. Schrs Gall ys Boats. ARGUS L( { ii u n SCOURGE Lt J U Dent VIXEN 19 Tripolilan gun.. CAPTURE!* "JSUTILUS s 24 f ENTERPRISE 2 BOMB VESSELS i Officered from tin squadron- M r Coindt. I.Chtumccy J .... b 6 GUN BOATS JOHN ADAMS Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. PRESIDENT Zebe k Zebe k CONSTELLATION Capt H. G. Campbell. CONGRESS Cnpt. J. Rodgcrs Capt. J. Barron. II ... in. 3.0 anil ESSEX by a May 26th, 1805, Commo. J. Rodgers relieved Commo. Barron in the command of the squadron. IN 1801, AND TRIPOLITAN WAR IN 1805. H c 3 C5 C 4> s Commanded by, &c. o OJ 12 Wounded. Date. Position. July 22, 1802, to April 27, 1805. i July 2->, 1802. June 22, 1803. Aug. 2C, 1803. Oct. 12, 1803. Dec. 23, 1803. Feb. 1C, 1804. (See Sept. 4, 1804.) March, 1804. July 25, 1804. Aug. 3, 1804. Am;. 7, 1804. Aug. 7, 1804. Aug. 24, 1804. Aug. 28, 1804. Sept. 3, 1804. Sept. 4, 1804. Sept. 12, 1804. Aug. 7, 1804. Sept. 10, 1804. Sept. 10, 1604. April 24, 1805. April 27, 1805. Oil Tripoli Killed a General, and destroyed two gun boats. Blew up, many of her crew having previ ously escaped in boats. And recaptured her prize, the brig Cecilia, of Boston, a treaty of peace with the Emperor of Morocco, and gave up the Meshboha. Was taken into the service 1 , armed wilh 4 guns, and named "Intrepid." Lt. Decatur, in this gallant night expedi tion, was accompanied by Lieuts. J. Lawrence, J. Bainbridge, and J. Thorn, Dr. Heerman, Mid. C. Morris, T. MacDonough, R. Izard, A. Laws, J. Davis, J. Rowe, T. 0. Anderson, and Pilot Salvadore Catalan! . Likewise by Lt. Chas. Stewart, in the brig Siren. Under an English commission. Taken in to the service, and called the "Scourge." This squadron, of 15 sail, anchored on the 28th. 1st attack. Lt. James Decatur, in Gun boat No. 2, killed, and 13 wounded al together. 2d attack. Lt. J. R. Caldwell, Mid n Dorsey, (No. 8,) and 8 killed, and 8 wounded altogether. The John Adams, 28, M r Com dt Chaun- cy, joined the squadron from the U. S. 3d attack, during the night, no shot re turned. 4th attack. A boat belonging to the John Adams sunk, killing 3 men, and wound ing 1. 5th attack. None killed, squadron suf fered in spars, sails, and rigging. The Intrepid, M r Com dt R.Somers, with Lieuts. H. Wadsworth, J. Israel, and 10 men, blew up, and all destroyed, together with 2 fast boats of the squad ron. Had been converted into a Fire ship, and convoyed into the harbor for the purpose of destroying the enemy s shipping. Arrived from the U. S. with stores, &c , and only partially armed. Arrived from the U. S. to relieve Commo. Preble in command of the squadron, with Gen l William Eaton, as Consul General, on board. Arrived from the U. S. in company. In which the Argus, 1C, M r Com dt I. Hull, Nautilus, 12, Lt. Com dt J. H. Dent, and Hornet, 10, Lt. Com dt S. Evans, composed the naval force, and Gen. Wm. Euton, wilh Lt. O. Bannon, at the head of the American forces, as sisted by the army of the Ex-Bashaw, composed the land force. 22 22 200 120 70 i07 Mostly female slaves... 20 in. Commo. Preble concluded Off Tripoli 30 Harbor of Tripoli OffTiipoli 1C 115 10 1C 80 1 O O 5 CJ The Bashaw of Tripoli and his subjects, 29 of whom were taken prisoners, beside ma ny killed Hnd wound ed Tripoli Tripoli Tripoli 19+36 3 + G 4 + 8 Tripoli ( 47 26 | Tripoli Off Tripoli. Off Tripoli a 8 In October, 1804. .... .... Off Tripoli Off Tripoli Off Tripoli. cooibi ned [ June 3d, 1805, this war was ended by a treaty of peace. All prisoners surrendered, and no more tribute to be paid. CAPTURES OF DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT GUNS. GUNS. UNITED STATES Carried. . Enemy s Carried. Class. Men. Commanded by j_; VESSELS OF WAR. Ve&scls of War. o _D . "2 _H T3 Jig g S v. 3 C 2 5 F-5 _ I j^ 1 -" r. .\ ( Ship. 32 < 40 \ c 32 12 Car. Long | 319 Capt. David Porter i. in - Al.ERT Ship. 18 5 2 J18 12 !2 Long Car. 46 20 T30 18 Long CONSTITUTION... Ship. 14 (30 i 24 M . Long Car. S4G3 Capt. Isaac Hull 7> 7 25 GlIF.RRIF.nE Ship. 38< iin 12 32 it Car. (J 1 Long ) 1 1 12 " 55 -I .i ( 4 ! Long WASP (old).. Ship. So 16 12 Long 32 Car. 138 5, 5 25 i Brig. 18 ^16 \l 2 ->. It. Car. 18 22 fas IS Long UNITED STATES . Ship. ! <32 ( 22 24 i-> Long Car. J478 Capt. Stephen Decatur. . . . 5 7 1 30 MACEDONIAN ... Ship. 38 1 h- 9 in 3: Car. 54 I i 18 (1 CONSTITUTION... Ship. 1 54 it it 4 HO Capt. William Bainbridge. 9 25 1 5f J Ship. 38 it tt ( 2 C Long HORNET ! Ship. 18 \ 2 \to 12 3 Long Car. | 135 M r Comdt. J. Lawrence.. ] 4 15 PEACOCK Brig. 18 H 1 -1 1 i Cor. it ENTERPRISE Brig . 1 t 2 ( 14 9 18 Long Car. | 102 Lt.Comdg. Wm. Burrows. 1 i: 40 1 Brig. l l 14 IS Car. LAWRFNCE Brig. ( O MB 12 32 Long Car. Comtno. O. II. Perry.... ! (, Ship. 19 See .. & NIAGARA u 20 " 1C II Capt. J. D. Elliott 2 Or S t 1 12 Loin; CALEDONIA 11 :1 > 1 24 Long 32 Car. a. (-VNClIARI.OTTI- " 17 ! 2 ii " ( 14 24. Car. ARIFL Schr. 4 4 12 Long Lieut. J. Packett 1 3 Cl 3 LADY PRBVOST Schr i: C 1 9 {26 Long SCORPION " 2 SI 24! Long 12 Car. 490 S l Master S. Champlin... ;. 5 ( 10 12 Car. 14 C Long SOMERS* it - It " " S l Master T. C. Almy... - >n Brig. ii 2 4 2 2 it TR1PPF Sloop i 1 1 nno Lieut. T. Holdup 212 Car. TIGRESS Schr. i Lieut. A. H. M. Colliding. )i & p LITTLE BELT . Sloop : <t 1 12 \ 2 C Long POIirUI JNE . ,, 1 II ,, S l Muster Geo. Senatt. . . fe Schr. i 1 9 ii i r, 91 i,: 1 1 C3S J or 24 Long ( /177 18 Long V jVole. The declaration of War, in 1812, found the Navy of the United States composed ci only 18 sea-worthy vessels, exclusive of a few small Schooners, and Gun Boats 7 of the former, only, being Frigates. By one account, this vessel carried 2 long 9 s ; nnd, by another, 2 IS s, at this time. A British account fays that n party had been left on shore; reducing their crew, in thin action, to 72 souls. II Another account incrriisea (he number to 44(1. While (he British account reduces it to 377. VESSELS OF WAR, milTAIN, IN 1812, 1813, 1814, AND 1815. Men. Commanded by 4> Date. Position. War declared June 18, 1812. Peace ratified T3 a 3 February la, 1815. o 3 ^ I 93 Capt. T. L. P. Laugharne 3 Aug. 13, 1812 Arts 1 lie first vessel of war taken in this contest. \Vasat this time in search of the U. S. S. Hornet. Threw overboard her Guns, and sent her to St. John s, with | prisoners, under Lieut. Wilmcr.* ^280 Capt. J. R. Dacrcs 15 G4 Aug. HI, 1812 (Lat. 41. 30 N I Lon.55.30W Was completely dismasted, and burnt at sea. Was cap tured from the French, in lyOG, by the Blanche Frigate, after an action of 45 minutes. She then mounted 50 Guns, with a complement of 317 men ; her loss, on that 115 Capt. T. Whinyates 30 40 Oct. 18, 1812 ( Lat. 37 N. ) ( Lon. G5 W. \ occasion, being 20 killed, and 30 wounded. f Was dismasted ; and both vessels were captured the 1 same day, by the Poictiers, 74, Capt. Bcresford, and carried into Bermuda. i [30G Capt John Garden 3G G8 Oct. 25, 1812 ( Lat. 29 N. > ( Lon.29.39W $ A new Ship, and fast sailer. IVlizcn mast, fore and main I top mast shot away, and 100 round shot in the hull. Carried to New York, through Long Island Sound, by |422 Capt. II. Lambert GO 101 Dec. 29, 1812 ( Lat. 13 G N. ) I Lun. 38 W. $ Lieut. Wm. H. Allen, accompanied by the U. States. Was formerly the French Frigate " Kenommtie. " Cap tured off Madagascar, May 14, 1811, by the British Frigate Pho-.bc, 30, after an action of several hours, during which the former sustained a loss of 93, in killed and wounded, out of a crew of 470, including, among the former, her gallant Captain, M. Roquebert. She was completely dismasted in this engagement, and was soon after blown up. Her commander was among those mortally wounded, and survived a few days. Was bound to Bombay, with Lt. Gcn l Hislop, and staff, as : 130 Capt. Wm. Peake 33 Feb. 24, 1813 Off Dcmarara . passengers, and several supernumeraries. Sunk in 5-- fathoms water carrvm 01 down 9 of her crew and 3 of the Hornet s, who were employed removing the wounded. Four of her men escaped in her stern i 70 to j boat. Capt. Pcake was among the killed. 1 (III! > Capt. Sam ) Blyth 7 14 Sept. 5, 1813 Off Portland, Me. Both commanders killed early in the action. The E. had 1 IJU ^ but 1 18-pdr. shot in her hull; the B. had IS do., and several of her guns dismounted. Her Colors were nailed to the mast. Lieut. E. R. McCall carried the prize into Portland. Commo. R. H. Barclay . . ^ 1 2 long 24 s, 1 do. 18, G do. 12 s, 8 9 s, 1 24-pdr. car., and 1 18-pdr. car. Total, 19 Guns. All, but the Hunter, carrying a pivot Gun. While, in the American squadron, all the Guns, excepting those in the Lawrence and Niagara, were pivot Guns, and the vessels carrying them were without bulwarks. V t rttV Pilt_in Hi IT One Gun, on board of the Ariel, burst early in the action, and the carronade on board of the Caledonia turned a : 502 41 94 Sept. 10, 1813 > ~ r L^ I".."."-" ! somerset down the hatchway. The American squadron had the weather gage ; and, the wind being light, the Lawrence, which fed, suffered severely from the enemy s fire before she closed suf ficiently to use her carronades ; and after she became unmanageable, Commo. Perry went on board the**? Detroit) and, for the first time brought her into close action ; soon after which the enemy surrendered. At M ra Mate J. Campbell . . 1 the time of going into action, there were llGmenin the American squadron on the sick list. The number of killed and wounded of the enemy arc taken from I their own returns. 39 Lieut. Wm. Ilutchinson. . Sept. 23, 1813 Atlantic Ocean. . Was decoyed by the President s accidentally hoisting the English private signal of the day. Was finally sold at auction, for $11,000. * The British and American accounts of this affair do not differ materially ; but in many of the more important actions, that follow, there are greater discrepancies; the British accounts, in nearly every instance, overrating the American force engaged, and underrating their own; carrying out the same principle in regard to the number of killed and wounded, the duration of the action, &c- To cndeavoi to reconcile these conflicting statements, or even to quote all the authorities I have examined upon each subject introduced, would be contrary to the original design in publishing these Tables. | As this was the first Frigate action during this War, and for this reason, perhaps, the subject of more varied comment and criticism than those that followed, I take this occasion to refer to a detailed history of the affair, which has lately been published in the May and June numbers of " Putnam s Monthly," for 13. r >3, under the head oC " Old Ironsides," which, I understand, will also reappear in the revised edition of Cooper s Naval History, now publishing. 58 CAPTURES OF VESSELS OF WAR, DURING THE WAR UNITED STATES VESSELS OF WAR. Class GUNS. Men. Commanded by 5 Wounded. 1 CJ H Enemy s Vessels of War. Class GUNS. 1 Number.! I O arried. S x Carried Calibre. nd C S Number. Calibre. Tl C M CONSTITUTION... PEACOCK * . .. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Brig. Sc.hr. Sloop ) ( W CC CC c 3 ? X > V I! i - 1 1 J26 10 17 , 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 i; 11 18 If $ 2 (2(J 5 2 $20 (f C & i G (12 < 8 I 12 ( 8 < 4 ( S! n (I It < <( ( I (t ft <31 / ii 51 < 2 )18 <( 12 32 12 3 (I >: 42 32 i 32 12 18 32 9 24 i U (t (( 12 24 32 12 32 (I Long Car. , Long Car. <t i Long Car. <t Long Car. Long Car. Long Long Col ad (t (( II II Long ( <( (t Long Car. Long Car. H ICO <.... h. in Schr. Brig. Ship. Brig. Ship. Brig. Sloop c< 1 oi rt pa .6 , ^ o >. "JC J I Ship. U Brig. <( 1 1 18 18 If 3! l! II II 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 i.. 20 18 1 l l 14 ( 16 I 2 18 [1 H ! 21 !( 2 Jl6 ( } 19 f27 2 ) 4 1 c 1C r; ( 4 I c t 1 i! (( (I < 1 j 1 (( (t it ( 2 ?22 (10 ( 2 18 5 h < 4 10 M r Comdt. L. Warringlon Cnpt. J. Blakely Capt. T Blukely . ..... 5 !8 13 C 2 3 4 1 I 1 29 C I 1 58 12 10 4 , 1! 31 : 1 O s rj oT S o i 41 4 OC 2 38 ! 1 4 24 12 C 32 12 24 1- :(. ! 12 1- 6 6 18 18 M 32 it <( 18 32 (t t< 32 1( 9 32 18 9 32 1" 12 32 12 , : : Car. (i Long (( Car. Long Car. Long Car. i Long Cur. Long Long Car. Coin. Long Car. (( ( ( Long Car. ti (i (i Car. tt Long Car. i Long Car. 14 Long Car. (i Long Car. WASP*.... (new).. WASP- ....(new).. SARATOGA ) REINDEER i 850 J | 45C | 132 I omnio. T. MacDonough . EAGLE TICONDEROGA ... PREBLE Lieut. Chas. Budd....... . Mid. T. A. Conover ALLEN SIR JAMES YEO.. SIRGEO.PREVOST SmS. BECKWITH BURROWS BORER NETTLE Mid. S. L. Bree.se Cspt. Chas. Stewart M r Comdt. James Bidille. VIPER .... CENT1PED WELLINGTON . . . LUDLOW WILMER o Ship. Ship. Ship. AYLWYN BALLARD CONSTITUTION... HORNET CvANEj .J LEVANT S) . . > . . PEACOCK NAUTILUS ...... * By British account, this vessel carried 2 long 18 s, instead of l:2 s. This change was made on board of several of (licsc vessels soon after the War. | Another account ndds one 12-pdr. carronade, and a crew of 13C, with 11 killed, and 15 wounded. j By another account, !) 18-pilr. carronndea, anil 1 IS! do., making the same number of guns. British account the same, minus 2 18-pdr. carronades ; 171 men 6 killed, and 13 wounded. i) British account the same, minus 1 12-pdr. carnumile : 131 men (1 killed, and 14 wounded. WITH GREAT BRITAIN, IN 1812, 13, 14, AND 15. 59 War declared June 18, 1812. Peace ratified Men. Commanded by -d Date. Position. T3 . c February 18, 1815. V 3 O fi (JO Feb. 15 1814 West Indie.s \Vlnlc convovin*". Destroyed ofi Barbadoes. 120 Cii|U. R. W. Wales 8 15 April 29, 1814 Cape Canaveral AVas much cut up bad 5 feet water in the hold and 45 shot holes in her hull, when she struck the P. not one! Had on board $118,000, in specie. Sent into Savannah, in charge of Lieut. J. B. Nicolson. 1 ! 118 1 Copl. Win. Manners 25 45 June 28, 1814 < Lat. 48".3GN) (Lon.U.15W i Was dismasted, and afterwards blown up. FIcr Captain among the killed, and most of her officers disabled. A Master s Mate, or a Captain s Clerk, surrendered the vessel. English writers speak in complimentary terms !" Capt. Hon. J. Aruutlinot. 11 33 Sept. 1,1814 <, Lat.47.30N. ) $Lon.ll.58W i of Capt. Manners, and his crew. Was sunk, with some of her crew. H. B. M. Ship Ca::- liliaii came up in time to save the remainder. The enemy reported the Wasp sunk, by the injuries she re ceived in this encounter, and a broadside from the Cus- liliaii. Commo. Gco. Downic ... 41 40 Capt. D. Pring 10 14 [ This action was fought at anchor, in Plattsburg Bay, Ihe G 1G Galleys keeping under weigh the enemy the attacking party. The Confiancc carried ""uns on two decks and had on board over 300 men. She received 105 round shot in her hull, the Saratoga only 55; but had all her Guns ilisfiblctt on one side tis Jiud ulso th c I^yiilc? which received 39 shot in her hull. Cooper, in his Naval History, says the Confiance had only 37 Guns mounted in this action the other 2 bein^ stowed in her 1000 Sept. 11, 1814 | Off Plallshurg, Lake Chainpl n hold. Commo. Downic was killed by the dismounting of one of his long 24 s, by a shot from the Saratoga, and Commo. McD. was twice knocked down, but not seriously injured. The Linnet was the last vessel to surrender. [-27 40 The Galleys afterwards escaped, in a shattered condition. Signal was made for our Galleys to pursue, hut soon after revoked, upon finding that their assistance was The Galleys and Gun required to prevent some of the prizes from sinking. Capt. Young, with a detachment of the U. S. Army, served on board of Commo. MacDonough s ship, in Boaty generally Lug the place of Marines. ger rigged. 1 84110 and 367 Prison ci 3. . 175 Capt. Gordon T. Falcon. . 7 17 I f Engaged both at the same time, in the night. 2d Lieut. B. V. Hoffman carried the former into New York, and 1 Feb. 20, IS 15 Off Madeira .J | 1st Lieut. 11. E. Ballard was given command of the latter, and was subsequently captured by the British . 138 L Capt. lion. Gco. Douglass 9 17 J \ squadron, under Sir Geo. Collier, in the neutral harbor of Port Praya, Island of St. Jago, March 11, 1815. 132 Capt. J. Dickcnson 14 28 Mar. 23, 1815 Tristan d Acunha Had her bowsprit and foremast shot away ; commander ) . killed, and was afterwards sunk. The II. did not re ceive one round shot in her hull. This, and the follow | 130 7 7 June 30, 1815 < St sofSunda, ) I East Indies. $ ing, were the last regular engagements during this war. Learned the first news of peace from this vessel, and re- li iiscd her i! (lay. CAPTURES. U. S. VESSELS, CRUISE, &c. Date. Position. Class. Enemies. Tons. Guns. Men. i?r?ir:ATF Pl!F-?lllPNT July 2, 1812 July 4, 1812 July 2G, 1812 Aug. 12, 1812 Aug. 17, 1812 Aug. 2. r ., 1812 Oct. 17, 1812 June 9, 1813 June 10, 1813 June 11, 1813 June 12, 1813 July 12, 1813 July 18, 1813 July 24, 1813 July 29, 1813 Aug. 2, 1813 Aug. 30, 1813 Sept. 9, 1813 Sept. 23, 1813 Doc. 5, 1813 Jan. 5, 1614 Jan. 9, 1814 Jan , 1814 Brig. Brig. Ship. Bri". 10 11 30 10 10 4 30 11 34 3. r . 10 10 9 41 10 52 11 9 3 J & G 16 8 10 Comino. John Rodgcrs. Soiled from New York June 21st; Squadron in company; arrived ut Boston August 31st. 2d Cmise. "1 Sailed from Boston October 8th; ( arrived at Boston Dec. 31st. J f 3d Cruise. Sailed from Boston April 3(llh;- arrived at Newport, Ithodc Island, September 127th. f 4. fc Cruise. Sailed from New Port Dec. 4(h; arrived at New York Feb. 18lh. I FRIGATE CONSTITUTION.. } Capt. Isaac Hull. J 2</ Cruise. Sailed August 2d from Boston; arrived August 3Ulh in Boston. 3d Cniiw. 1 Commo. Wm. Bainbridgc. I Sailed October 28ih ; returned February 27th. John of Lancaster 16 Sclir. Schr. Packet. Brig. Packet. L.M.Bg. Schr. Brig. Snow. Ship. Brig. Bark. Brig. Brig. Schr. Schr. Ship. Ship. Schr. North Atlantic North Atlantic . 12 2 12 14 o { Between the Azores and England 1 Maria o 8 Irish Channel Eliza Swan Alert 8 Fly G 5 mid n 7 G Off New York.. H. B. M Off New York HIGH FLYEK A OIT Barbadoes Off Barbadoes Edward > July . r >, 1812 July 28, 1812 Aug. 11, 1812 Au S . 12, 1812 Aug. 15, 1812 Aug. 1C, 1812 Aug. 19, 1812 Nov. 9, 1812 Dec. 29, 1812 Sailed from Annapolis, ) Arrived at Boston 5 Gulf of St. Lawrence... Gulf of St. Lawrence. . . Cape Race Brig. 1 Brig. Brig. Brig. Frigate. Brig. Frigate. Lady Warren > 9 12 3 G 280 Dolphin ( ) (Latitude 41 41 N., ) I Longitude 55 48 W. \ Latitude 32 N 49 Lat. 13" S., Long. 38 W 49 422 NOTE. The Men of War captured from the enemy arc more particularly noticed in a preceding table, and have only been added to these tables to present the result of a cruise, with the order of events. CAPTURES. Cargo, &c. Where from. Bound to. During the War willi Great Britain, from 1813 to 1815. Spars anil Lumber .. Quebec New Castle Burnt. Sailed from New York soon after the declaration of NewCastlc | Pictou ! Burnt. war, June 21et, and on the 23d fell in with the Fri- ( | Was sent to Philadel- gate Bclviclcra, 3G, Capt. R. Byron, which finally Ballast < phiii in charge of escaped after a running fight of 8 hours, during f Midshipman Cox. } which the President sustained a loss of 3 men killed f 10,000 Burnt. and 19 wounded, including Commo. Rodgers among the latter; 1(! of these were by the bursting of one Recaptured. of the President s chase guns. The Belvidera lost 2 killed anil 22 wounded, and one inid ti A Prize. j Mails, and 200,000. Jamaica Fulmouth (Several hours chase.) Sent in to Boston. Cod Fish Newfoundland.. Alicant Sent to France; was recaptured. Mails, &c Falmouth Halifax j Sent to England with 78 prisoners. j Fish, &c Newfoundland.. Spain Sent to France. Fish, &c Newfoundland.. Spain..... Sent to France ; was seized in a Spanish port. Ballast Cork Archangel i Burnt. } During this cruise was chased 80 hours by two Ships off N. Cspe, supposed to be a 74 and Frigate. The British accounts say they Ballast S. Shields Archangel j Sunk. } were the Alexandria Frigate and the Spitfire Sloop of war. Fish Blubber N. Seas Montrose ; Ransomed for 25,000, and sent 7C prisoners in her to England. Pitch and Tar Archangel Oporto ; Burnt. Fish Blubber Greenland Liverpool | Ransomed for 15,000, and sent 00 prisoners in her to England. Rum,Sugar,&c St. Kitts London Ordered to the United States ; was recaptured. [ Coffee Jamaica London Ordered to the United States ; was recaptured. Sec table, Tender to the St. Domingo, 74, ordered to the U. S., and finally sold. Cotton Savannah i New York : A Prize to the Ramiles, 74, ordered to Nantucket. ~| Having previously divested them of their valuables, paroled the Plantation Stores. ... London Jamaica Sunk. crews, and sent them in Barbadoes in the "Prince George." | Returning to the U. S., oil Sandy Hnok, passed near a large Ship, Ballast London La Guayra ; Sunk. ( supposed to be H. B. M. Ship of the Line Plan tagenet without molestation, but which, according to the British account, was the Dry Goods, &c Sunk. Frigate Loire, 40, Capt. T. Brown. f ; Passed the Capes on the 12th, and between the 17ih and 20th was chased by | I the I ritish Squadron, consisting of the Africa, C4, Shannon, 38, Guerrierr, 38, Belvidcra, 3(1, and yKolus, 32, under Commo. Broke, and finally escaped by good management and sailing combined, with the loss of only a few v . thousand gallons of water. Ballast Newfoundland.. Halifax Burnt. Timber Nova Scotia. ... England Burnt. Hemp, &c Burnt by the Enemy to prevent her falling into our possession. Timber I A. Prize; recaptured. Ordered iier to Boston in charge of Mid n Madison and 5 men. Halifax" Burnt August 21st. Had 4 women on board, and 8 Americans among her crew; the latter were excused from taking part in the action. With a British License. Sent her to Philadelphia in charge of Mid n Cox, U. S. Hornet in co. Bombay Burnt December 31st, and on the 3d January the surviving officers and crew were paroled in St. Salvadore. 12 62 CAPTURES. U. S. VESSELS, CRUISE, &c. Date. Position. Class. Enemies. Tons. Guns. Men. FRIGATE CONSTITUTION., f 4/A CYuisf. Capl. Chas. Stewart. Sailed December 30tli, 1813; arrived April 3d, 1814. 1 Hth Cruise. Sailed from Boston December 17tli; arrived in New York May 15th. FRIGATE UNITED STATES) Capt. Stephen Decatur. S 2d Cruise. ~\ Sailed from Boston October 8th, J 1812; arrived in New London, December 4th, 1812. FRIGATE CONSTELLATION-) Capt. John Cassin. and Feb. 14, 1814 Feb. 15, 1814 Feb. 18, 1814 Feb. 10, 1814 Feb. 23, 1814 Dec. 24, 1814 Feb. 16, 1815 Feb. 20, 1815 Feb. 20, 1815 April 1, 1815 C Ship, hr. Schr. Brig. 10 11 16 60 Coastof Guiana.. H.B.M. a tofGur Eastward of Bermudas. . . Ofl" Lisbon . Brig. Ship. Ship. Ship. Off Madeira ( CYANK J 31 j 175 21 138 Off Madeira and (LEVANT] Oct. 11, 1812 ; Oct. 25, 181:2 May 24, 1813 Ship. Frigate . Lnt.29 N.,Long.29;W. 1325 49 306 June 20) to [ 1813 June 23 } June 21, 1812 Nov. 1, 1812 May 1!), 1813 May 22, 1813 Oct. 25, 1813 Dec. 5, 1813 I James River & Craney ) I Island <) Barges. MY Comdt. Joseph Tarbell, &c. FRIGATE CONGRESS ( Capt. John Smith. f f Squadron of Commo. John Roil- gers arrived in Portsmouth, . N. H., Dec. 14, 1813. ( f FRIGATE CHESAPEAKE... Capt. Samuel Evnns. Returned to Boston April !( to 18, 1313. I Off Western Islands Lat. 28 N., Ions;. 42 W. Lat. 24" N., long. 40 W. Lat. 19.; N., long. 40" W. North Atlantic Ship. Brig. Brig. Ship. Brig. \ >" 10 10 10 26 17 14 12 12 Rose 182 Dec. 13, 1812 Jan. 12, 1813 Jan. 11, 1813 Feb. 5, 1S13 Feb. 1, 1813 April, 1813 April 7, 1813 Ship. Brig;. Brig. Kris- Schr. Schr. 400 12 H i i North Atlantic North Atlantic Nystead, (or the Valerias) "Seven of these were American sailors that had been pressed into their service, and two of them were killed in this action. CAPTURES. Cargo, &c. Where from. Hound to. During the War with Great Britain, from 1812 to 1815. < Fish, Flour, and ) Surinam Sent to Barbadoes with prisoners, in charge of Mid n P. M. Whipple. $ Lt. E. Stephens, R. N.,^ convoying the above | Feb. 24th, o(f Porto Rico offered battle to the Pique "I ship, destroyed. Frigate, Capt. A. Maitland, which hoisted Eng- Passengers, &c Grenada St. Thomas | made sail from the Constitution. Sunk. J Removed the passengers taken nut of the Prizes on board of a Swedish Brandy, Wine, &c. . Schooner; was finally chased into Marblehead, April 3d, by the Frigates Junon and Tenedos, and noon after went around to Boston. Took out a portion of her cargo, and scuttled her on the 2Gth. Cargo valued at $73 000, sent to New York in charge of an officer and 7 men. ! Touched at Port Praya on the Dili of March following and sailed on the llth r of March with the Prizes; chased by an English Squadron that finally captured the Levant, after she had put back to Port Pntya. Where the prisoners were landed on parole. 1 Sailed from New York June 21st, 1812; arrived in Boston August 31st, 1812. As one of Commo. Rodders 1 Squadron cruised off the Enemy s coast, and in Philadelphia . ( those portions of the North Atlantic, where there was a probability of fall ing in with their cruisers and commerce. An American ship, Mid n Edwards given charge. Portsmouth N. A. Station. 1 Lt. W. 11. Allen was put en board of the Macedonian with a prize crew, nnd both ships proceeded to New London, and subsequently to N. York, where they arrived through the Sound, January 1st, 1813. Sailed on her 3d cruise under Commo. Decatur, accompanied by the Macedo nian and Hornet, and was chased into New London, June 1st, by the British Squadron. i 43 Prisoners taken, 90 killed and wounded, belonging to the boats 3 sunk, < of tiie British Squadron of 13 sail, under Admiral Cockburn and f Sir Sidney Beckwith. Keepin " company with the squadron. See Frigate President 1st and 2d Oil and whalebone. . . Pacific cruise. Ordered to the United States. Parted company with Commo. Rodgers on Copper, hides, &c... Copper, hides, &c.. Buenos Ayrea . . Buenos Ayres . . Greenock the 8th of May 3d cruise. Burnt ; having previously taken out the copper. Cartel to Barbadoes, with prisoners, after throwin^ overboard the cargo. Wine, potatoes. &c. . Sugar and cotton. . . . Guernsey West Indies.... Guadnloupe Cork Burnt. All the crew voluntarily enlisted in the service of the United States. Sent to Boston. Dry poods, &c. . . Cork Brazil Ordered to Portsmouth, in charge of Mid Yarnall. Carpo valued at $700 000. Dry g ds, jewelry, &c. Salt.&c Liverpool Cape de Verds. . Brazil Brazil Divested of valuables, and destroyed. (British license) .. .. Lisbon Boston Condemned in Boston as a good prize. C4 CAPTURES. U. S. VESSELS, CRUISE, &c. Date. Position. Class. Enemies. Tons. Guns. Men. 1 FRIGVTE ESSEX July 11, 1812 July 13, 1812 July 2G, 1812 Aug. 2, 1812 Aug. 2, 1812 Au S . 3, 1812 Aug. 8, 1812 Aug. 9, 1812 Aug. 13, 1812 Dec. 12, 1812 Dec. 29, 1J12 Mar. 25, 1813 Mar. 29, 1813 April 29, 1813 ( Ap 129, 1813 I Ap 129, 1813 May 28, 1813 May 28, 1813 (May 28,1813 | May 28,1813 [May 28, 1813 July 13, 1813 [ July 13,1813 July 13, 1813 Sept. 13, 1813 Lat. 33" N., long. 06 W. Lat. 33 N., long. GG W. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. 220 ? < 5 8 11 10 10 9 98 31 Capt. David Porter. Sailed from New York, July 3. Arrived in the Delaware Sept. 7. . I 2d Cruise. Sailed, October 27, 1812, from the Delaware ; arrived in Valpa raiso March 14, 1813. By the Boats, under Lta. Dowries Newfoundland Hero Brig. Brig. Brig. Ship. Brig. Schr. Schr. W. Shi,) VV. Ship W.Ship W.SIiip W.Ship W.Ship W. Ship W. Ship W. Ship W.Ship W.Ship W.Ship W.Ship i 20 10 Fquitor and 30 U W Oil Rio Brazil Kll-/;il).-lll Oil Coquinibo Off C llHo Noreyda 15 Off Gullipago.s Islands ... Off Gallipago.s Islands ... Off Gallipagos Islands ... 270 28U 275 355 338 270 220 S70 274 357 259 301 o G 10 fi 10 8 8 11 10 14 8 12 21 25 20 24 25 29 21 25 21 31 23 30 Pulioy / j Qallipagos Islands Rose Lieut, (now Commo.) J. Downeg. Off Tumbez Charlton Ofi" Tumbez Lieut. Gamble. Captured at Valparaiso, March 28, 1814. - Off Ttimbc7 Sir Andrew Hammond. . CORVETTE ADAMS Jan. 29, 1814 Feb. 9, 1814 Mar. 4, 1814 Mar. 11, 1814 Mar. 25, 1814 June 21, 1814 June 28, 1814 July 28, 1814 Aug. 7, 18)4 Aug. 1C, 1814 Schr. Schr. Sloop Brig. Ship. Brig. Brig. Schr. Ship. Schr, 8 10 12 11 CO 20 7 G 21 U North Atlantic . Capt. Chas. Morris. Sailed from the Chesapeake, Jan. 18,1814. Arrived at Savannah, Geo., April 29, 1814. Sailed again May 5, 1814. Struck on the Isle of Haute, Aug. 17,1814. Arrived at Hainpdcn, Me., Aug. 18; and linrnt Sept. 3, 1814, to prevent falling into the hands of the English squadron. I Coast of Africa. ... .... Coast of Africa Roebuck Lat. 4C N 10 Lat. 48 N } Coast of England and ( Mary ! CAPTURES. Cargo, &c. Where from. Bound to. During the War with Great Britain, from 1812 to 1815. With l J7 troops Jamaica Jamaica Quebec Halifax Ransomed. Cutout of a fleet of 7 Transports, conv il by the Nimrod, 32, Capt. R. Hawkins. Ordered to Baltimore. Ordered to Cape Ann. Burnt. Ransomed for $14,000. Also recaptured, this cruise, the Ships Princess Royal and Kitty, Brigs Fame and Devonshire, and Schooner Squid, originally prizes to the Privateer Ros- sie, Commo. Barney, of Baltimore. Took 424 pri soners ; and was chased twice by the enemy s Fri gates. Win. B. Finch, with Mid. id on our Coast, by the Fri- y taken out. sly, captured the American erboard her armament, and nd crew, with a letter to the "ormer Captain, J. Randall, uns, and 41 men, and given to Lieut. Wilmer, and or- reacL.cd her destination, was inns and GO men, and given ex, jr.," and finally became to the United States. lip, and given in charge of fho finally burnt her at one jor, with her cargo, finding assport to St. Helena. lied 2, and wounded (I of her 10 was burnt, Mar. 25, 1814. d the American Whale Ship er at the Marquesas Islands, crew finally rose and took o New South Wales ; from red to her original owners, ic U. S. with a cargo of oil. i Frigate, April 2, 1814. 1, June 19, 1814, at the Sand- previously lost Mid. Felters i of the Marquesas Islands. 0. brce. Shannon. Was frequently i; and, upon one occasion, arting with the anchors anil Ballast Coal and salt Liverpool Jamaica Newfoundland. . United States. Ordered to Boston. Burnt. Cruising in search of theU. S.S. Hornet. Or dered her to St. John s, with prisoners. Ordered her to the U. States, in charge of Lieut Conover and 12 men. Jan. 5, was recaptur gate Belvidera. The specie had been previous Burnt. A Peruvian Cruiser, that had, a few days previoi Whale Ships Barclay and Walker. Threw o\ sent her to Callao, with her own Captain a Viceroy of Peru. Prize to the above Privateer. Gave her to her who continued to cruise in company. Sent to Valparaiso, to be laid up, or sold. Was converted into a Cruiser, armed with 1C G in charge of Lieut. Uownes, and subsequently dered to the U.S. with oil ; but just before slic recaptured by the Barrosa or the Loire Frigate Was converted inta a Cruiser, armed with 20 C to Lieut. Downcs, under the name of the " Ess a Cartel for Capt. Porter, his officers and crew Was armed, as above, converted into a Store . Lieut. J. M. Gamble, of the Marine Corps; v of the Marquesas Islands. Sent to Valparaiso, and finally burnt, off the har it difficult to effect a sale. Disarmed, and gave her to the prisoners, witli a j Resisted, until she received 5 broadsides, which k crew. Was finally sent to Valparaiso, where s Ordered her to Rio dc Janeiro, with Prisoners. After a sharp resistance. Had previously capture Edward. Armed her with 22 Guns, and left h in charge of Lieut. Gamble, M. C., where he her, and escaped to sea, May 7, 1814, bound t whence she was carried to England, anil delive Took out her armament, and despatched her to t Was recaptured on our Coast, by the Ilelvidert While in charge of Lieut. Gamble, was recapture* wich Islands, by H. B. M. S. Cherub ; having and 3 men, who were massacred by the native Burnt. Estimated to be worth $17,000. Burnt. Estimated to be worth 13,000. Divested and given up. Divested. Cartel to Sierra Leone ; worth $2">,00 Obliged to abandon her, to escape from a superior (Or "Mentor.") Destroyed. Destroyed. "| July 4, chased two vessels into the Destroyed. chased by the enemy s Frigate; was obliged to lighten ship, by p Destroyed. 2 Guns. Destroyed. J $55,000 and the mails. Rio Rio de Janeiro.. r } 1 1,400 bis. sperm oil.. Cruising without Cruising without Cruising without Cruising with Cruising with Cruising without Cruising without Cruising without Cruising without Cruising without Cruising without Cruising without a commission. . . a commission . . . a commission. Letters of Marque Letter 1 ) of Marque a commission... a commission... a commission.. . a commission . . . ( a commission . { I a commission . . . a commission... Halifax Newfoundland.. Rice and dye woods. Fish East Indies Newfoundland. . England Salt Newfoundland.. Newfoundland.. Salt Lumber and skins. . . Lumber and skins . . St.Andrew3,N.B. Newfoundland.. CG CAPTURES. U. S. VESSELS, CRUISE, &c. Date. Position. Class. Enemies. Tons. Guns. Men. f SLOOP FROLIC Mir 17 1814 R r |<r M r Comdt. .T. Bambridge. April 3 1814 \ West Indies f Schr 9 70 SLOOP WASP (Old) f Oct 181 Brio- 238 (i M r Cnrmlt. Jacob Jones. Oct 18 181 Lat 37 N Ion" G r > W Brio- 2 115 13th ; captured at sea,OiU. 18th. t i June 2 1814 Bark 207 14 June 1") 1814 g,-jfr \ViHhm 91 7 June 18, 1814 Pallas 131 9 June "3 1814 171 12 June 2G 1814 Ship 325 8 18 SLOOP WASP (New) June 8 1814 Ship 332 21 118 M r Comdt. Johnston I3lal<ely. Sailed from Portsmouth, N.U., May 1st 1814, arrived at- July 4, 1814 July G 1814 English Channel Brig. Sclir Regulator 112 15] 9 11 L Orient, France, July 8th, and sailed a ff ain An ". 27lh ; Au- 30 1814 Rrjo- 90 7 was last heard from Oct. 9th, 1814, in lat. 18 35 N.,and Ati 11 18H Rrio- 131 7 long. 30 10 W. Sept 1, 1814 Bri^ 151 2 10 Sept. 1 1814 Lat 47 N Ion" 12W Bri^ 18 120 Sept 1 1814 Lat 38 N lon l r j W P.rio- 114 2 Sept 14 1814 Lat 37 N Ion" 15 W 1C9 2 11 L Sept. 21 1814 Lat 33 N Ion"- 15 W Bri" 253 8 19 SLOOP PEACOCK } Ap l 9 1814 Rri<r 477 18 120 f June 17, 1W14 Bri" 87 o 10 July 5 1814 Oil Floren Hri 180 4 13 July 5 1814 Off Irish Channel .... Sloop 88 6 July 5 1814 Off Youn lmll Erio- 1C5 2 11 July ft 1814 Off Cork Bri - 140 . 11 Au". 1, 1814 11C 8 2J CVuiw. Au<*. 2 1814 Off Ennis C4 5 Sailed again June 4lh, 1814, and arrived in New York, October Aug. 3, 1814 Off Tory Island 97 C 29, 1814. An" 14 1814 OffN Ireland Bark \yj|i; 1nl 207 13 An". lf>, 1814 OffN Ireland Ship Sir Ed Pellew 307 12 14 Aug. 21,1814 Auf. 23, 1814 Off Cape Ortega! Brig. Hritr Dellona 358 111 6 14 Sept. 2, 1814 Bri. Dui-k 174 11 I Oct. 12, 1814 Barbuda, W. I... Ship. 270 o 17 CAPTURES. 67 Cargo, &c. Where from. Bound to. During the War with Great Britain, from 1812 to 1815. Sailed from Boston Feb. 18, 1814. Captured April 20, 1811. Destroyed. Refusing to licnvc to, was fired into, and was reported to have sunk, with 40 of her crew. Wss 1st captured by the American Privateer Dolphin; 2d, recaptured by the /Eo\as frigate; 3d, re-recaptured by the Wasp and sent into Boston Recaptured by the Poictiers, 74, same day. Burn 1 12 days out of port. Burnt G days out of port. Scuttled G days out of port. Converted into a cartel. Scuttled 20 days out. Was dismasted in the action, afterwards blown up. Fish Ballast New Castle Newfoundland.. Sundries Barley Fruit, &c Cork Limerick Mogadore Belfast Halifax London Guadaloupe . . . . Coffee anil sugar. . . . Bermuda Oporto Cruising Sweet oil Barley Leghorn Bayonnc Seville St. Petersburg . . Scuttled 30 days out. Scuttled 22 days out. Brass cannon Gibraltar Sunk with some of her crew, including the wounded. Barilla and wine Fish Lanzarote Newfoundland. . Gibraltar.. ..... Burnt 24 days out. Ordered to the U. S. ; waa formerly the privateer Siro, of Baltimore. Sent to Savannah, Ga., in charge of Lt. J. B. Nicolson. Sailed from New York March 12, 18H; touched at St. Mary s, March 29; ar rived in Savannah, May 4, 1814. Brandy, wine, & silks With $118 000 To Bermuda.... St. John s Buenos Ayres. .. Liverpool Bordeaux Liverpool Barbadoes Hides and tallow.... Salt Grain, brandy, &c.. . Salt Wine Burnt valued at $120,000. Sunk valued at $10 000 France Quebec Dublin Sunk valued at $40,000; had on board 6 passengers. Cartel for 38 prisoners ; had on board 3 passengers. Sunk valued at #32,000. Sunk valued at 55,000. Sunk valued at 15 000 Crates, glass, &c.... Crates, glass, &c. . . . Timber Glasgow St. Andrew s .. . Quebec Cctte Burnt valued at 35,000 ; had on board 5 passengers. Cartel for 50 prisoners ; had on board 2 passengers. Sunk valued at $100,000. Sunk valued at $25,000. Sunk valued at $21,000; had on board 2 passengers. Sunkvalued at $70,000. Grcenock Brandy, wine, &e... Fish St John s . .. Barilla Forteventura .. . Pt. Pctrc Tenerifle Sugar, codec, &c. . . . Halifax 68 CAPTURES. U. S. VESSELS, CRUISE, &c. Bute. Position. Class. Enemies. Tons. Guns. Men. SLOOP PEACOCK June 13, 1815 June 21, 1815 June 29, 1815 June 30, 1815 Ship. Ship. Ship. Brig. 57 C7 37 130 3d Cruise. Sailed again Jan. 23, 1615, nnd returned to New York, October 30, 1815. SLOOP HORNET ) 14 M r Comdt. James Lawrence. 3 f 2ci Cruise. M r Comdt. W. Cambridge. Separated company, and arrived in New York, March 25, 1813. 3d Cruise. M r Comdt. James Biddle. One of the squadron of Commo. Stephen Dccatur. BRIG ARGUS f July 9, 1812 Jan. G, 1813 Feb. 4, 1813 Feb. 24, 1813 Lat. 45 N., long. 23 W. Brig. Schr. 23 Ellen Pern.am.buco Brig. Brig. Resolution 10 20 130 Nov. 13,1814 Jan. 23, 1815 Mar. 23, 1815 June 9, 1815 Sailed f m New London ) Sailed from New York. ^ Ship. Brig. William 20 132 PENGUIN 19 Returned to New York Oct. 12, 1812 Oct. 16, 1812 Oct. 28, 1812 Dec. 2, 1812 Dec. G, 1812 Dec. 17, 1812 May, 1813 June 14, 1613 to Aug. 14, 1S13 Parted co. with squadron Ship. Brig. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Brig. Brig. Sloop. Ship. Brig. Schr. Ship. Ship. Sloop. Brig. Brig. Sloop. Ship. Brig. Brig. M r Comdt. Arthur Sinclair. Is/ anci 2J Cruise. Squadron of Commo. J. Rodgers returning to New York Jan. 2, 1813. f 3d Cruise. Lt. & M r Comdt. Wm. H. Allen. Sailed from N. York May 20,1813; arrived in L Oricnt, France, June 12, 1813. Sailed from -J L Orient June M, and was cap tured at sea, by the Pelican, Aug. 14, 1813. Fly. Dorothy. i 260 6 16 11 15 12 4 5 f 1 Baltic Bedford CAPTURES. 69 Cargo, &c. Where from. Bound to. During the war with Great Bri tain, from 181!) to 1815. Dry goods & spices. . Calcutta Burnt, being previously divested. ) Cartel for 150 prisoners. [ A portion of these crews, j Lascars and scapoys. Burnt, after taking out $20,000 in coin. J East India Co. cruiser, which gave the first news of peace, and which led to her being released on the following day. In squadron of Commo. J. Rodgers. Gin, wine, &c Calcutta. ....... Eatavia A Letter of Marque. .: Cruising Dry goods. Codec, fustic, <fcc. . . .1 Rio Maranham .... Young Wasp. Wine Madeira ! London Provisions Limerick Ballast ! Cork ; Ballast I Cork Antigua Bristol Bristol Pool I Pool Clay.. Clay.. Slate Bullocks . Lime, Wales Ireland Greenock Barbadoes " ( Cruising ill search of \ the Am. privateer I Flour Alexandria. ... Fish, lumber, &c. . . . Quebec...., .,.. Jamaica Brazil ... Provisions Limerick Limerick Limerick Bristol Ordered to the U. S. ; was recaptured. Ordered to New Castle; sold for 32,675. Divested of J23,000 in specie, and then burnt. Sunk immediately after the action, with of her crew and 3 of the Hornet s. Was subsequently blockaded in New London, and finally escaped to New York, in November, 1814. f The President, Commo. Dccalur, sailed Jail. 14; the Peacock | and Hornet on the 23d, the latter parting company on the Scuttled. 26th January. During this cruise the Hornet was chased 3 days by the English 74, Cornwallis, and narrowly escaped, (^ with the loss of her battery, shot, anchors, cables, &c. An American Ship, with a British license. Ordered to Philadelphia. War) subsequently examined by H. I!. M. Ships Tartarus and Colobri the former putting on board 9 American seamen. Ordered to New Bedford. ~| During the cruise parted company with the squad- I ron, and was chased , i days and nights by thr. [ enemy s squadron, and finally escaped, by good | management, with only the loss of some anchor.; Ordered to Chesapeake. J and boats. Burnt. Was formerly the American Pri- ("The American Privateer George vatecr " King of Rome, 1 of N. York. | Tompkins parted with herguns Made u cartel, on account of lady passen- 1 to escape from tlie Argus thia gers. ( cruise, taking her for an enemy. Recaptured. Late American Privateer. Was prize to the " Lion," Privateer, Burnt. Dublin. 13 Liverpool Liverpool London England Newfoundland. . Dublin London Burnt. Burnt. Burnt. A Transport. Burnt. A Transport, j Burnt. Ordered to France. Recaptured. Burnt. 1 Burnt. Also 3 other prizes, not named ; two of which were destroyed, and the third, a Pilot Boat, released. Cartel. Burnt. Burnt. Burnt. Burnt. Burnt. During this brief and successful cruise, property to the amount of } $2,500,000 is reported to have been destroyed by this Cruiser, before she fell into the hands of the enemy. 70 CAPTURES. U. S. VESSELS, CRUISE, &c. Date. Position. Class. Enemies. Tons. Guns Men. RDir; sinPN Ap l 5, 1813 May, 1814 July 12, 1814 3d Cruise. M r Comdt. Gco. Parker, and j Lt. Comdt. N. Nicholson. [ Ship. Brig. 1G 13 t of Af ic- M r Comdt. Johnston Blakely. Lieuts. Wm. Burrows and E. R. McCall. BRIG FNTERPRISF f An;. 20, 1813 Sept. 5, 1813 Ofl Portsmouth, N. H... Off Portland, Me Schr. Brig. BOXEIt 182 14 G ; Jan. 18, 1814 Jan. 20, 1814 Feb. 7, 1814 Feb. 23, 1814 Feb., 1614 Feb. 25, 1814 Lat. 27N., long. 571 W. Lat. 27 N., long. 57^ W. Lat.2i;N.,lon.84.iW. Cape Florida Brig. Ship. Brig. Schr. Schr. 10 Lt. Cornd^. James Renshnw, and BRIG RATTLESNAKE Kl 75 Mars 11 M r Comdt. J. 0. Creighton. Sailed in co. from Portsmouth, 1 Jan. 10, 1814, arrived in Wil mington, March 9, 1814. BRIG RATTLESNAKE May 2, 1814 June 9, 1814 Juno 22, 1814 Lat. 47 N., long. 8W.. Lat. 42 N., long. 23 W. Brig. Brig. Sloop. Lt. Comdg. James Renshaw. Captured at sea, July 11, 1814. SCHOONER NONSUCH ( April 9, 1813 April, 1813 Schr. Schr. 8 ! 41 S l Master James Mork. f SCHOONER CAROLINA } August, 1814 Schr. 7 M r Comdt. J. D. Henley. ) U.S. R. CUTTER VIGILANT. ) Capt. Cahoone. S A borrowed ^ FISHING SMACK | Oct. 4, 1813 OfT Newport Sloop. Dart Privateer. . G July 5, 1813 Sloop. FWIp 1 13 S l Master John Pcrcival, with 3G volunteers. NEW YORK FLOTILLA . . . . ( Capt. J. Lewis. ( NEWPORT Fl OT1I LA Dec. 30, 1812 Dec., 1812 Oil New York Ship. Ship. 1 Off New York . May 23, 1814 OlT Newport Slonp. U S R CUT JAS MADISON J813 Snow. Brig. G G 300 Hi U. S. R. CUTTEIl GALLATIN. . 1813 Brig. CAPTURES. 71 Cargo, &c. Where from. Bound to. During the War with Great Britain, from 1812 to 1815. Sailed from the Belize, under M r Comdt. Joseph Baiubridge, and arrived in Boston, June 10th. The Siren (frequently spelled Syrtn) sailed from Boston, Jan. 29th, 1814, and on the 12th of the following July, was chased 11 hours by the Med- way, 74, and finally captured, after she had thrown her guns overboard. Her Captain had previously died at ecu. Sailed from N. Orleans Jan. 2, 1813 ; touched several times at St. Mary s and Savannah, and arrived at Portsmouth June 13, 1813; sailed again Aug. 19, and returned on the 20th, with a prize; sailed again Sept. 1, and arrived in Portland Sept. 6, with her second prize. Armed as a Privateer. Which was subsequently sold. James, the English Historian, says a Mas ter s Mate and 3 seamen deserted their quarters in this action, and that some of her officers an l men were absent on shore at the time. A Spanish vessel, prize to the enemy. Ordered to Wilmington. A Swedish vessel, prize to the enemy. Ordered to Wilmington. Burnt. A New Providence Privateer. Had 2 killed, and 2 wounded, by a broadside, from the E. Ordered to Wilmington, in charge of Mid. (now Commo.) J. II. Aulick. Sent in, in charge of Lieut. Gamble. Parted company to avoid capture ; when the E. was chased 70 hours by an English Frigate, and only escaped by starting water, throwing overboard Guns, Anchors, &.c. Sailed again ; and on the 31st of May was chased, and narrowly escaped from a Frigate, after throwing overboard all but her two chase Guns ; with these continued the cruise, and made the following captures. Valuable cargo. Burnt. } This Cruiser was finn ly overtaken off Cape Sable, and captured by the Leander Frigate, and sent Valuable cargo. Burnt. } into Halifax. Seized and sold for a breach of the Embargo Laws. A Privateer. Crew principally blacks; resisted 7 minutes, mid lost 9 men. Sent into Savannah. Sent in, and sold. On the New Orleans station. Cant. Ross, who was killed, and the vessel carried by boarding, by 3 S l Mastern of the U. S. N., and 23 volunteers. Tender to the Pole-tiers, 74. Carried by boarding; her commander, a M r Mate, killed, and a Midshipman mortally wounded. Carried into port. Carried into port. r> t ( Upon several occasions exchanged shots with vessels of 10 P rt - I the enemy s squadron. Carried to Savannah. Carried to Charleston. British account Cruising Cofl ee Cape Francis... St. Thomas .... Salt Nassau Fish, &c ,. ) Spanish Colors .. CAPTURES. U. S. VESSELS CRUISE, &c. Date. Position. Class. Enemies. Tons. Guns. Men. GUN BOAT No 10 > 1813 Brig. Schr. , Schr. i GUN BOAT No r i\ ) June, 1814 Nov., 1814 July 14, 1814 Sept. 9, 1814 Sept. 9, 1814 Jan. C, 1815 Jan. 19, 1815 Jan. 21, 181.-> Jan. 21, 1815 Jan. 21, 1815 Jan. 29, 1815 Jan. 29, 1815 May 14, 1814 Sept. 18, 1814 During the war with Great Britain. Feb. 13, 1815 S l M r Eli Brown. ) GUNBOAT No. 81 ) Lieut. Wm. Bainbriclge. x GUN BOAT No 88 i Schr. Schr. 1 13 35 13 10 140 40 .15 S l M r Gco. Clement. V GUNBOAT No 151 ) Sapelo Bar S C S l M r Pendleton. ) GUN BOAT No 100 LAUNCH, with 38 men J Erig. Schr. Schr. Launch. Bouts. Schr. Schr. 4 S l M r Wm. Johnson. S 1 (i BOATS with 50 men f Lake Borgne and the Mississippi. North Edisto > Purser T. Shields. LAUNCH, 3 Barges, and 25 men C Lt. Lawrence Kearney. ( FORT CASSIN, 4 guns & 100 men ] Capt. A. W.Thornton, U.S. A. > and Lieut. S. Cassin, U. S. N. j FORT BOWYER, 20 guns and 158 men. Maj. Lawrence, U. S. A. 5 FLOTILLA, GUN BOATS, &c.,l On the Charleston and St. Mary s stations. Capt. II. G. Campbell. Capt. J. II. Dent. &c., &c. J One 1 Six.. 7 1 Otter Creek, Vt., and 1 Lake Champlain. Mobile Bay One bomb vessel and 8 galleys. J 1 20 Ship. 1 Sclir. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Si.hr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Sloop. Schr. n On the Southern Coast of the United States, and in the Bays, In lets, &c. Bull s Bay 1 ! Eliza Alligator Florida 1 14 Brant CAPTURES. Cargo, &c. Wlierc from. Bound to. During the war with Great Britain, from 1812 to 1815. Lt. Palmer, R. N. ) I M r Mate& Mid n ^ Hon. W. II. Percy, ) R. N. Cargo of Flour. ... 1 ( $12,000 in specie i Condemned and sold in New Orleans. ) Condemned and sold in New Orleans. Condemned and sold in New Hertford. Most of these gun boats were ^ commanded by several difter- ent officers during the war. Belonging to the enemy s squadron. Or dered to New Bedford. Lt. C. L. Baker, R. N. A Tender to the Tenedos frigate. Ordered to Ports mouth with a recaptured boat. 1 Surrendered, after receiving the 2d shot. Belonging to enemy s squadron. Also 3 armed boats captured by Midship man McGowan. Clothing for the British army, in charge of an officer of the Roynl Navy. Burnt. Sailors and soldiers, under Lt. Brydgers, of the R. N. Burnt the schooners and sunk one boat, two others subsequently escaped with a portion of their crews. Gave the remaining prisoners to the U. S. Army. Also a Launch belonging to the former. Were gallantly carried by board ing, while under the fire of one of ihe enemy s frigates. Made an attack, and were beaten ofi", with the loss of two boats. Run ashore and blew up, and many on board killed. II. B. M. ship Carroll and brig Sophia suffered severely in the attack, which lasted 3 hours ; 4 Ame ricans were killed and 5 wounded. The enemy s force consisted of 4 ves sels of war, carrying 96 guns and COO men, besides a mixed land force of Marines, Indians, and Negroes, with two pieces of artillery, out of which 232 arc reported to have been killed, and the remainder obliged to retire. Upon a subsequent attack, when both parlies were reinforced, the commanding officer capitulated, and the Fort continued in the possession of the enemy until the close of the war. These prizes were captured on or near the Coast, and generally carried into the nearest ports for condemnation and sale. The particulars of their cap ture, &c., I have not been able to find. Two of the brigs are reported to have been captured by S l Master Foster, in Gun Boat No. C2. Tender to the Severn, in charge of a M r mate and Mid n ; afterwards lost. 74 CAPTURES. U. S. VESSELS, &c. Date. Position. Class. Enemies. Tons. Guns. Men. SaUADRON [ on LAKE ONTARIO, Comma. Isaac Chauncey,&c. Nov. 10, 1812 Nov. 10, 1812 Nov. 10, 1812 April 27, 1813 Off Kin^s on Schr Whitin" 4 14 York U C Cri" 1 Schr June 1G, 1813 Oct. 5, 1813 Oct. 5, 1813 Oct. 5, 1813 Oct. 5, 1813 Oct. 5, 1813 Oct. 5, 1813 Oct C 1813 21 1 1 s c. ) J I 18G Lt. W. Chaiinccy. x Off F ll^c Ducks Schr ^ f S fco- J^i Off False Ducks . . . Schr. Off F Use Ducks Schr Off False Ducks Cutter. MV Comdt. M. T. Woolscy. Ofi Fahe Ducks Sloop Off False Ducks Sloop | Off False Ducks . . Schr M r Ccinult. M. T. Woolscy. M. Cornell. Woolscy & ISO sailors Major Appling and 130 Riflemen. May 30, 18 M May 30, 1814 June 1!), 1814 June 28, 1814 Aug. 5, 1814 fi 1 14 1G 18 M r Comdt. J. D. Elliott. LAKF ERIF ( Oct. 8, 1812 Oct. 8, 1812 Nov. 23, 1812 1813 G 56 12 Lt. J. D. Elliott. ( In boats, Lt. Samuel Angus, 10 ) Niagara. * Fort. Schr. LAKE HURON 1 and LAKE SUPERIOR. July 20, 1814 to Sept., 1814 (OffSt Joseph s Schr Mink 100 Lake Superior ^ Fort St. Mary s ) ...... Cnpt. Arthur Sinclair. Assisted by Lieut. Daniel Turner in boats. J Nautuuwassauga.. ! Schr. ^ Nautauwassauga Fort 3 4 BAEBABY POWERS. U. S. VESSELS, &c. Class. Guns. Commanded by Class. Enemies. Guns. Men. Position. Date. GUERRIERE Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Brig. Bri K . Brig. Schr. Schr. 44 41 38 3G 18 18 11 14 13 U Commo. S. Decalur M r Comdt. W. Lewis... Capt. J;icoh Jones. Capt. Chas. Gordon. M. Comdt. J. D. Elliott. M. Conidt. John Downen. Lt. T. Gamble. Lt. J. U. Nicholson. Lt. A. J. Dallas. Lt. W. Chauncey. Ship. Brig. I!< Fri and lo.st one ( A ALOERINI. Mahoiida. . . Esledio .... 4G 22 4:iG 180 Rnis Ilammida. . . . ( OffCape DeGatt * \ &Palos J June 17, 1815 June 19, 1815 GUERRIERE MACEDONIAN .... CONSTELLATION. ONTARIO th of the above captures were made by the Guerriere. The ite resisted 2. r > minutes, during which her loss was 30 killed many morn wounded, including her Admiral. The Guerriere "> killed and 34 wounded, many of the latter by the bunting of f her guns, joat from the Brig was sunk in attempting to escape to the shore. EPERVIFR SPARK FLAMBEAU SPITFIRE TORCH CAPTURES. 75 Captain, Cargo, &c. Durin"; the War with Great Britain from 1813 to 1815. Burnt by Lt. McPherson in the Schooner Hamilton, ") Carried into Sacket s Harbor by Lt. Mix of the Growler. Carried into Socket s I larbor by Lt. Mix of the Growler. And a vessel pierced for 20 guns, on the stocks, burnt. and a Lieut. Capt. Brock, brother of Gcnl. Brock, 01 board Afterwards the U. S. Schooner Scourge. Ammunition, &.c., carried into Sacket s Harbor. ) These were formerly the U. S. Sehooncis "Julia" and \ "Growler." Prisoners, including Army and Navy officers. C One, Gun Boat also captured by Caplain Morgan s Ritle company, that had been driven on shore in a I storm. Capt. Popliam, R. N.. } Resisted about 10 minutes during which they lost 14 Capt. Spilsbury, R. N. 1 *> killcl1 and " s wounded. Capt. II. Landon, R. N. Scuttled, i n. ( now Commo.) Gregory was promoted Burnt. ) for his gallantry in this expedition. Was chased on shore and burnt. The Squadron also assisted the Army under Genl. Dearborn in taking York, U. ( ., on the SJ7th of April, 1813, losing 2 midshipmen and 15 killed and wounded. While the army lost in killed and wounded 269, includ ing among the latter Brig. Gcnl. Zcbulon 1 ike. Likewise, in taking Fort George on the 27ih of May, 18K!, where the American loss was 17 killed and 45 wounded. Also, in attacking York the 2d time, July 30th, and destroying 11 boats. Had several running engagements with the British Squadron under Sir James Yco, (see table page,) whose force at, the close of the war was as follows : Ship St. Lawrence, 74, Commo. Sir. James Yeo. Ship Prince Regent, 58, Capt. O Conncr. Ship Princess Charlotte, 42, Capt. Mulcastcr. Ship Montreal, 24, Capt. Downie, late "Wolf." Ship Niagara, 22, Capt. Popliam, late "Royal Geo." Brig Star, 14, Capt. Clover, "Melville." Schooner Magnet, 1C, Lt. Dubbs, late "Sidney Smith." Schooner Netley, 14, Lt. Owens, late Beresibrd. Decides several anncd Barges and Boats. I Lt. King, &c. And 30 American prisoners. And 10 American prisoners. Ac Valuable cargo. Late U. S. Brig "Adams." Lt. Elliott was assisted in cutting out these vessels by S l Master Watts, and by Captain Towson, U. S. A., with 50 soldiers, and lost only 1 killed and 4 wounded in boarding. The D. was finally burnt. ^companying a detachment of the Army under Lt. Col. Bocrstler and Capt. King of about 350 men, captured the Fort, burnt the Barracks, and sustained a loss of about 30 killed and wounded, besides CO prisoners; among the wounded were 8 sea officers out of the 12 engaged. Frozen up opposite to Eric, and captured by the people from shore. Flour, &,c Provisions Bilged and burnt. Furs, &c Fuis, &c Burnt. Furs, &c. Burnt. Indian goods Burnt. Blew up the Fort the latter lost in a ; ile. This expedition was accompanied by a detachment of the Army under Col. Croghan, Major Holmes, and Capt. Vanhorn. The two latter were killed in the Fort Michilimackinack August 4th, 1814, where the enemy was very strongly fortified, and assisted by u large body of Indians. } These, prizes were principally Hudson Bay company s property, and the two last named were in charge of Lt. YVorsley of the ) British Navy. BARBARY POWERS. REMARKS. Our treaty stipulations with these powers having been disregarded for many years, war was finally declared by the United States against Algiers, March 3d, 1815, and the Squadron here named was despatched to the Mediterranean under Commo. Decatur. When the foregoing captures followed, and negotiations ensued, resulting in a Trealy of Peace with the Dey of Algiers June 30, 1815, and with the Bey of Tunis July 31, 1815, and with the Bushaw of Tripoli August 9, 1815. When the ubovc prizes were given up, all prisoners released on both sides, the Bey of Tunis made to pay $1G,000, ^nd the Bashaw of Tripoli made to pay $25,000, to the United Slates. Commo. Decatur despatched the Epcrvier, Lt. J. T. Shnhriek, to the United States with the liberated captives, and M r Comdt. Lewis as bearer of the above mentioned treaties. She sailed July 10, 1815, passed the Rock of Gibraltar on ihe 14th, and was reported to have been seen on the 8th of August in Latitude 3 J.4 N., and Longitude 61. 18 W., just previous to a heavy gale; since which nothing has been heard of her. 76 CAPTURES OF II. S. VESSELS. w e3 O m a 3 C3 Commanded by Dale. Position. Pirates. VESUVIUS Kctcli. Boats. Coats. 1G3 162 1C2 162 162 Schr. Sclir. 5 23 65 156 163 163 11 5 5 5 5 5 14 1 5 5 5 5 5 3 1 G C 12 12 18 12 12 12 12 1 12 12 2 , 12 12 12 18 18 Lt B F Reed Feb. 1810 Feb. 1810 Feb. 1810 Aug. 7, 1811 Aug. 10, 1811 Sept. 7, 1811 Sept. 7, 1S11 Sept. 7, 1811 Sept. 11, 1814 Sept. 1C, 1814 Sept. 16, 1814 Sept. 23, 1814 Sept. 24, 1814 Off the Mississippi river VESUVIUS VESUVIUS GUN BOAT No.. GUN BOAT No.. GUN BOAT No.. GUN BOAT No.. GUN BOAT No.. CAROLINA Mid nF. H. Gregory Mid n F. II. Gregory.... Mid n F. II. Gregory.... Mid n F. H. Gregory. . . . Mid n F. II. Gregory.... Mid n F. II. Gregory. . . . Mid n F. II. Gregory.... Commo. D. T. Patterson . Cant R Henley .... OITthc Mississippi river Off the Mississippi river O.TPcnsacola OffMobilc Off Isle of Brassa W. of Barataria W. of Barataria La Franchise Santa Maria La Sophie La Vengeance La Divina Pastora } Arrived at the Island C 5 of Barataria ( Sailed from Burataria . . Arrived at SW. Pass... SEA MORSE GUN BOAT No.. GUN BOAT No.. GUN BOAT No.. GUN BOAT No.. GUN BOAT No.. GUN BOAT No.. LAUNCH S IM.J. D. Ferris Act 1 ^ Lt. I. McKccvcr... Lt.T. Ap. C. Jones Oct. 1, 1814 ^ Arrived at New Or leans with the prizes ) One schooner escaped on the night of thc-j ) 23d of September. I Two schooners and. . , .2. 1 SM M Gco Ulrick . LYNX Schr. Schr. Brig. Brig. Ship. Schr. Cri S . Schr. Brig. 158 Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Ship. Ship. 1 Oct. 24, 1819 Nov. 5, 1819 Oct. 1C, 1821 Oct. 1C, 1821 Oct. 29, 1821 Nov. 8, 1821 Dec. 21, 1821 Jan. 7, 1822 Jan. 7, 1822 Mar. 7, 1822 Mar. 8, 1822 April 30, 1822 May 1, 1822 May 1, 1822 May 1, 1822 June, 1822 June, 1822 Aug. 1C, 1822 Sept. 28, 1822 to" 30, 1822 LYNX. ENTERPRISE ENTERPRISE. Lt. L. Kearney \ i HORNET Cant R Ilcnlcy . PORPOISE ENTERPRISE PORPOISE Lt. J. Ramage Lt. L. Kearney i j Off Cuba Vessels 6. \ Dutch SPARK REVENGE GUN BOAT ENTERPRISE Capt. J. II. Elton Lt. G. W. Hamcrsly j ALLIGATOR Lt. W. W. McKcan Lt II F Stockton Windward Islands, W.I. Su-ar Key W I JANE, (chartered,) and 1 (ill men from the AL- ) LlGATOR&QRAM-i PUS I Lt R F Stockton 1 I SHARK GRAMPUS Lt. M. C. Terry i PEACOCK PEACOCK 89 bogs of coffee PIRATICAL VESSELS. 77 o From 1810 to 1825. ab t 100 40 Manned principally by Frenchmen who had been expelled from the Island of Cuba by the Spanish Government. Sent into New Orjcans and condemned. Slaves on board. Under English colors. Sent into New Orleans. Engaged and crippled in the night. Formerly a French Privateer. Sent her into New Orleans. The Pirates escaped to the main land after setting fire to the two schooners. The ship had on board a valuable car go ; was dismasted. Sent her to New Orleans. Schr. Schr. 1 rig. i (_, This expedition was accompanied by Col. Ross, with 70 men of the 44th Infantry, who landed and burnt the town, $ ) consisting of some 40 thatched houses. The Carolina was obliged to anchor outside of the bar. Nos. 23 and Felu a 15G grounded on the inside, and the remaining force advanced to attack the piratical force afloat, which was drawn up in the order of battle. Upon a near. approach they set fire to two of their schooners, took to their boats and Schr. J ] fled in all directions, so that only their second in command, "Dominique," and a few others, were taken prisoners. Subsequently their leader, " Jean Lafitte," , with many of his band, surrendered himself to Gen. Jackson, and finally assisted in the defence of New Orleans.* (See note at the bottom of poge 78-) Boats., The boats were taken in the river Subine, by Master King. They were in command of the noted pirate, Brown, who was soon after hung by Lafitte. Boats. Belonging to Lafitte s squadron, with whom Lt. M. communicated at Galvcston. Scbn.l. ... ^ While in the act of robbing the American ship Lucies, Brig Aristides, and English Brig Larch. The noted pirate > 100 Gibbs escaped with his armed schooner to the shore, and finally burnt her. Burnt two, and sent the remainder to Sloop , ... ) Charleston, South Carolina, where they were condemned. Schr Sent into Norfolk and condemned. Boat. Laden with goods. Crew escaped on shore. Destroyed the boat. Schr 25 Crew escaped. Vessel, of about 35 tons, burnt. , All but 3 men of their crew escaped. Lp.nded and destroyed their depot, and burnt five of the prizes. Sloop . . 7 Prize erew. Sent into Charleston. i Barge. i i Crew escaped. | I Barge.!..,. Crew escaped. Destroyed the boats. Schr. 5j 30 I A Columbian privateer in possession of her crew. Sent her to the United Slates, Schr. 8 1 o f; Boarded and burnt by acting Sailing Master Barney. 22 Schr. ... .1 ^ - I j With a full cargo taken from the English Brig Cherub, which latter was released. I J3 Schr. ...,!J a [ Chased on shore, the pirates escaping. Schr -\\ ( The Shark and Grampus in company. Took 3 prisoners and sent the vessels to the United States. Sehr ,. ^ Brig. 9 gg Formerly the "Panchela." Resisted about 4 minutes, during which time she lost one man killed, with G wounded, and was near being sunk. Had previously fired into the Porpoise. Sent to Charleston. 1 ) j Crewa of 4 escaped. Burnt two, sent two to New Orleans, and restored a 5th to the original owner, Destroyed their C | town at Honda Bay, where they had burnt a vessel to prevent her falling into our hands, u 78 CAPTURES OF U. S. VESSELS. o 05 B o Commanded by Date. Position. Pirates. ATT in A TOR Schr 12 fia I, 1 12 18 12 3 3 3 O 12 12 3 10 35 10 10 1822 West Indies ALLIGATOR *j ALLIGATOR.. . ? i & Lt Wm. H. Allen Nov. 9, 1822 N. side of Cuba Nov. 9, 1822 N. side of Cuba Nov. 9, 1822 i N. side of Cuba 1 American ship 1 . 2 American brigs 1 . 2 American schooners. .1. Late pilot of Norfolk.. . < and Lt J M Dale ATT in A TOT? GALLINIPPER Barge. MUSaUITO Barge. PEACOCK Ship. Lt. C. K. Stribling Lt. J. Kelly Api-ilS, 1823 N. side of Cuba, near ) April 8 1823 Havana ^ GRAMPUS Schr. May 22, 1823 Near Campcachy 2 Vessels FERRET Schr. Lt. T. M. Newell FERRET Schr. Lt. T. M. Newell GALLINIPPER Barge. MUSQ.UITO Barge. GREYHOUND Schr. Lt. W. II. Watson July, 1823 Near Port Hicacos And 1.. July 21, 1623 Near Cape Cruz / Buint a town and took 8 Gallogo Segunda 1 Launch DEAGLE Schr. July 22, 1823 Island of Cuba WEASEL Schr. Aug. 3, 1823 Colorados T ... Aug. 1824 Off Havana Oct. 20, 1824 Near Matanzis TERRIER Schr. PORPOISE Schr. Lt. C. W. Skinner PORPOISE Boats. Oct. 20, 1824 Sigaumpa Bay 3 boats GRAMPUS Schr. BEAGLE Schr Lt. J. D. Sloat Lt Chas. T Platt Nov. 14, 1824 Island of Porto Rico. . . Nov 14 1824 West Indies .. ( Town of Foxardo and S A PRIZE Sloop Lt. G. J. Pendergraat. . . . I PORPOISE Schr. PORPOISE 4.. Boats Oct 1C, 1827 Mediterranean Lt. L. M. GoUlsborough . Comdr. T. R. Gcilncy.. .. Lt. L. M. Goldsborough . Carr & Manning. Off Island of Andros... Au-. 2G, 1839 Off New London with a WASHINGTON Brig-. ENTERPRISE Schr. Sept. 1840 Uahia Brazil Malck Adhel These embrace a few more captures than I find any where upon record, but perhaps not all. Independently of which may be added a number of places that have been taken in the South Seas, East Indies, and elsewhere, at different periods by our men of war, in self de fence, or to punish lawless aggressions, in which either Pirates or Savages have generally been the principal sufferers. If to these are ad ded the captures which have at various times been made of vessels employed in the slave trade, (which by our law is declared piracy,) it will be seen that our small Navy has, in peace as well as war, performed valuable services, and is entitled to all the gratitude that the coun try has bestowed upon it. * The piratical band subject to the control of the notorious pirate, Jean Lafittc, was supposed to have numbered about 1000 men, with, some 16 vessels. In lal3,Gov. Claibornc offered a reward of $5,000 for Lafiltc s head, which the Rover responded to by offering $50,000 for thatoftho Governor. Both the Americans and English were repulsed in their first attacks upon them at theii rendezvous on Barataria Island, before their fltlal defeat and dispersion by the force nnder Commodore Patterson. Capt. W. H. Percy, of II. B. M. ship Hermes, and Lt. Col. Ed. Nicholls, commanding H. B. M. forces in Florida, had addressed letters to Lafitte in August, 1814, urging him to place himself under the protection of Great Britain, offering him a free pardon, the rank of captain in the English service, and land for himself and followers at the conclusion of the war, but all to no effect. He and his companions preferred assisting the United States against Great Britain in the battle that soon after followed at New Orleans, and it was in consideration PIRATICAL VESSELS. -39 From 1822 to 1840. . . . . A Portuguese ship. Sent to Boston. 30 90 tons. I After an obstinate resistance, in which Lt. Allen and three men were killed, and 3 wounded. The pirates 35 80 tons. V lost 14 killed, besides several drowned in their attempts to escape, dipt. Freeman, of the Marines, took I the prices to Charleston. CO 60 tons. J Ship.).... Schr. G Schr. 5 Schr. 3 ( Chased on shore near Havana, after a running fight, in which she lost several of her crew killed and wounded. All l but one of the remainder escaped to the shore. Barge. 1 Chased on shore. Crew escaped. Made some resistance. .... Chased one on shore. Crew escaped. Gave one up to the authorities. . . . . Found eunk in a lagoon. Raised and brought them off. 5 On the west side of Cuba. Found hid in the Mangroves. | j f rn Commanded by the celebrated Pirate "Diabolcto," who lost about one-third of his crew in a running fight. Others j ( jumped overboard and were drowned, and the remainder taken prisoners. Boats. 3 A party under Lt. D. G. Farragut landed and attacked the pirates in the rear, while the schooners bombarded in front. They soon abandoned their strong position, and all but 2 succeeded in escaping. Schr. 1 32 Surrendered, after exchanging a few shots. Proving Spanish, was afterwards given up. 8 1 Chased on shore. Crew escaped. Manned the prize. 3 4 The whole under the command of Commo. Porter, who landed wiih Lieuts. Stribling and Pendergrast, spiked the gun of the fort, and demanded and received reparation for past insults. 1 Sloop Boats . Sehr.: Brig. 4 16 ] After a running fight of 40 minutes, during which the pirates lost several killed. The remainder escaping to the shore, where they were taken prisoners by the Spaniards. C I Lt. Goldsborough and party. Carried the Brig by boarding. Drove the pirates into their boats, and finally to the 250 shore, keeping up a running fire, which produced great slaughter among them, they having afterwards acknow ledged a loss often killed, while the attacking party sustained but trifling loss. 5G 30 2 Whites and 54 blacks were in possession, having murdered the captain and 3 of the crew, who were Spaniards. Carried into West Tenden, and finally given up to the original owners. Supposed to have been the same party that had previously gained some advantages over an armed English force, and that had finally boarded and cap tured an Austrian Brig of war of 10 guns. With a valuable cargo, end sent to Baltimore. Condemned and sold for $7,650. of their fidelity and courage on that occasion, that they were honorably noticed by General Jackson, and received a full pardon from Pre sident Madison on the 6th of February following. About 3 years subsequently to the battle of New Orleans, Lafittc turned pirate again, making Galveaton Island, on the coast of Texas, his rendezvous, and the Gulf of Mexico the scene of his operations. Soon ufter he was overtaken by a severe gale, and many of his vessels foundered. One was wrecked on our coast, and another, (a schooner of 2 guns and 50 mtn, commanded by one of his accomplices by the name of Lafage, with a prize in company,) was captured by the U. S. Revenue Cutter Alabama, after a sharp resistance, and carried into Bayo St. John, where the survivors were tried, condemned, and executed. Lafitte, who had heretofore warred principally against the Spanish flag, became exasperated by these reverses, and concentrating his energies for a final struggle, next put to sea in 1821, in the "Pride," a large Brigantine, armed with IGguns, and manned with 116 men, to war against the world. One account states that, a few days subsequently he encountered an English sloop of war; a desperate action ensued, in which it was reported .hat both Commanders were killed, and only 16 left alive on board of the Pirate, which was finally carried by boarding, and after wards taken to Jamaica, where the remaining 16 were tried, condemned, and 10 of Ihcm executed, and the remaining G pardoned. This was probably one of his accomplices; f >r from another more recent, and apparently authentic account, it appears that after having aband oned his rendezvous at Gulvcston early in 1821, agreeably to the desire of our Government, (as expressed through its agent, Lt. L. Kear ney, in the U. S. Brig Enterprise,) he shifted his cruising ground to the southern coast of the Gulf, made the Island of Margarita, near the Oronoco, a place of rendezvous, and finully ended his days in Sisal, Yucatan, in 1826. CAPTURES DURING THE WAR WITH Date. Class. U. S. Vessels. Guns. Commanded by Prize Vessels. Class. August 9, 1846 August 10, 1816 Sept. 2, 184G Sept. 3, 1846 Sept. G, 1846 Sept. 14, 1846 Sept. 14, 1846 Sept. 14, 1846 Sept. 14, 1846 Sept. 14, 1846 Sept. 14, 184G Sept. 14, 184G Sept. 14, 1846 Sept. 14, 1846 October 1, 1846 October 1, 184G October 2, 1846 October 4, 1846 j October 4, 184G October 7, 1846 October, 184G March 11, 1847 March 22, 1847 March 22, 1847 March 22, 1847 April 7, 1847 May 16, 1847 May 16, 1847 Sept. 30, 1847 October 10, 1847 October 29, 1847 Feb.toAp 1,1848 1848 January 12, 1848 January 30, 1848 1848 1848 1 [Ship. J Ship. [Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. S. Ship. Ship. ( Ship. Ship, (ship. Ship. S. Ship S. Ship CYANE 20 20 20 20 20 7-1 fi 20 54j 16 20 "I 6 G \ Comdr. S. F. Dupont. .. . Mexican . Comdr J B Hull .. Mexican Brigt. Brig. Sloop. Brigt. Brig. Sloop. Schr. Brigt. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brigt. Brigt. i Schr. Schr. Schr. Sloop. Sloop. Brig. | golita WARREN Malek Adhel CYANE Comtlr. S. F. Dupont. . . . Mexican . Comdr. J. B. Montgomery Mexican . Comdr. J. B. Hull 1 Eliza Julia PORTSMOUTH Alcrto I .. Schr. Schr. Ship. Ship. Launch Schr. Brigt. Schr. WARREN William COLUMBUS Capt. T. W. Wyman . } British . . . Lt C C Turner . . . ERIE PORTSMOUTH Comdr. J. B. Montgomery American Commo. W. B. Shubrick. } \ Mexican Capt. E. A. F. Lavallettc. S Comdr. T. 0. Selfiidge.. . Mexican . ( Chilian.. Comdr. J. B. Montgomery < ( Mexican Corn,!,- TO. Setfridge & ) M s INDEPENDENCE D<YLE Magdalen Argo PORTSMOUTH DALE SOUTHAMPTON Lt. L. M. \ard J LEXINGTON Lt.T. Baily Mexican. Town of San Bias, & 2 Schrs. Town of Cochori, & 1 Boat. Town of Cochoii, & 1 | Boat. Boats of the Dale F. Sianly $ Commo. T. Ap C. Jones. ) [ Mexican Comdr. C. K. Stvibling.. ) (Ship. OHIO .... f Mite. In all of the above captures and skirmishes there worn but few lives sacrificed ; Passed Mid n T. Mc.Lanahan, who was killed at San Jose, L. C., being the only officer. Comilr. T. O. Selfri.lt;", L 1 . S. C. Rownn, G. L. S.;!den, II. A. Wise, and Passed Mid n W. D. Austin, and Lt. A. II. Gillespic, M. C , wcru among the wounded ; and Passed Mid n Duncan and Warlny were amonjr tiie few prison ers captured by the enemy j these officei.s were subsequently rescued liy a company of the New York volunteer^, under Capt. Stcelc and Lt. Halleck, U. S. Engineers, before the war ended. MEXICO, IN 1846, 1847, AND 1848. IN THE PACIFIC, By the squadrons under the command of Commas. J. D. Sloat, R. F. Stockton, James Biddle, Wm. B. Shubrick, and T. Ap C. Jones. Harbor of San Diego. Off San Diego. Off San Bias. Off San Bias. At Mazatlan ; taken into the service, and subsequently sold for $4,525. At La Paz, L. C. At La Paz, L. C. At La Paz, L. C. At La Paz, L. C. At La Paz, L. C. At La Paz, L. C. At La Paz, L. C. ; sold for $4,850. February 15, 1848, Comdr. Dupont, accompanied by 102 of his officers and crew, landed and fought his way through greatly superior numbers to San Jose, to the relief of Lieut. Chas. Heywoocl s party, which had been some time closely besieged by the enemy, and owing to losses, sickness, want of provisions, &c., could not have held out but a few days longer. At La Paz, L. C. Bay of La Paz, L. C. At Loreta, Gulf of California. At Loreta, Gulf of California. At Loreta, Gulf of California. At Mulej?, Gulf of California. At Muleje, Gulf of California. Cut out of the harbor of Guaymas, under a sharp fire from the enemy, by a party under Lt. Gco. W. Harrison. Four small vessels and two gun boats, that were driven into the breakers, were destroyed by the enemy to prevent capture. Near Mazatlan. Released as unseaworthy ; cargo sold for $923. At Monterey, U. C. The vessel and cargo sold for ,9,130. Commo. J. Biddle commanding the station temporarily. San Josi", L. C. ; valuable cargo of cotton, silks, &c., condemned by the Admiralty court, and sold for $67,498. An appeal in this case has been carried up to the Supreme Court. Ransomed. Ransomed. And Muleje captured on the following day; the schooner afterwards burnt at sea. Gulf of California, from Canton to Guaymas. Ransomed) [ for $14,929. Gulf of California ; from San Bias to Guaymas. Ransomed 3 C Several vessels, launches, &c., captured by parties under Lts. T. A. M. Craven, F. Stanley, Ac. ; some were ransomed, others sold for 998, and some were given up. Also Guaymas and Muleje, towns, captured, after slight resistance, by parties under Lts. T. A. M. ( Craven, \V. J. Smith, and Lt. Tansill of the Marine Corps. Sold for $725. By a parly under Lt. Comdg. F. Chatard, of the bark Whiton ; brought off two guns. Lt. C. also landed and spiked three guns at Man- zinillo. Several killed and taken prisoners. Several small craft, launches, &c., which were generally released upon conditions. Also weie captured the City or Town ami port of Sun Francisco, Monterey, San Pedro, Los Anjjelos, San Diego, in Upper California ; Muleje, San Jose, and La Paz, in Lower California ; and Guaymas, Mazatlan, and San Bias, in Mexico ; aided in several instances by de tachments of the Army, under Gen. Kearny, Cols. Mason, Fremont, Burton, and Capt. Halleck, U. S. Army. 82 CAPTURES DURING THE WAR WITH Date, &c. Class. U. S. VESSELS. 1 U Commanded by Prize Vessels. Class. August 21 1846.. EXPEDITION f Against Frontera and To- bnsco, under Commo. M. C. Perry. October 17 to 27, 184G. Capts. F. Forrest, U. S. N., and A. Edson, U. S. M. C., also accom panied the Expedition, with a. detachment of 200 Sailors and Ma rines. ( f EXPEDITION Against Tampico, under Commo. D. Conner. Nov. 14, 1846. I Nov. 17 to 22 1846? Steamer Steamer Schr. Schr. Schr. Steamer Schr. Steamer Steamer Sleamer Steamer Ship. Brig. Steamer Schr. Steamer Steamer Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Steamer Sttamer Steamer Schr. MISSISSIPPI 10 3 1 1 4 i; 6 10 9 3 2 20 10 1 Comdr. II. A. Adams ... Comdr. J. R. Sands ... Lieut. T. G. Denlmm.. Lieut. I. Sterrett Mexican . American . Mexican . Mexican . Mexican . Mexican . Mexican . American . Mexican . Mexican . Mexican . Mexican . Mexican . Spanish. Mexican . Mexican . Mexican . Mexican . Mexican . Schr. Bnrk. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Brig. Steamer Steamer Brig. Sloop. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Barges. VIXEN Telegraph EONETA REEFER Lieut. S. Hazard { Revenue Vessels. McLANE Capt. W. A. Howard . Petrita FORWARD MISSISSIPPI Commo. M. C. Perry. Comdr F En<*lc PRINCETON SPITFIRE Comdr. J. Tattnall VIXEN Comdr. J. R. Sands .... Comdr. J. L. Saunders . . Lieut. W. E. Hunt ST. MARY S PORPOISE All the smaller Ves Is SPITFIRE Comdr J Tattnall ) Town of Panuco, & ) ( some cannon .... $ PETREL Lieut T D. Shaw Nov. 26 1816.. Dec. 27 1846.. f ATTACK On Vera Cruz and the the Castle of San Juan d Ulloa. The squad ron -J comm cd by Commos. Conner and Perry. March 10 to 25, 1847. April 1 1847.. AprilS 1547.. EXPEDITION f Interior, from Alvarado, -J Anril 13 to 18. 1847. Schr. Schr. } Boat of the Somers SQUADRON Lt. J. L. Parker & others . Mexican . Mexican . f Mexican I Mexican ; Against . , Mexican .: Mexican . SPITFIRE 3 I 1 1 1 3 Comdr. J. Tattnall ) Comdr. J. R. Sands... Lieut. T. G. Benham.. City of Vera Cruz, with its Forts, and the Castle of JSan Juan d Ulloa. Capitulated March 27. Occupied March 29. VIXEN CONETA REEFER PETREL Lieut. T. D. Shaw Lieut. J. J. Glasson... Lieut. W. P. Griffin... Town. Schr. Town Town Town. FALCON TAMPICO SCOURGE SQ.UADRON Commo. M. C. Perry. . . . SPITFIRE 3 2 1 PKTRITA Lieut. S B. Bissell and REEFER.. MEXICO, IN 1846, 1847, AND 1848. 83 GULF OF MEXICO. By the Squadron under the command of Commodores D. Conner and M. C. Perry. Was taken into the service of the United States, and, after the war, sold for $4,420. Found in treasonable communication with the enemy, off Alvarado. Condemned, and sold for $35,098. Captured at sea. Taken into the service, and named the "Morris." Subsequently sold for 2,800. Taken at Frontera, by the Boneta. "j | Lieut. C. W. Morris and one seaman were killed, two seamen were drowned, and two seamen Lost in the gale of Nov. 24, 184G. } wounded, in this expedition. Lost in the gale of Nov. 24, 1846. J Captured by the Prize Steamer Petrita, Capt. Forrest. Condemned, and valued at $19,000. Sunk off Alvarado, in 1848, while in command of Lieut. S. B. Eissell officers and crew saved. Sunk in the gale of Nov. 24, 184G. ( Burned, together with a Schooner and Tow-boat. The Sloop Desada was returned to her Captain, on account of his praiseworthy I conduct. Taken into the service, under Lieut. J. A. Winslow; and was finally lost on the reef off Vera Cruz, Dec. 16, 184G. Taken into the service, under Lieut. J. J. Glasson ; named the " Falcon," and was sold, after the War, in New York, for $1,425. Taken into the service, under Lieut. W. D. Porter ; and was sold, after the War, in Norfolk, for 1,850. Taken into the service, under Lieut. W. P. Griffin ; named the " Tampico," and was sold, after the War, in Norfolk, for $1,000. f Assisted by the Marines, under Capt. Edson, and detachments from the Cumberland, and other vessels that could not cross the bar, I headed by their respective officers. Met with no resistance; spiked several cannon, burnt some public property, and brought away one 24-pdr. Burnt in the night, while moored under the walla of San Juan d Ulloa, and brought off G prisoners. Off Alvarado. Sold for $2,556. f Assisted by detachments from the U. S. Ship Ohio, and other vessels of the squadron, under their respective officers, who were daily I employed in a battery on shore; where iMid. T. B. Shubrick, and six sailors, were killed, and Lieut. A. S. Baldwin, and 7 sailors, wounded. Thirty-one of the cannon, captured in this combined attack of the Army and Navy, were sent to the United States as trophies ; thirteen of these were brass pieces. [Commo. Perry relieved Commo. Conner in command of the West India Squadron, March 21, 1847. And 3 others, not named; only 2 of which were brought ofT the enemy offering no resistance. In concert with a detachment of the Army, under General Quilman. Found the cannon generally spiked or buried. Destroyed 25 of these, and brought off 35. Met with slight resistance, from a chappnral. Passed Mid, Pringle, ar.d 5 men, wounded. 84 CAPTURES DURING THE WAR WITH Date, &c. Class. U. S. VESSELS. 09 C S O Commanded by Prize Vessels, &c. Class. EXPEDITION Against Tuspan, under Commo. M. C. Perry. April 18, 1847. April 30 1847.. ( 2o EXPEDITION Against Tobasco, under Commo. M. C. Perry. Jan. 14 to 16, 1847. June 22 1847.. Oct. 10 1847.. Nov. C 1847.. Nov. 9 1847.. March 1848.. March 1848.. Steamer Steamer Steamer Steamer Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Steamer Steamer Steamer Steamer B b Brig B b Grig B b Brig Brig. Schr. Schr. Bomb Steamer Schr. Schr. Steamer MISSISSIPPI 10 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 o 1 o 1 10 1 1 2 3 1 1 3 ..*! Town. Schr. Town Bungos. Steamer Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. SPITFIRE Comdr J Tattnall Tuspan VIXEN Convlr J R Sands And four Launches. Spiked the Guns, and brought away some that had formerly be longed to theTruxtun SCOURGE BONETA PETREL Lieut. T. D. Shaw REEFER Lieut T Turner BONETA Lieut. T. G. Benham.... Mexican . ..1 SCORPION SPITFIRE Lieut S S Lee . . SCOURGE VIXEN STROM BOL1 ... Cmilr W S Walker VESUVIUS Comdr. G. A. Magrudcr. Comdr. G. J. Van Brunt. Cannon, public stores, &c. ETNA WASHINGTON .. BONETA BONETA Lieut. J. M. Berrrien. . . . Lieut S W Godon . Yucatan . American. Mexican . Mexican . Mexican < Mexican . VESUVIUS Wasp SCORPION BONETA Lieut. J. M. Bcrricn Lieut. J. J. Boyle Renaissance BONETA SCOURGE .... Note. Independently of the casualties already mentioned as ha-ving occurred on this station, there were many others that may be regarded as incident to this war; and among these, were the following officers, besides those lost in the Somers, off Vera Cruz. Comdr. Wm. S. Harris, drowned on Tuspan Bar. Comdr. H. Pinkney, drowned on Tuapan Bar. Comdr. J. P. Wilson, died in Tlacotalpam. Lieut. C. W. Chauncey, died at Anton Lizardo. Lieut. J. L. Porker, died at Anton Lizardo. Lieut. S. C. Gist, died at Vera Cruz. Lieut. T. B. Barrett, died Vera Cruz. Passed Mid. R. Allison, died at New Oolcans. Passed Mid. F. W. Colby, died at Vera Cruz. Passed Mid. W. R. Thomas, died at Vera Cruz. Major L. Twiggs, killed in storming Chapultepcc. Major S. E. Watson, died in Vera Cruz. Cupt. A. Edson, died at ecu, in the Quit", Passed Mid. I. W. Morris, died at Vera Cruz. Mid. R. B. Stone, died at sea, in the Gulf. Mid. E.T. Carmichael, died at Anton Lizardo. Surgeon J. A. Kearney, died at Snlmadina. Surgaon W. J. Powell, died at New Orleans. Passed Ass tSur. J. H. Smith, died at Salmadina. Passed Ass t Sur. C. J. Bates, died at Salmadina. Ass t Sur. P. B. Delany, died at Laguna. Purser A. D. Crosby, died at Laguna. .Marine Corps. 1st Lieut. T. A. Brady, died at Tampico. 3d Lieut. H. Welsh, died at San Augustine, MEXICO, IN 1846, 1847, AND 1848. 85 GULP OF MEXI CO. By the Squadron under the command of Commodores D. Conner and M. C. Perry. f This expedition was accompanied by the following detachments from the squadron : Albany, Capt. S. L. Breeze, with 1 Ifi officers and men. Rariutn, Capt. Forrest, 197 John Adams, Comdr. W. J. McCluney, 121 Decatur, Comdr. R. S. Pinckney, 132 Germantown, Comdr. F.Buchanan, 151 Ohio, Comdr.L.M.Gohlsborough, 336 The principal resistance in this affair was from the chapparals, kiliin tene, and J. L. Parker. Mississippi, Comdr. A. S. Mackenzie, &c., with 180 officers and men. Vesuvius, Comdr. G. A. Magruder, 25 " Etna, Comdr. G. J. Van Brunt, 25 " Hecla, Lieut. A. B. Fairfax, 25 " Potomac, Lieut. E. R. Thompson, 182 " several, and wounding Comdr. Tattnall, Lieuts. Whittle, Harts- At sea. Afterwards sold for $ 1,440. C With a detachment from the Raritan, Albany, under Capt. F. Forrest, consisting of 242 officers and men. 144 141 130 259 23 112 under Capt. S. L. Breeze, John Adams, under Comdr. W. J. McCluney, Germantown, under Corndr. F. Buchanan, Mississippi, under Comtlr. H. A. Adams, Potomac, under Lieut. H. S. Stellwagen, Decatur, under Lieut. W. H. Ball, Squadron, Marines, under Cunt. A. Edson. ( Met with slight resistance. Lieut. Wm. May, Passed Mid. W. L. Hudson, and a faw men, were wounded, and one drowned. Captured near Tobasco. Condemned and sold, in Philadelphia, for 1,400. Subsequently captured 4 Bungos sold, in New York, for 1,378. In the River Los Bocas. Condemned and sold for $2,128. \ Captured near Frontera, beisides several Bungos and canoes; valued at $18,617. Carried into Frontera. In addition to the captures named above, all the principal S .rn ports, including Tampico, Laguna, and Frontera, besides assisting the Army on shore and afloat in taking Vcra Cruz and the Castle of San Juan d tllioa. 15 THE PRESENT NAVY U. S. VESSELS. INDEPENDENCE, 74.... 1 t,en(!lli - - J88 feet. Beam - - 50 " Hold - - - 20 " Ballast - 100 tons. Water - 50,000 gallons. J INDEPENDENCE Razee, 54. Ballast Water 1 rovisions - Draught - 100 tons. 68,0(10 gallons. C HIUMIll .. - 22.8 leeL FRANKLIN, 74. I,. IIL Hl Hi am Hold li. IU I Water - 188 feet. 50 " - BO " - 100 tons. 7 I,UOO gallons. 6 month*. CAPACITY, GENERAL DUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. COLUMBUS, 74. Length Hnam Hold - Hallast Water Provisions - - 101.10 fen. 52 " - U1.10 " - 185 tons. M,000 gallons. ti months. Stored and provisioned fora cruise, drew 24.4 feet water, leaving the sills of her mid- C j Boston ship lower gun-deck ports only 3 feet above water. General qualities reported good \ by Commo. Bainbridge, who superintended her building. " " Ro/.ecd in 1636. The first 74 razeed in the U. S. Navy. Mediterranean. Boston . Rio.... Is reported to sail best when from G to 20 inches l>y llie stern ; retaining her original spars, her lower masts are unusually taunt. Under favorable circumstances has logged 10 knots on a wind, and 13 knots free: " Behaves well, is a good sea boat, and sails fast, 1837." During her last cruise in the Pacific averaged 140 knots per 24 hours, for 400 consecutive days. Was beaten by the. St. Lawrence and Cum berland in the Mediterranean. " Is sure in stays, stiff under canvass, inclined to { gripe, and is hard on her cables: 1849 and 52." It has been recommended to dis- pensc wilh 10 tons of ballast, the poop and topgallant forecastle ; to shorten the lower masts, and to dispense with a tiller on the gun deck, which interferes with the working of stern guns. Launching draft, with bowsprit in, 13.6 forward, and 17.2 aft ; when equipped for sea hr lower deck midship ports within 4 feet of the water. Reported to pail best when trimmed 16 inches by the stern. Acquired a fair reputation during her first <( cruise in the Mediterranean, where her model was very much admired. Stows her water and provisions well, and when full of both, and equipped for sea, has a maximum drafi. of 25.8; best sailing trim from 22 to 24 inches by the stern. " Not very good, makes great lee way : 1821." Second cruise reported " fair, can hold her way wilh the I reblc." Third cruise, "good, soils well under all circum- ] stances, 11 knots on a wind, and 12.4 free; is easy on her spars, and stands up well under canvass ; but with ihc wind on the quarter, and under a press of sail, steers wildly : 1848." Her original tiller was 22 feet long, and shipping on the lower gun deck interfered with the working of stern guns. New York..,. Boston New York.... Boston Sun Francisco. Norfolk.. Naples Naples Spezzia In commission. In commission. Philadelphia... Norfolk New York Washington. Norfolk Gibraltar. Boston.. . Genoa . . . Genoa .. . Gibraltar. Rio New York. OF THE UNITED STATES. SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. July 3, Oct. 1, May 21, Dec. 19, May 14, Sept. 29, June 2, Aug. 29, July 23, July 2G, Sept. 19, May 23, Oct. 1 (i, 1815 1815 1837 1837 1842 1842 1843 1846 1847 1849 1849 1850 1850 1815 1816 1817 1817 1821 1819 1820 1820 1842 1843 1843 1843 1844 1845 Capt. Wm. M. Crane Capt. C. G. Rid-tly ) Flag ship of Commo. Eainbridgn, Mediterranean, C with the Erie, Chippewa, and Lynx in com- < ) pany. ( ) Flag ship of Commo. J. B. Nicholson to Europe and Bra7.il, carrying out Mr. Dallas, minister to < Nov. 15, 1815 Dec. 7, 1815 July 29, 1837 Oct. 13, 1837 Nov. 15, 1837 Mar. 30, 1840 Dec. 3, 1843 May 23, 1849 Aug. 29, 1849 June 7, 1850 June 25, 1852 Dec. 1C, 1817 Jan. 29, 1818 April 24, 1820 Aug. 29, 1824 Summer, 1843 Summer, 1852 1853 Liuit. Alex. Slide!! Lieut. John Pope Pernambuco. ... New York Capt. J . Gallagher Capt. S. H. Stringham ; -Flag ship of Commo. Chas. Stewart, Home squad... 5 Flag ship of Commo. Wm. B. Shubrick, Pacific. . . . } [ Flag ship of Commo. C. W. Morgan, Mediter n. . - J^ * } Flag ship of Commo. Charles Stewart, Mr.diterra- f > nean ; carried out Mr. Rush, minister to En"- 1 ) land J Norfolk Capt. E. A. F. Lavallette . . Lieut. R. L. Pace Capt. T. A. Conovcr Comdr. G. S. Blake Norfolk Portsmonth.G B. Capts. J. Smith & A. Murray Capt. Chas. Stewart. M r Comdt. H. E. Callard. Lieut. W. M. Iliintcr Oct. 14, Nov. 24, Oct. 11, Nov. 29, April 28, Sept. 2, Aug. 30, Feb. 12, Feb. 24, June 9, April 14, June 4, Lieut. W. M. Hunter V M r Comdt. J.W.Elton... M r Comdt. Wm. I ,. Finch. Lieut. R. M. Rose i New York New York I to be employed as a Receiving ship. . Towed around { Portsm th.N. H. Portsm th.N. H. Norfolk April 21, 1820 June 4, 1820 July 23, 1821 Sept. 30, 1842 July 29, 1843 May 27, 1844 Mar. 3, 1848 s Flagship of Commo. Win. Bainbridge, Mediter n. < ) ( j , } Flag ship of Commo. C. W. Morgan, Mediter n . . < > Fiag ehip of Commo. Dan l Turner Brazil Comdr. S. B. Wilson Rio New York Norfolk.,...i.. Capt. B. Cooper 1" Flag ship of Commo. Jas. Biddle, East Indies; car- 1 rying out Hon. A. H. Everett, Com r to China, 1 <j whom left sick at Rio. Flag ship of do. Pacific ; I brought home Hon. W. Crump and others from ( Brazil, &e, Sailed, this cruise 69,000 miles. 1 Capt. T.W.Wyman and.. Comdr. T. 0, SelfriJge .... 88 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. Sailed from. &c. r Norfolk NORTH CAROLINA, 74.. "1 Maximum draft was 25 8 ; best sailing trim varying from 1 to 2 feet by the stern. " Is stiff, lies to, and scuds well; rolls deep and lurches quickly in a heavy sea, but without much strain on the spars. Rides easy at her caules : 1839 " Has logged Length - - 196.3 fret. Benin - - 53 " 10 knots on a wind , and 12 free. " Close hauled slie head-reaches and holds a bet ter wind than the Columbus or Delaware, 74 ; 75 tuns of ballast might be dispensed Ballast - - 170 ions. Water - 96,000 gallons. with: 1839." Callao Provisions 4 mulling. J Norfolk Provisioned and stored for a cruise drew 26. 2 ,ift; best sailing trim varying from 14 Norfolk to 18 inches aft. " la stiff; sails, steers, and works well, but rolls deep, and is hard on her spars and ringing ; fore-reaches and quarters to windward fast : 1830;" and Bi iuii - - 53 " Hold - - SW " is reported to be a safe ship on alee shore as long as she can carry close reeled top sails. " Can very well dispense with one half her ballast." Norfolk Ballast - - 270 " Wiiter - 95,000 gallons. . i Gibraltar Straits. New York * Distance between ports 7.8; height of do. 2.9 ; width of do. 3.4 ; maximum draft SG; best sailing trim varying from 9 to 18 inches by ihe stern. Has logged 11 knots onawind; KH knots under double reefed topsnils ; and 13free. Steers and works Length - - 198 fVot. Dram 54.6 " like a pilot boat ; has very little rolling motion ; is easy on her spars and cables, and excepting in a head sea, (when she pitches deep,) is comparatively comfortable in rough weather. Rude out a heavy norther off Vera Cruz, when some 30 sail of merchantmen parted their oaMes and went on shore. Is not sufficiently weatherly Hampton Roads New York Hnlil - - 235" Ballast - 200 Inns. Water - 97.0011 gallon*. Provisions 5 months. to be safe on a lee shore in heavy weather ; but her other general qualitits will per- <J haps compare favorably with any vessel of her class that has yet been built. " Re quires all her ballast, mid can very well dispense with her riding tier of casks, taking provisions instead. Steers uncommonly well ; is very sure in stays, and rolls very little under any circumstances. 1 have never been in tiny ship possessing these RlO three qualities equally with this chip : 1850." La Par, L. C... San Francisco.. . Modellfd by Mr. Joshua Humphries, and was built by Geo. Clahorne and Mr. CONSTITUTION, 44 Harily, ot Boston ; would have been the 2d vessel in the water under the new or ganization, l,ut for failures in the first attempts to launch her. Find very little upon record in relation to her early performance, except in an interesting biography of " Old Ironsides," from the pen of J. Fennimore Cooper, in vol. 1, No. 5 and 6 length - - 17/i feet Hi-niii 4:).6 " of " Putnam s Monthly," for 1853, which will also appear in the next edition of Mr. Cooper s Naval History. Her log book of 1809 shows a speed of 13j knots litllflt - 140 in 7 tons. \Vnler - 48,000 gnll tns. per hour, going free under topgallant sails; but by common report she enjoys an enviable repuiation, which has no doubt been enhanced by the able manner in Tripoli previsions - months. which she has usually been commanded, and the good fortune that has always at tended her. She has always been heavily sparred, and from her peculiar build (tumbling in above the water,) has furnished her masts less angular support from her THE UNITED STATES. 89 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. Mar. 27, 1825 Oct. 31, 1S25 Jan. 13, 1837 June 27, 1837 ( Capt. D. T. Patterson I M r Comdt. C. W. Morgan M r Comdt M. C. Perry... Flag ship of Commo. J. Rodgers, Mediterranean.. . *| Detached Oct 31 1825 to return to the U. S > April 30, 1825 July 23, 1827 May 15, 1837 June 28, 1839 Jan. 2, 1830 Nor. 2, 1833 Feb. 1C, 1830 April 10, 1843 Mar. 5, 1844 October, 1837 Jan. 5, 1839 July 17, 1841 Feb. 9, 1837 Mar. 22, 1837 June 3, 1847 Aug. 8, 1847 Jan. 20, 1848 Feb. 8, 1848 May fi, 1848 June 23, 1848 July 9, 1843 Oct. 9, 1848 Nov. 2C, 1848 Dec. 28, 1804 Feb. 25, 1805 Norfolk Valparaiso...... New York .... Lieut. W. C. Nicholson .... Lieut T Selfrid^e ) Has since been employed as a Receiving ship in Flag ship of Commo. Wm. M. Crane, Mediter n. . . . ( Flag ship of Commo, D. T. Patterson, Mediter n.. < New York. Feb. 20, 18Q8 July 30, 1833 Feb. 14, 1834 Nov. 1, 1841 Jan. 26, 1844 October, 1837 Oct. 1C, 1838 Dec. G, 1338 Aug. 2, 1840 Feb. 4, 1847 March 1, 1847 June 2C, 1847 Nov. 25, 1847 Jan. 21, 1848 Aug. 21, 1848 Sept. 15, 1849 July 20, 1798 August, 1798 1798, 99 Capt H E Ballard Norfolk Capt. Chas. S. McCauley.. Capt. Chaa. S. McCauley.. Gibraltar Hampton Roads. Flag ship of Commo. Chas. Morris, Mediterranean. . Partially manned for the purpose of going into dock in Flag ship of Commo. Isaac Hull, Mediterranean. . . ") Capt. Jos. Smith Comdr. R. F. Stockton Comdr. E. A. F. Lavallette. Capt. S. H. Stringham Cotndr. L. M. Goldsborougli Capt. S. H. Slringliam C Capt. Wm. V. Taylor.... Hampton Roads. Touching at Norfolk May 5ih ; returning and de-} New York Rio Special service to Brazil, with D. Tod, minister & suite , Special service to the Pacific, where she became the flag ship of Commo. T. Ap C. Jones, under the command of the Captain of the fleet, C. K. j> Stribling, who returned with her via the Sand-- wich Islands, Cape Horn, and Rio, to Boston, April 27, 1850. J I 4 Revenue cutters in company, with orders to cruise south of Cape Henry. Squadron of Commo. J. Barry, West Indies. Ren dezvous in Prince Rupert s Bay. Flii? ship of Commo. Silas Talbot, West Indies. Rendezvous off St. Domingo, &c. ( Flagship of Commo. Edw. Preble, Mediterranean. i Rendezvous off Malta and Syracuse. > Squadron of Commo. Sam, Barren, Mediterranean. I Callao Comdr. C. K. Stribling.... Comdr. C. K. Stribling. . . . V Capt. Sam l Nicholson. . . . Capt. Sam l Nicholson 1st Lieut. Isaac Hull , 1st Lieut. T. Robinson, jr.. M r Comdt. I. Chauncey. . San Francisco.. . Rendez. Malta & Syracuse. Nov. 1800, 01 Aug. 14, 1803 Aug. 27, 1804 Sept. 10, 1804 Nov. 6, 1804 Feb. 5, 1805 90 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. Tripoli Gibraltar. Washington.... Hampton Roads New York Hampton Roads Hampton Roads Hampton Roads, Annapolis Boston f i shrouds than is now obtained in our modern frigates. The latter cause, combined Boston with sharpness of vessel, heavy live oak frame, heavy battery, and too much bal last, (which has since been reduced to 7 tons, wilh a recommendation from her commander, Capt. Percival, that this also be dispensed with,) has generally ren- I Boston dercd her wet and uncomfortable in a seaway, hard on her cables, and no doubt | was the principal cause of her laboring so much as to roll or pitch one of her long I 24 pounders out of her forecastle port, when on her passage to France in 1835, | Boston when she was reported to have labored very heavily, parting several of her chain CONSTITUTION, 44 plates, &c. " On her passage round Cape Horn labored beyond every thing I had New York ever witnessed, and gave me a lively idea of what sailors understand by working like a basket: 1831). " "Under all circumstances no ship of her class better; Boston Continual. ro " s Jeep and ensy ; but at anchor, in a seaway, is hard on her cables." Was 495 days at sea during this cruise, and sailed 52,379 miles. Capt. P. recommends that Boston her fore and main masts be placed three-fourths their diameter further aft, and that all ballast be dispensed with : 1846. "Excellent, very weatherly, works quick, New York rolls deep, but easy ; stands up well under canvass, but not very dry in a seaway : ; 1849." Maximum draft S>:i, feet ; best sailing trim varying from 1C to 24 inches : Gibraltar bythestern. " Works within 1 1 points of the wind ; steers, works, sails, scuds, and lies to well; rolls deep and easy, and sailing close hauled lias beaten every thing Mahon sailed with: 1851." Boston .... New York. New York. Norfolk.... New York. Norfolk Norfolk New York. Boston Palermo Palermo THH UNITED STATES. 01 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. May 26, 1805 May 30, 1806 Aug. 9, 1809 Feb. 12, 1809 Oct. 31, 1803 Jan. 24, 1810 June 17, 1810 Aug. 5, 1811 July 5, 1812 Aug. 2, 1312 Oct. 28, 1812 Dec. 30, 1813 Dec. IT, 1814 May, 1815 1819 May 13, 1821 Oct. 30, 1824 Oct. 11, 1825 Dec. 5, 1325 Jan. 23, 1825 Feb. 21, 1826 March 2, 1835 Mar. 15, 1835 Aug. 19, 1835 April 11, 1839 May 20, 1839 Nov. 10, 1842 April 17, 1844 May 20, 1844 Dec. 9, 1848 Sept. 18, 1849 March 2, 1853 1st Lieut. D. Porter, &c. . . 1st Lieut. H. G. Campbell. . Capt. Wm. Bainbridgc ... I 1st Lt. Chas. Ludlow,&c.. 1st Lieut. Jas. Lawrence.. . Flag ship of Commo. John Rodgers, Mediterranean. . Exchanged ships with Comm. John Rodgers, and { Malta, <fcc. Boston ~t New York . . . $ Nov., 1807 I ^ Flag ship of Commo. J. Rodgers, Home Station. . J ( Squadron of Commo. J. Rodgers, President and J New York Hampton Roads Hampton Reads Hampton Roads Washington. .. . Alexandria Sept. 20, 1809 Nov. 23, 1809 May 19, 1811 Feb. 19, 1812 April 6, 1812 June, 1812 July 28, 1812 Aug. 30, 1812 Feb. 27, 1813 April 3, 1814 May 15, 1815 May 15, 1815 1820 1823 Nov. 24, 1824 Oct. 14, 1825 July 3, 1828 June 23, 1835 Aug. 1, 1838 Nov. 1, 1841 Feb. 16, 1843 Sept. 28, 1816 Sept. 4, 1849 Jan. 11, 1851 SCapt. Isaac Hull, and 1st Lieut. Chas. Morris... < Capt. Isaac Hull, and I 1st Lieut. Chas. Morris... <f Capt. Wm. Bainbridgc am: > On a cruise ; captured the Guerricrc Frigate, &c. . . . (, Capt. Chas. Stewart and Marblehead \ Capt. and 1st Lt. Wm. B. ) ) On a cruise ; flag ship of Mediterranean Squadron. . . . f On a cruise; squadron of Commo. J. Rodgers, ! Capt. T. Miicdonough Capt. D. J. Patterson Gibraltar Capt. E. A. F. Lavallette .. Capt. Geo C. Read i f Flag ship of Commo. J. D. Elliott, Mediterranean, ) 1 carried Gen. L. Cass and family from Marseilles I ) to Constantinople, and brought home Mr. Liv- [ Gibraltar Capt. D. S. Patterson New York Hampton Roads Norfolk > Lt. J. B. Montgomery. . . . Lt. & Comdr. Wm. Boerum Flag ship of Commo. J. D. Elliott Capt. F. A. Parker Flag ship of Commo. Chas. Stewart, Home Squadron f Special service, East Indies and Pacific; carried) I out H. A. Wise, Minister to Brazil ( Norfolk > Flag ship of Commo. W.C. Bolton, Mediterranean < ( Flag ship of Commo. Isaac Mayo, Mediterranean & Africa, carrying out J. H. Nicholson, esq., Consul ( to Tunis. THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. f Philadelphia Norfolk Newport Norfolk i Maximum draft 23J feet; best sailing trim varying from 20 to 30 inches by the stern. Has logged 10| knots on the wind and 13 free, being a fraction lefs than Norfolk may be found credited to the Constitution, which she very much resembles in other particulars. Injured her false keel and rudder braces when first launched in New York .. July, 1797, and was obliged to be hove down for repairs.* May, 1813, in Long Island sound, was struck by lightning, which passed down the Boston mainmast, and into the ward room, without serious injury to any one. UNITED STATES, 44. . . In a trial trip with the United States Frigate Congress, (the latter s 1st cruise on the New London CoastofBra7.il in 1843,) there was scarcely any perceptible difference in the sail ing of the two ships on wind, but in going dead before the wind the United States New York. . . Lenflb - 175 feet had the advantage. Reported to have beaten all of the British fleet on a wind in lieam - -4J6 11 ,*tj- iAn* Hold - N.3 " trie Mediterranean m 1804. Ballast - HO to 75 tons. In her last cruise in the Pacific in 1844, Comdr. Stribling reports that she is one of \Vatur 57,000 callon*. the most wcalherly ships, and the best sen boat, that he has ever sailed in rolling Boston deep but easy, and with very litt e strain on the masts and rigging. And during her last cruise, 1846 to 1849, she is reported "slow but sure in stays; Mahor, steers and sails well ; rolls easy, (75 tons of ballast only,) but rides heavy at her anchors." Capt. Gregory, in comparing her performance in 1816 and 1847 with Norfolk that of the Raritan from 1843 lo 1815, says, there is ro material difference in the two ships, excepting in heavy weather ; and when lying to, &c. , the latter is not New York eo weathcrly. Mahon New York .. Boston New York . . Norfolk Pacific I Boston Baltimore Capes West Indies.... The 2d vessel launched under the new organization of the Navy. I Norfolk ELLATION, 36. ... Losl g of , )(;1 . crew on her passage out this cruise Philadelphia r. Washington Beam ui " During this cruise made from C to 10 inches water per hour, which at one time HolM - 13J " increased to 2 feet per hour (luring rough weather Hampton Roads Original i:ill:i-l - Hup long. 30 4 n"!n i l i . Was laid U P " ordinary in the Eastern Branch, D. C., until 1812, where she was j Tunis rebuilt, and given 14 inches more beam. I Find no early report of her qualities. Her log books show a speed of 10 knots on i Norfolk New York Sailed from, &c. Previous to the war of 1812 she acquired the SouMguel of "Old Wngon" from her dull sailing qualities, which have since been rery rjiuch improved with alterations of stowage, &<.., <V.c. THflf UNITED STATES. 93 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. July, 1798.. Commo. John Barry July, 1799.. Commo. John Barry Nov. 3, 1799.. Commo. John Barry , Dec., 1800.. Commo. John Barry , May 21, June 21, Oct. 8, Dee. 9, May 24, Sept. 3, Jan. 9, Jan. 5, July 3, Feb. 15, June 12, Nov. 10, Feb. 14, Jan. 9, June 7, June 3, 1812 1812 1812 1812 1813 J i 1815.. 1818.. 1824.. ! 1832.. 1834.. 1639..; 1839 i 1340$ 1842.. 1844.. 1846.. Capt. Stephen Decatur.. 1st Lieut. W. II. Allen. Capt. John Shaw Capt. Wm. M. Crane... Commo. Isaac Hull Capt. J. B. Nicholson .. Capt. H- E. Ballard.... Capt. J. Wilkinson Capt. L. Kearney. Capt. Jas. Armstrong. . . Comdr. C. K. Stribling . Capt. J. Smoot June, 1793] August, 1793 1 1 1st Lt. A. Sterrett. 1799 & 1800] May, 1800.. Mar. 13, 1802) June 12, 1804 ) July 4, 1804.. Aug. 22, 1805.. Mar. 13, 1815.. May 20, 1815.. Jan. 9, 1817.. Capt. Alex. Murray. ( With the Delaware, Capt. Decatur in company, to Cape Cod, there joined by the Herald, Capt. Lever, and thence to the West Indies, where the Squadron was increased to 10 vessels, with or- l_ ders to capture French cruisers, &c (, Special service to France with Messrs. Ellsworth ( and Davie, E. E. & M. Plenipotentiary Flag ship in the West Indie?, laid up in the Eastern Branch in ordinary, Washington, until Febru- ( ary , 1809 ( Cruising on the coast, \viih the Hornet in company . I Cruising on the coast, with the Congress and Ar- ) gus in company \ Squadron of Commo. John Kodgcrs, on a cruise Squadron parted company on the llih, and cap-) lured the Macedonian 25th > The Prize Macedonian in company The Prize Macedonian, Capt. J. Jones, and Hornet, "I Capt. J. Diddle, in company, were chased by the I British Squadron into New London, and there j (_ blockaded the remainder of the war J ^ Squadron of Commo. W. Bainbridgc & I. Chaun- I cey, Mediterranean Squadron of Commo. Chas. Stewart, Mediterranean. To relieve Commo. Chas. Stewart, in the Pacific.... > Squadron of Commo. D. T. Patterson, Mediterranean Squadron of Commo. J. D. Elliott, Mediterranean . . Home Squadron, Commos. Dallas and Shubrick. . < > Flag ship of Commo. T. Ap C. Jones, Pacific Flag ship of Commo. Geo. C. Read, Africa and Med. f With the Baltimore, Capt. Phillips, to Havana to"| convoy home about GO American vessels, after | which become the flag ship of Commo. Thomas I Truxton, West Indies, whose Squadron consist- [ ed of 5 vessels, which was on the following year j increased to 10 vessels. Action with the French I Frigates Insurjente nnd Vengeance; returning | under jury masts to Norfolk, 1800 j ( Squad ron of Commos. Talbot and S. Decatur, senr., ) I West Indies $ Arrived at. Capt. Alex. Murray i Squadron of Commo. R. V. Morris, Mediterranean. Capt. H. G. Campbell M r Comdt. Chrs. Stewart. Capt. Chas. Gordon Capt. Chas. Gordon Capt. Wm. M. Crane I Squadron of Commos. Sam l Carron & J.Rodgers, Mediterranean; returning, was fired upon by the I batteries at Cabretta Point, September 21, 1605 . Squadron of Commo. Wm. Eainbridge, Mediter n Squadron of Commo. Isaac Chavincey, Mediter n ... Hampton Roads Newport . Date. Sept. 12, 1799 1800 Washington.... April 1801 Norfolk Nov. 23, 1811 New York 1812 Boston I Aug. 31, 1812 New London ... Dec. 4,1812 New York Jan. 1, 1813 i New London ...i June 1,1813 Mahon Norfolk. Dec., 1817 May 18, 1819 New York | April 23, 1827 New York I Dec. 11, 1834 Boston.. . . New York. Norfolk... Nov. 8, 1838 Nov. 17, 1839 Feb. 17, 1840 Boston : Oct. 4, 1844 Norfolk. Feb. 17, 1849 St. Kitts ; February, 1799 Jamaica. Philadelphia 1801 February, 1800 Washington. ... Washington.... New York... Mar. 15, 1803 Nov. 29, 1805 Mar. 26, 1815 Algiers i June 30, 1815 Dec. 26, 1817 It) 94 THK PRESENT IS \ \ V OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. CONSTELLATION, 3C., Continued. POTOMAC, 44 P.i-ani - Hold li.ill.i-t - Water - rrovUiuna 1-1.1 " 150 t a~> tons. - -16,1100 gallons. G months. f Gibraltar. Gibraltar Norfolk Norfolk New York | New York ! Norfolk ! Old Pt. Comfort. a wind and 12j free, under the most favorable circumstances while she was a new " ensaco :l ship. Her maximum draft, wlien stored and provisioned for a cruise, is 22, feet; best sailing trim, varying from 18 to 24 inches by the stern, according to the watcr displaced. Was re polled to steer, stay, and work well, in her cruise in Hie Med- i iterranean in 1833, where she lived through a heavy gale in which a French 80 gun ship was lost, and during the same night while lying to weathered the French ,, , ,, Admiral s ship some 7 milrs. Is also reported very wcathcrly ; careens readily WoriolK ^ to her bearings when she is stiff and easy on her masts. New York Norfolk ; Norfolk Pensacola Boston Rio Table Eay Johanna I Rio Washington. . . . Norfolk Maximum draft 22i; sailing brst when about 18 inches by the stern. In her first cruise in the Pac.illc her Commander reports: "1 have never seen so fine a sea boat, or one so easy on ln-r spars and rigging; works quick nnd sure." ! 2d cruise, "very fair, sails and steers well." 3d cruise, was beaicn by the Dcca- tur under a variety of circumstances, having the advantage only when the wind was very fresh a-beain. 4 .h cruise, home stution; general qualities "very bad." New York Coston Norfolk Rio Doston Philadelphia Hampton Roads j Hampton Roads THE UNITED STATES. 95 <JT SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Dale. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. Oct. 20, 1817.. Nov. 12, 1819.. Nov. 12, 1813.. June 22, 1820) July 25, 1820 ) Jan. 27, 1825.. April 12, 1825.. Dec. 5, 1825) Sept. 24, 1825 ] Feb. 10, 1827.. July 115, 1829.. Aug. 15, 1829.. April 14, 1832. . Oct. 8, 1835.. May 29, 1837.. Sept. 3, 1838. . Dec. 10, 1840.. Mar. 8, 18411 July 31, 1841 Sept. 10, 1841 1 Mar. 20, 1844 J June 15, 1831 1 July 1C, 1831 \ Aug. 27, 1831 J Oct. 20, 1834.. May 12, 1840.. Feb. 9, 1841.. Jan. 19, 1844.. Oct. 29, 1844 ) Dee. 8, 1844) Mar. 14, 1846.. Returning home. > Special service, (touching in the W. Indies,) Brazil. . Hampton Roads New York. . . . < Norfolk April 23, 1820 June 27, 1820 July 31, 1822 Feb. 1, 1825 Sept. 12, 1825 Sept. 14, 1826 June, ? 1827 July 24, 1829 Sept. 11, 1829 Oct. 18, 1829- Nov. 13, 1831 Nov. 20, 1834 Nov. 24, 1835 Feb. 14, 1836 Oct. 24, 1838 Feb. 4, 1841 July 7, 1843 Nov. 30, 1843 May 1, 1844 May 23, 1834 Mar. 5, 1837 Feb. 4, 1841 July 31, 1842 Aug. 10, 1844 Dec. 4, 1845 July SO, 1847 Commo. Chas. Morris M r Comdt. J. B. Nicholson Capt C G Rido ely M r Comdt. W. G. Finch.. Capt. M. T. Woolsey Capt. M T. Woolsey Squadron of Commo. Lewis Warrington, W. Indies Flag ship of Commo. Lewis Warrington, W. Indies Fla" ship of Chas G. Rid^ely, West Indies Norfolk Capt M. T. Woolsey Norfolk Capt. A. S. \Vadsworth. ... Capt. A. S. Wadsworlh. . . . Capt. Geo. C. Read M r Comdt. M. P. Mix. . . . M r Comdt. M. P. Mix.... Lt. J. M. Mclntoeh,&c Capt. Geo. W. Storer ( Special service to France and England, then Squad- l ron of Commo. James Biddle, Mediterranean .. ( Squadron of Commos. Jas. Eiddle and D. T. Patter- ) Sandy Hook.... Norfolk Norfolk 1 f La Guayra ! Flag ship and Squadron of Commo. A. J. Dallas, I p nsaco j a J [ } To the Coast, of Brazil, where in Rio she became the Flng ship of Commo. L. Kearney, and made Comdt T. Peti ( Tu Valparaiso Norfolk 1st Lt. Irvine Shubnck .... Capt. J. J. Nicholson ( Flagship of Commo. D. T. Patterson, Mediterra-) ( nean,and returning via coast of Africa and Brazil J Norfolk Rjo Capt. G. W. Storer.. Philadelphia.... Hampton Roads. Hampton Roada. ( Squadron of Commo. D. Conner, Princeton in co., ) Capt. J. H. Aulick Squadron of Commo. M. C. Perry, West Indies..., 9G THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. BRANDYW1NE, 44. Length - 175 feet. IJeain - 45 " Hold - 14.4 " Ballast - 153 to UO ton?. Water - 40 to 48,000 gallons. 1 rovisions - 6 momhd. COLUMBIA, 44. Length - 175 feet, lieain - - 45 " Hold - - J4.4 " Ballast - 80 to 1 Ifi Km*. Water - 48 to 00,000 gallons. 1 rovisions - 6 months. Maximum draft 22; best sailing trim varying from 18 (o G inches by the stern. Performed remarkably well on her 1st cruise, particularly after being relieved of some of her ballast; sailing 10 knots on a bowline antl 12 free, with ease. Re turning to the U. S. the steps of her masts were altered, since which she has nev er sailed so -veil. On her 1st cruise to the West Indies, and 2d to the Mediterra nean, with iron tanks, and about 140 tons of ballast, she was regarded as a fair sailer, but not wcatherly ; rolled deep, but easy; pitched heavily in a head sea, and was very hard upon her helm, which 4 men could not always control, aided by the usual purchase of wheel ropes. During her last cruise, with only 90 tons of ballast, she was reported "stiff, steers well, stays badly, wears quickly. In smooth water, and sailing within G{ points of the wind, makes fully i point leeway." And in sailing was beaten by the St. Louis and Perry. Her launching draft was, forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft Ifi feet Gj inches. With lower masts and bowsprit draft was, forward 13 feet, aft 1C feet 8 inches. With ballast and rudder hung draft was, forward 13ft. 11 inches, aft 17 ft. 10 indies. Equipped for sea draft was, forward 20 feet, aft 22 feet. When the sills of her lower midship ports were 65 feet above the water. Her maximum draft seldom exceeded 22 feet, sailing best (10 knots per hour by the wind, and 12 do. free,) when from 10 to 22 inches by the slern, varying ac cording to the load draft. Reported "stiff, fore-reaches and holds her way well -J in stays; steers and works well; requires all her ballasi; rolls deep, but easy on her spars and rigging, and is in every respect a remarkably fine ship. 1844." CONGRESS, 44 ..^ j Maximum draft 22.! feet. Best sailing trim varying from 14 to 22 inches by the stern. "Steers, scuds, and lies to well; is sure in stays, and easy on her spars, rigging, and cables. 1844." Performed very creditably in a trial cruise with the United States and Raritan in 1844, but was bentcn by the latter under a new suit of sails, and variety of weather, in a passage from Monte Video to Rio. During her last cruise on the coast of Brazil, is reported to have parted her chainbob- stttys several times in pitching. Otherwise reported "easy on her spare; also upon her cables at anchor in a sea way, and unusually fast in light winds. Length - !: urn Hold Ballast - Wuter - Provisions 179 feet. 47.8 " 22.8 " 90 In 75 ton. - 53,000 gallons. inumhs. Washington. .. Potomac River. Cowes Mahon. ..,..., Mahon New York New York Norfolk j Malion New York Norfolk Norfolk New York Norfolk.. Norfolk. Rio. Washington... Norfolk.. Boston .... New York. Rio At sea.. Malion "I Norfolk . I Norfolk. Portsmouth.... Gibraltar Rio Annapolis Norfolk. Monterey^... San Francisco.., Norfolk Rio. . . * Died while in command at sea, March 12, 1844, THE UNITED STATES. 97 t SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. Aug. 25, Sept. 9, Oct. 22, Dec. G, Feb. 21, Sept. 3, Mar. 10, Oct. 22, Aug. 30, May 9, June 2, Oct. 22, June 29, May 24, Sept. 13, June G, May 25, May 6, Mar. 4, July 22, Feb. 1, Mar. 12, May 8, Oct. 19, Nov. 14, Feb. 11, July 15, Dec. 22, Jan. 18, Mar. 18, Oct. 30, July 2G, July 20, June G, Dec. 5, 1825^1 1825 1825 1825 _ 1826.. 1826.. 1830.. 1830.. 1832.. 1834 i 1834 \ 1839.. 1311.. 1843 | 1847.. 1848.. 183G.. Special service to France with Gen. Lafayette, and then to join Commo. Rodger s squadron in the< Oct. 8, 1825 Nov. 2, 1825 April 17, 182G Oct. 8, 1829 July 7, 1830 Dec. 9, 1830 July 9, 1833 April 22, 1837 May 13, 1841 July 12, 1842 Sept. 17, 1845 Nov. 20, 1847 Dec. 4, 1850 June 1, 1836 June 14, 1840 May 3, 1842 Oct. 23, 1843 April 4, 1844 June 20, 1844 Dec. 31, 1844 Oct. 10, 1847 Aug. 21, 1842 Jan. 28, 1844 Mar. 13, 1845 Mar. 22, 1845 June 10, 1846 July 16, 1846 Nov. 15, 1846 June 28, 1847 Jan. 35, 1849 I860 Lt. F. II. Gregory Ctipt, D. T. Patterson New York Capt. Geo. C. Read Capt. II. E. Ballard Capt, E. P. Kennedy Norfolk Capt. J. Hens-haw Squadron of Commo. J. Biddle and D. T. Patterson. Flag ship of Commo. A. S. Wadsworth, Pacific. . . . Squadron of Commo. Isaac Hull, Mediterranean. . . . Squadron of Commo. Chas. Morgan, Mediterranean. > Fla" shin of Commo. F. A. Parker, East Indies Capt. W. C. Bolton New York Norfolk Capt. D. Gcisinger Lt. C. W. Chauncey. . Norfolk C.ipt. T. Crabbc f Flag ship of Commo. Geo. W. Storer, Brazil; car- } ricd out officers for the Ohio, 74, and the Brazil > ( squadron. ) Rio Norfolk 1838.. 1312.. 1842.. 1844.. 1844.. 1844.. 1844.. 1845.. 1853.. 1842.. 1843.. 1845.. 1845.. 1845.. 1846.. 1847.. 1850.. 1851.. Lt. Gco. A. Magrudcr Capt. F. A. Parker Capt. E. R. Shubrick 1 Flag ship of Commo. Geo. C. Read, East Indies. . . . Flag ship of Commo. Chas. Stewart, Home Squadron Squadron of Commo. Charles Morris, Brazil, and } New York Rio Capt. E. R. Shubrick Lt. J. R. Goldsborough.... Capt. S. L. Breeze Capt. D. Geisingcr Comdr. R T.Ritchie.., Cadiz Squadron of Commo. Jos. Smith, Mediterranean. . . . > Squadron of Commo. Jos. Smith, Mediterranean.. < Norfolk Norfolk Comdr. G. J. Pendergrast.. Capt. P. F Voorhees Flag ship of Commo. J. T. Newton, Home Squadron > Squadron of Commo. Chaa. W. Morgan, Med.... < Rio Capt. P. F. Voorhees Capt. P. F. Voorhees Comdr. S. F. Dypont Lt. J. W. Livingston. . . . < . Capt. E. A. F. Lavallette . . . Capt J Mclntosh ("Flag ship of Commo. R. F. Stockton,") carrying out Mr. Ten Eyclc, Com- [ p . ,. j missioner to the Sandwich Islands, [ | [ and Mr. Turrell, Consul to do J San Frar. cisco . . Norfolk Squadron of Commo. W. B. Shubrick, Pacific. ..... Comdr. G. F. Pearson July 20, 185iJ t Brought home several officers of the Brazilian navy, who, at the request of their Government, had been permitted to cruise in the ship for the purpose of instruction in their profession. The American Consul also sent home in this ship the captain and crew of a vessel sup posed to have been engaged in the slave trade, 98 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELI. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. CUMBERLAND, 44. I.etlgtll - Beam Hold Ballast - Waler - Provisions 175 feet. 45 " 144 " 75 to 60 tons. - 51,3-15 gallons. 6 months SAVANNAH, 44 , Length - Beam Hold Ballast - Water - Provision* 175 feet. 45 " 14.4 " 60 tons. 49,514 sailons. 6 months. RAIUTAN, 44. Length - Beam - Hold Ballast - Water - Provisions 17 j feet. 45 " 14.4 " 60 ton?. 48,OOU gallons. 6 mouths. ST. LAWRENCE, 44 .... f Length Brain II old Ballast - Provisions ITS feet. *> " 14.4 " CO tons. 55,000 gallons 6 months. Maximum draft 22 feet. Best sailing trim varying from 30 to 3C inches by the stern. Has logged 10 knots per hour by the wind, and 12 do. free. "Sails, steers, and works well; is easy in her motion, and rides easy at her anchors in a sea way." 1850. "When light, crank; would recommend 15 or 20 tons more ballast to be stowed aft. Beat the Independence with great ease under a variety of sail and weather. 1851." Maximum draught 22.8 feet ; best sailing trim varying from 24 to 30 inches by the stern. Is reported to have sailed 10i knots per hour by the wind, and 13 do. free. " Steers and stays well ; rolls deep, but easy ; pitches violently in a head sea, and makes considerable lee way. 1844." "Lies to and scuds well; is sure in stays; rolls deep ; a fust sailer, and is easy under nil circumstances, except in a head sea 1847." " Steers, wears, and stays well ; lies to beautifully ; is rather crank, and labors some in a sea way." 1849. Carries her gun-deck guns about 8 feet above water when full and on an even keel. "Not very stiff; keels over from 10 to 13 readily ; works well ; rolls deep; pitches heavily in a head sea: is easy on her cables, but less so on her masts." 1851. Maximum draught 22.8 feet. Maximum speed 10, knotsby the wind, 13 dp. free; sailing best when about 30 inches by the stern. With a new suit of sails, and being rather light, beat the Congress Frigate on the Brazil Station, in 1844, under a. variety of winds and weather. Likewise the Brazilian Squadron, led by an Ame rican built Frigate, while sailing several days in company. Maximum draught 22J feet. Reported to have logged 2 inches in launching, leav ing a draught of 16. G feet aft, and 11.11 1 feet forward. "Sails very fast off the wind, and performs admirably in every respect, except she does not bear her canvass well; would be unsafe on a lee shore. 1849." In 1850, Capt. Paulding took on board 44 additional tons of iron ballast at Bremen Haven, which he sub" sequently reported had not only improved the Ship s stability, but her sailing qualities. On her passage to England, in 1851, (" World s Fair,") carried only her spar deck guns, with 14G tons of kentledge, and 300 tons of cargo. Had a draft of 21 feet aft. Best sailing trim 2 feet by the stern rolling deep, but easy. Boston. Boston. Vera Cruz Anton Lizardo. Norfolk. \ New York Boston New York , Pacific .... Callao Monterey Monterey New York Boston San Francisco . San Francisco . San Francisco . Philadelphia. New York .. Montevideo . Vera Cruz . . Norfolk New York.. Norfolk. Norfolk. Hampton Roads j Lisbon I i Lisbon Bremen Haven.. I New York New York , . . . . THE UNITED STATES. 99 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Dale. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. Capt. S. L. Breeze Nov. 20, 1843.. Feb. 3, 1846.. I Capt. B. Dulany June 2G, 181G.. Capt. F. Forrest Dec. 2, 1846.. j Capt. F. H. Gregory Flagship of Commo. Jos. Smith, Mediterranean....! Boston Nov. 10, 1845 Flag ship of Commo. D. Conner, West Indies Vera Cruz Mar. 4, 1846 Flag ship ofCommo. D. Conner, West Indies. ..... Anton Lizardo. . Dec. 2, 1846 i Returning to the U. S., exchanging ships with Capt. ) T> T c \\ \ Forrest, who took the Rariton^... .. ! Norf lk , DeC 29 184G Nov. 4, 1847.J Cnpt. Wm. Jamesson Squadron of Commo. M. C. Perry, W. I., carrying out Commo. Jones and other officers for the PA- New York : July 20, 1848 Aug. 11, May 17, 1840.. 1852. . 1653.. 1843.. 1844.. 1844.. 1846) 1846 \ 1849.. 1849.. 1849.. 1853) 1851) 18431 Capt. W. K. Latimer June 15, Feb. 8, June 4, July 29, Sept. 8, Jan. 15, Aug. 27, July 1, Oct. 9, Dec. 15. 1851 1852 1844 1844 1846 1847 1849 1849 1850 1851 1*43 Squadron of Commo. C.W. Morgan, Mediterranean. Flag ship of Commo. S. H. Stringham, Mediter n . . Flag ship of Commo. S. H. Stringham, Mediter n . . Comdr. L. M.Goldsborougli Comdr. A. A. Harwood. . . . Capt. A. Fitzhu^h Gibraltar / Oct. 19, Feb. 11, June 7, July 29, Sept. 23, Jan. 6, Mar. 1, Nov. 1, Dec. 10, Jan. 16, Dec. 1, Hon. H. M. Wallerson passenger to Rio. Flag Ship of Commo. A. J. Dallas, who died in com d. To Mar. 27, 1845; and Commo. J. D. Sloat, Pacific, to Squadron of Commo. W. B. Shubrick, Pacific Callao Comdr. W. L. Hudson To the Pacific San Francisco . . Comdr. Z. F. Johnston Capt H. N. Pa<*e Fla" Ship of Commo. T Ap C. Jones, Pacific Squadron of Commo. Chas. S. McCaulcy, Pacific. . Norfolk New York . . ! I Struck on the bar off Sandy Hook. Feb. 20, 1844 \ .Cap!. F. II. Gregory { Flag Ship of Commo. Dan l Turner, Brazil Rio April 5,1844 I I I Nov. 15, 1845) : [Left in command of Squadron, Brazil Pcnsacola i Mar. 18, 1846 Dec. 2, 1846.. Mar. 15, 1849 ) May 2, 1849 5 Capt. F. Forrest [ Squadron of Commo. D. Conner, West Indies Norfolk | July 22, 1847 C Flog Ship of Commo. J. Wilkinson, West Indies. . New York I April 2, 1849 ( Flag Ship of Commo. F. A. Parker, Home Squadron; Norfolk i April 16, 1850 Aug. 24, 1850 { Capt- B. Page Capt. Chas. Gauntt ; Comdr. W. W. McKcan . . Flag Ship of Commo. C. F. McCaulcy Pacific Norfolk : Jan. 25, 1853 Sept. 4, 1848) Sept. S, 1848 Feb. 6, 1849 Capt. II. Pauldi May 1, 1849 July 19, 1849 Feb. 20, 1851.. Comdr. J. R. Sands. VDec. 12, 1851.. Capt. B. Dulany ... f i Bremen Haven..; Oct. 7, 1848 Special service to Europe and the Mediterranean ; touching at Southampton, and many porls in the { \ Cadiz Feb. 13, 1849 Mediterranean | ( Boston Nov. 1, 1850 [Ordered around to New York Nov. 0,1850 ! . Special service to Southampton, Worl.l s Fair, &c.. New York Aug. 11, 1851 Short of her regular complement of men. Squadron of Commo. C.T. McCauley, Pacific. Capt 13. Dulany relieved Commo. McCauley in com mand of Pacific. 100 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. MACEDONIAN, 36 No. 2. Beam Hold Hallast - Water - 1 rovisions 104 feet. 41 " 18? " 10 tons. - 3- ,OOl) pillons. 5 months. SARATOGA, 20. T,Pnirlli - Beam Hold - Ballast - Wilier - Provisions ir.o fret. :> 9 IB.:I " 1SJ to 1 1 J tons. - aO,B7-2 gnllnns. U lliontlls. PORTSMOUTH, 20.. I-rnsth l. il.lOfeet. llrain - :Hl ic Ilol.l - - \-,..> <c Water SI to !U,UOO Dillon*. frovuiona - u months. JAMESTOWN, 20. I.tTiRth - Water - Provision:* 51 - -Ji.Ollfl tons. gnllnn. mouths. f Norfolk New York Maximum draught 20.3 feet; best sailing trim varying; from 4 to 8 inches by the stern, when deep, and on an ei-cn keel when light. Reported to have logged 11 knots per hour on a wind. "Slow, but sure, in stays, invariably getting stern bo.\rd ; is sufficiently stiff; lies to well ; is easy, und remarkably dry ; requires a strong breeze; bottom supposed to be foul. 1839." " Fast ship going free, and fair on a wind ; steers and stands up well under her canvass ; is easy and dry. 1840." " Dull sailer goini free, and always in light winds, but dry ; rolls easy ; is stilT, and inclines to gripe. 1845." On her passage to Ireland, was officered { and manned by volunteers out of the service. Carried out about 12,000 barrels of provisions. Rebuilt in the Dnj Dock at Jlrooklyn, JVtw York, in 1852, and given a battery of 22 heavy guns. Her poop deck taken off; bulwarks reduced ; masts, yards, and sails | increased; the foremast stepped a little further aft; the same quantity of ballast, and I about 18 inches more keel given her. Has since made a very quick passage to ! Madeira, and her commander reports very favorably of her general performance. Hampton Roads Pensacola New York Norfolk Boston Hampton Roads Hampton Roads i Porto Praya. . . . New York I New York Maximum draft Ifi. 8 feet; best sailing trim varying from 10 to 1C inches by the stern. Originally fitted with a graiing spar deck, weighing 5 tons ; is reported to perform belter without it. " Is stiff, but not weatherly ; slow, but sure, in stays. Steers unusually well, and is easy on her spars and cables." 1843. Having been docked after her return from this cruise, G sheets of copper were found to have been knocked off her bottom. " Scuds well, and rides easy at her anchors ; , stays and lies to badly; her battery too heavy; mast not properly supported, ? and ship I consider unsafe on a Ice shore, or lying to in a gale. 1846." "Fair, not weatherly ; very still ; steers and lies to well; pitches deep, and squats very much in a sen way. 1648." " Sails and steers well, and is wcalherly ; stands up remarkably well under canvass, and rides extremely well at her anchors : can dis pense with all her ballast. 1849." Has logged 10 knots on a bowline, and 13 free. Portsm th,N.H. Portsmouth . .. . New York Norfolk Pensacola Rio Norfolk New York Norfolk. Norfolk. Originally 4 tons of ballast, which was, on the second cruise, increased to 25. Maxi mum draught 17j feet ; best sailing trim varying from 9 to 14 inches by the stern. Has logged 11.6 knots per hour on a wind, and 14 free. Carries her guns G feet above the water. "Excellent, whether sailing, steering, wniking, scudding, lying to, or riding at anchor in a sea way. Sailed G. !,. r >49 miles this cruise. Was 496 days at sea, averaging 128 miles per day. 1848." Sometimes got slcrn- board in stays, which was attributed to her carrying the same canvass on her-J fore as on her mainmast; the latter was subsequently increased, upon the recom mendation of Comdr. M., without having (according to Comdr. A s report) pro duced the desired icsult. With this single exception, the latter reports : "She possesses the finest qualities of any ship I ever sailed in ; rolls as easy as a cradle, and stands up under her canvass like a church ; sails very fust, and could dispense with 15 tons of ballast." Also recommends that her mainmast be shifted 3 or 4 feet further aft. [ Portsmouth.. . . . Norfolk Valparaiso Boston Monrovia New York Porto Praya. . . . Boston . . Maximum draught 18 feet; best sailing trim varying from G to 18 inches by the ( Norfolk stern. Reported to have sailed 11 knots per hour on a wind, and 13 free. " Ex- I I cellent under almost every variety of sn-.il and weather, but wanting a little more liability 1846." In a trial (rip with the Portsmouth this cruise, the general Rniling qualities of the two ships were very much the same; both beating the Southampton, Yurktown, and Truxtun with ease. On her passage with supplies J to Ireland, experienced severe gales, end behaved remarkably well. "Very weatherly ; works well; rolls easy, but pitches fearfully; inclines to gripe; requires a gon.d breeze and low sail. 1848." During this cruise the masts were upright, (having previously raked aft;) several alterations recommended; and, previous to departing on her last cruiae, her musts and yards were reduced. Boston . Boston . Norfolk. Genoa . , Norfolk. THE UNITED STATES. 101 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. Oct. 11, 1837) May 12, 1838 ) Feb. 15, 1839.. May 1, 1840.. Oct. 18, 1840.. Nov. 20, 1840) Sept. 13, 1841 $ Dec. 20, 1841.. July 18, 1843.. Nov. 30, 1844.. June 15, 1847.. April 13, 1853.. Mar. 16, 1843 1 May 3, 1843 I June 5, 1843 J April 27, 1845^1 Dec. 4, 1845 I Aug. 24, 1846 J Mar. 29, 1847.. April 17, 1848) May G, 1848 $ Sept. 15, 1850.. Dec. 9, 18441 Jan. 25, 1845 I Feb. 24, 1848 j Aug. 29, 1848.. Feb. 1, 1849.. Sept. 21, 1849 ) May 22, 1851 $ Dec. 16, 1851.. Jan. 25, 1845.. March, 1847.. July 22, 1847-j Sept. 22, 1847 March G, 1850 J June J, 1851.. M r Comdt. Jas. Armstrong f Flag; Ship of Commo. T. Ap C. Jones; Relief, ( Pioneer, and Consort, in company; fitted out < f expressly for the Exploring Expedition. . ( Flag Ship of Commo. Wm. B.Shubrick, W.Indies. New York Norfolk Oct. 16, 1837 May 16, 1838 Mar. 8, 1839 April 13, 1840 Sept. 20, 1840 Oct. 23, 1840 July 28, 1841 Sept. 17, 1841 Aug. 9, 1842 Sept. 9, 1843 April 26, 1845 1847 Flag Ship of Commo. Wm. B. Shubrick, W. Indies . New York Hampton Roads Lieut S.B.Wilson Lieut. J. Rudd 1 f } Flag Ship of Commo. J. Wilkinson, W. Indies. . I } \ Fla" Ship of Commo. M. C. Perry Africa < Lieut. W. H. Nolancl .... Capt. I. Mayo Norfolk Porto Grande... New York New York ( Bound to carry provisions, &c., to Ireland, under ) Capt. G. C. De Kay Capt. J. Abbot Comdr. J. Tattnall. ....... Squadron of Commo. M. C. Perry, East Indies. ( Dismasted in a gale on the Coast, Mar. 17, and ret d to Portsmouth . . . . New York Norfolk Mar. 19, 1843 May 7, 1843 Nov. 22, 1844 May 14, 1845 Feb. 1, 1846 Dec. 29, 1846 Feb. 19, 1846 April 21, 1848 Nov. 27, 1849 Dec. 16, 1844 April 6, 1845 May 5, 1848 Sept. 23, 1848 Sept. 3, 1849 Nov. 6, 1849 June 26, 1851 Aug. .6, 1846 Spring, 1847 July 29, 1847 Dec. 30, 1848 May 4, 1850 ("Squadron of Commo. D. Conner, West Indies.... . Rio Comdr. D. G. Farragut. . . . Comdr. W. C. Nicholson.. Comdr. W. S. Walker .... Comdr. J. B. Montgomery. Comdr. W. M. Armstrong. [To join Pacific Squadron ; did not double Cape Horn Squadron of Commo. M. C. Perry, W. Indies Norfolk Hampton Roads Norfolk ( Squadron of Connmo. F. A. Parker, West Indies.. . Squadron of Commos. P. F. Voorhees, J. H. Au- lick, &c., East Indies. Squadron of Commo. J. D. Sloat, &c., Pacific Valparaiso J. Q.. Thornton, Esq , passenger to the U. States . . . New York Flag Ship of Commo. F. H. Gregory, Africa . . . . < Squadron of Commo. C. S. McCauley, &c., Pacific. Flag Ship of Commo. C. VV. Skinner Africa Comdr. E. Peck Comdr. R. B. Cunningham. Capt. R. B. Forbes ( Under a law of Congress, with provisions, &c., to ) Capt. S. Mercer f Struck on Winter Quarter Shoal, on her passage to ? Flap shin of ("!nmmn. W C\ HnUnn Afi-iVa Cadiz ....... [Squadron of Commo. W. C. Bolton, Mediterranean. Capt. S. W. Downing Squadron of Commo. I, McKeever, Brazil . Norfolk........ 17 102 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. PLYMOUTH 20 f [ Sailed on her first cruise wilhout ballast, and took on board 15 tons at Malta, winch, on her second cruise, was reduced to 7 tons. Maximum draft 18 feet; best sailing trim varying from 16 to 22 inches by the stern. Reported to sail 10 knots per hour on a wind, and 12 free. " Sails, works, and steers well ; rolls quick and [ easy, and rides easy at her anchors in a sea way. 1848." " Lies to and stands up well under canvass; steers and works well) rolls deep, but without strain upon her spars and rigging, and rides very easy at her anchors in a sea-way. 465 days at sea this cruise. 1851." I Maximum draft 17 feet; and sails best when trimmed about 28 inches by the stern. " Sails, steers, and works well ; is very easy on her spars, rigging, and cables. 184G." " Makes bad stowage, on account of the size of her tanks. 1847." "Sails indifferently well; steers easily, but rolls and works badly, and -J stands up well under canvass. 1850." Was 420 days at sea during her last cruise in the East Indies and Pacific. Her commander reported her "remarkably weatherly, and a fine sea boat." In other respects, speaks as favorably of her general qualities as the repot t of her first cruise. 1 Maximum draft 17J feet; best sailing trim varying from 15 to 30 inches by the ] stern on her first and second cruise. " Steers and works readily, rolls easy, and pitches heavily, and is very easy on her cables. -1847." " Steers well, but sails and works badly, and makes a great deal of lee way ; on a wind, under the most favorable circumstances, never makes more than 8 knots per hour; rolls and squats dreadfully, and requires low fail. Her best trim for sailing is probably by the head. 1849." Previous to this cruise, her lower mast had been shortened several feet. Carritd the same sail on the fore that she did on her mainmast, | previous to this cruise. Has since undergone some alterations; and, by last re ports, performs " equally well, with a difference of from 20 inches to 3 feet by the stern, and without any ballast on board. Steers and lies to well, and works as well as the average of ships ; stands up well under her sails: rolls deep, with out straining her hull or rigging. She has logged 10 knots per hour on a wind, and 13 free. Heat the Decalur in a trial on the wind. I do not regard the Albany as very weatherly, but, under all circumstances in which I have seen her, (23G days at sea in the West Indies,) as superior to most ships. 1852." Maximum draft 17.2, best sailing trim about 1C inches by the stern. Maximum speed on a wind 11 knots per hour, and 12 do. going free. "Very good; steers, works, and sails well ; rolls deep but easy ; requires all her bal last, (i. e. 23 tons.) Is weatherly and wot in a seu way 1848 to 1850338 days at sea." "Beat the Rari an and Cumberland in certain positions, and the Albany in every way. 1850." pjo Length - - 117 feet. Ileam - - 38.1 " Hold - - 172 " Water - - 23,500 gallons. Provisions - 6 months. ST. MARY S, 20 "| Norfolk Cape Town .... Norfolk Washington. ... Norfolk Norfolk Length - - 149.3 feet. Beam - - 37.4 " Hold - - 16.6 " Ballast - - 5 to 18 tons. Water - - 25,000 gallons. Provisions - 6 months. J ALBANY, 20 San Francisco . . San Francisco . . Whampoa Norfolk New York I.ensth - - 14R.7 feet. Hiram - - 34.4 " Hold - - 17.4 < Ballast - - in tons. Water - - 21,000 gallons. Provisions - 6 months. I GERMANTOWN, 20 ^ Norfolk Philadelphia. . .. IVni-fnlk Length - - 150 feet Benin - - 389 " Holil - - - 16.3 " Ballast - 15 to -23 tons. Waler - 23,476 gallons. Provisions - 6 months. Norfolk Norfolk THE UNITED STATES. 103 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Dale. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &e. Arrived at. Date. April 3, 1844] Oct. 28, 1845 Aug. 15, 1846 J Feb. 13, 1848^ March 8, 1848 Dec. 16, 1850, Aug. 23, 1851.. Dec. 13, 1844) April 27, 1844 \ April 11, 1848.. April 21, 1349.. Oct. 29, 1849.. Feb. 9, 1850.. Oct. 21, 1850.. Nov. 28, 1846 ) Aug. 15, 1847) Oct. 10, 1847.. Nov. 15, 1848.. Dec. 4, 1850.. Nov. 29, 1852.. Den. 7, 1846.. Mar. 15, 1847.. April 25, 1848.. Aug. 28, 1849.. Dec. 18, 1849.. April 11, 1851 \ Squadron of Commo. Jos. Smith, Mediterranean. Gibraltar Rio April 30, 1844 Dec. 3, 1845 Oct. 4, 1846 Feb. 17, 1848 May 2, 1848 Oct. 12, 1848 Feb. 9, 1850 Jan. 29, 1851 Dec. 15, 1844 June 1, 1847 Dec. 12, 1648 July 5, 1849 Oct. 3, 1849 Feb. 7, 1850 June 14, 1850 Dec. 7, 1852 Aug. 6, 1847 Aug. 20, 1847 Sept. 12, 1848 Sept. 2, 1850 July 81, 1853 .Dec., 1846 Feb. 16, 1848 Aug. 27, 1841) Oct. 26, 184D Sept. 10, 1850 Mar. 30, 1853 Comdr. T. R. Gedney Comdr. J. Kelly , New York f f Squadron of Commo. D. Geisinger, E. Indies . ... < Squadron of Commo. P. Voorhees, E. Indies, car- ) rying out the Hon. J. W. Davis, Com r to China. ) I.. Norfolk Rio Whampoa... .. Norfolk Squadron of Commodores J. H. Aulick and M. C. Perry, East Indies. 1 Special service, Princeton, Saratoga, and For-"! poise in company. Squadron of Commoa. D. 1 Conner and M. C. Perry, W. Indies. Brought j Norfolk Comdr. J. L. Saundcrs Comdr. J. Crowninshield . . Norfolk f > Squadron of Commo. T. Ap C. Jones, Pacific. . . . < 1 Who assumed comm d of the E. India Squadron in Flag Ship of Commo. D. Geisinger, East Indies . . . Squadron of Commo. C. S. McCauley, &c., E.Indies. f Squadron of Commo. M. C. Perry, W. Indies San Francisco . . Valparaiso San Francisco . . Whampoa ..... Norfolk Capt. P. F Voorhces Lieut. J. B. Marchand Comdr. G. A. Magruder... Capt. S L Breeze Philadelphia.... Norfolk Squadron of Commo. M. C. Perry, W. Indies f Squadron of Commo. F. A. Parker, W. Indies... < Squadron of Commo. J. T. Newton, W. Indies. To avoid ice, and complete equipments, carried to.. . Squadron of Commo. M. C. Perry, West Indies.. , . ( Squadron of Commo. M. C. Perry and F. A. Par- ) ) ker West Indies \ Norfolk . Comdr. V. M. Randolph. . . Comdr. C. T. Platt : Comdr. J. T. Gerry.. . .... Norfolk Norfolk . ... Comdr. Chas. Lowndes. . . . Comdr. Chas. Lowndes. . . . Comdr. Chas. Lowndes. . . . Comdr. J. D. Knight Norfolk New York [ Flag ship of Commo. E. A. F. Lavallette, Africa..,. Comdr, J, S. Nicholas 104 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESIILS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. Valparaiso Maximum draft 16? feet ; best sailing trim varying from 14 inches by the stern when light, to 21 inches when full ; has logged from 9i to 10, knots per hour on a wind, Norfolk and 11 free. "Excellent under reduced sail on a wind ; in a head sea, and with a strong breeze, can compete with any vessel. Lies to, steers and works well, and Callao VINCENNES, IS is easy on her spars and cables" 1828. With alight battery and spar deck in the Exploring Expedition, her performance was very much as above. Rode at single Pt. Jackson, N.S anchor one night on San Francisco Bar in a heavy sea that broke over the spar Length - - 127 feet. , deck of the ship. With a battery of 4 8-inch guns and 16 32s, (her spar deck I Tongataboo.... Beam having been taken off,) during her last cruise in the Pacific, in which she was 5S6 Bal last 8 to sw" ions days at sea, and sailed 62,520 miles, her commander reports that she had behaved Ovatan Wai t-r - 17 000 gallons. we " under all circumstances ; was a good sea boat; not very weatherly, and ex- Fruvisions - 5 months. ceedingly wet when close-hauled in a fresh breeze; he thinks her battery too heavy San Francisco.. for her, causing her to work and leak about one inch per hour in heavy weather, and that she requires no ballast. She has since been piven a spar deck again, Singapore and a battery of 4 8-inch guns, 4 32s, 1 24, and 2 brass 12s, howitzers, to accom modate her to the service upon which she is employed. Capo Town. . . . New York Norfolk New York New York New York Norfolk New York Hampton Roads Norfolk New York Norfolk Rio FAIRFIELD, 18 1 Maximum draft, speed, and sailing trim very much the same as the Vinccnnnes. "Has all the properties which can be desired in a ship 1832." "Sails well under all circumstances (no ballast,) and 1 think there can be no better i * ,_ vi Length - - 127 ( fret. sea boat 1834." eo< " "Very stiff (only 7 tons of ballast) and works well, but uncommonly wet and labors Ballast - 8lo2 tons 1838." Many alterations recommended. Water - 17,000 jaiioni. Was finally offered at public sale in Norfolk 1 1 Ih June, 1852 ; bid in by the Govern- i *, Y n 1 Provisions . & month* J ment for $7,500, and hat since been broken up. ! Norfolk Mahon Mahoni Mahon lU lKM New York. Rio Oahu... New York. Portsmouth.... Norfolk. THE UNITED STATES. 105 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. Rio Oct. 27, 182G Sept. 3, 182G.. M rComdt. W. B. Finch.. Dec. 26, 1826 Nov. 18. 182G.. M r Comdt W B Finch.. Jan. 3, 1830 Nov. 23, 1829.. Feb. 2, 1831.. June 8, 1833.. M r Comdt. W. B. Finch. . M r Comdt. E. R. Shubrick M r Comdt. W. D. Sailer.. i Squadron of Commo. J. D. Elliot, West Indies New York Portsmouth,N.H Norfolk June 8, 1830 July 28, 1832 June 18, 1633 Nov. 7, 1833.. dipt A. S Wadsworth .. Oct. 27, 1834 Oct. 27, 1834.. M r Comdt. J. II. Aiilick . . ( Squadron of Commo. A. S. Wadsworth, Pacific) Norfolk June G, 1836 Au\ 18, 1838.. Lt. T. T. Craven f t RJO Nov. 24, 1838 July 13,1839.. Lt. 0. Carr Antarctic, Pacific < May 15, 1839 Dec. 26, 1839.. Lt. 0. Carr &c. , &c. Tahiti, S. I Sept. 12, 1839 May 3, 1840.. Lt. 0. Can- , Aug. 11, 1840.. Lt. 0. Carr ( Exploring Expedition of Lt. C. Wilkes { ( Pacific... < Australia, 2d time Mar. 12, 1840 Sept. 24, 1841 Nov. 1, 1841.. Lt. Wm. M. Walker Manilla Jan. 12, 1842 Feb. 26, 1842.. Lt. Wm . M. Walker Atlantic. . . June 11, 1842 April, 1842.. Lt. Wm. M. Walker 1 Jan. 23, 1843.. Squadron of Commo. Chas. Stewart, Home station Norfolk Aug. 7, 1844 f May 14, 1845 May 12, 1845.. Capt. H. Paulding > Squadron of Commo. Jas. Biddle East Indies ..* Rio , Aug. 1, 1845 June 4, 1845.. Capt. H. Paulding ) In company with the Columbus, 74. April 1, 1847 Nov. 13, 1849.. Conidr. W. L. Hudson.... Sept. 21, 1852 May 9, 1853.. Lt. H. Rolando Squadron of Comdr. C. Ringgold, surveying and Norfolk May 13, 1853 June 11, 1853.. Lt. H. Rolando Squadron of Comdr. C. Ringgold, surveying anc Aug. 20, 1828.. M r Comdt. F. A. Parker . . exploring. < Squadron of Commos. W. M. Crane and J. Biddle, ) Norfolk May 5, 1831 Nov. 15, 1831.. Squadron of J. D. Elliott, West Indies Norfolk July 23, 1832 April 23, 1833.. M r Comdt. C. S. McCauley New York April 27, 1833 May 30, 1833.. M. Comdt. E. A.F. Lavallette (Squadron of Commos. J. Downes and A.Wads- Norfolk Dec. 1, 1835 April 25, 1837.. M r Comdt. Isaac Mayo ... ) ( RJO July 2, 1837 Sept. 14, 1838.. Nov. 21, 1838.. Lieut. II. Y. Purviance.... Lieut. A. S. Mackenzie. . . . > Squadron of Commo. J. B. Nicholson, Brazil . . . . < Buenos Ayres . . Nov. 18, 1838 March 9, 1839 Mar. 21, 1839.. Lieut. E. G. Tilton May 6, 1839.. Comdr. Chas. Boarman ... Squadron of Commo. J. C. Nicholson Brazil ...... April 1, 1840 June 15, 1841.. Comdr. J. Tattnall Norfolk June 18, 1841 July 28, 1841.. Comdr. J. Tattna l Sept. 22, 1841 Jan. 25, 1842.. Lt. C. G. Hunter Mar. 8, 1842.. Lt. W. F. Lynch Squadron of Commo. Chas. W. Morgan, Medit n. June 20, 1849 Oct. 1, 1842.. Toulon Nov. 4, 1842 Feb. 24, 1843.. Comdr. W. C. Nicholson . * March 7, 1843 Sept, S3, 1843,. Comdr, S. W. Downing. , . Squadron of Commo. JOD. Smith . Mediterranean, Jan. 16, 1845 106 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c Boston Norfolk Havana New York.... ! | New York.... Norfolk.., FALMOUTH, 18., Pensacola . . Pensacola . . Maximum draft 1C feet ; on her 3d cruise, left port 5 inches by the head, when she was reported to have worked and sailed well ; subsequently, and during the same 33.9 cruise, all of her ballast was landed in the Pacific, when she drew 14 feet on an , ... Hold - 156 " even keel, and was reported to have "sufficient stability; very wcatherly, and in Ballast 25to40 tons. all respects a very safe and comfortable ship, sailing 10 knots per hour on a wind, , Can carry J an( j jo | rc e." During this cruise the foremast was raked more aft than usual. water - - ii.uuu canons. . ,, Vahtaraiso Spirits - - 1,120 " "Good under most circumstances, but a very dull sailer before the wind, rolling Vinegar - - 200 " deep but easy ; bears her canvass well, and is a comfortable sea boat 1843." -, ,, Molasses- - 200 " "Will make a better store ship than cruiser 1852." This remark is applicable to INew * ork - Bread - . 16,600 Ibs. nthprq Beef 60 bbte. Norfolk. Pork - - 50 " Wood - - 16 cords, , , New York. Boston ....... Norfolk ...... Pensacola . . . . , Boston. San Francisco. Rio .......... Philadelphia., Ilio ......... Norfolk. Norfolk, i...., Pensacola.. ( Maximum draft 1G| feet, and best sailing trim about 2 feet by the stern. "Sails Norfolk and works badly; eusy in her motion and upon her cables; generally carries a lee helm, and is not weatherly. Scudded well in a violent pampero: 1831." Was Pensacola VANDALlA, IS .......... armed with 24 guns at this time; weight, exclusive of carriages, &c., about 35 tons; carried her water in casks, and although with 2G tons of ballast on board, Pensacola was reported as wanting very much in stability. Lost 3 of her anchors, by break- I.encth - - 127 fact, ing, in the Bay of Sisal, in 1835. Having been lengthened thirteen feet in p. m IS - 156 " 1818, she sailed on the following year with ll tons of ballast, 25,000 gallons oH Ballast - - as tons. water, six months of salt provisions, and 8 months of bread, which she stowed Pensacola Water* 17,0(10 gallons. very well, with about the same maximum draft. Reported as sailing best Provisions- A months. when about 9 inches by the stern. " Steers easily, stays quickly, wears slowly. No -f 11 is very wealherly, would be stiff enough without ballast; performs remarkably well under all circumstances, but in a sea way pitches heavily and is very wet : XT,,,., v n -i 1853." During this cruise was 505 days at sea. Norfolk. Originally 15,000 in casks and breakers. Norfolk. Norfolk. Norfolk Norfolk Philadelphia,! THE UNITED STATES. 107 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. Jan. 20 1828 ) Norfolk Feb. 9 1828 Mar 5 1828 ^ M r Comdt. C. W. Morgan Squadron of Comdr. C. G. Ridgely, West Indies.. < April 8 1830 April 20 1830.. M r Comdt S H.Strinham Squadron of Comdr. J. D. Elliott, West Indies New York Aug 4 1830 July 6 1831 M r Comdt F H Gregory Feb 1 1834 Mar 1 1834 Norfolk Mar 15 1834 Mar. 6 1834.. M r Comdt W A. Spencer 1 ( April 21 1834 July 21, 1834.. Squadron of Commo. J. D. Henley, W^est Indies. . \ June 14 1835 July 14, 1835.. M r Comdt. C. S. McCauley 1 Norfolk Au". I 1835 Rio Oct. 3 1837 Au. 8 1837.. Squadron of Commo. J. B. Nicholson, Brazil.. . * . \ Dec. 11 1837 Mar. 24, 1840.. Capt. I. McKeever Squadron of Commos. H. E. Ballard & A. Claxton, ) June 12, 1840 Feb. 14, 1842.. Norfolk Feb. 22 1842 March 9, 1842. . C Returned to Hampton Roads April 2, and sailed ) 1 Turn Ifi i 1 New York July 10, 1843 Sept. 11, 1843.. Squadron of Commo. David Conner, Home squadron Sept. 17 1843 Oct. 4 1843.. Comdr. J. R. Sands Norfolk Jan. 22 1844 July 23, 1844.. > Fla" 1 ship of Commo. David Conncr 5 Home squadron Nov. 22 1846 Jan. 16, 1846.. May 16, 1849.. Comdr. T. Petigru Valparaiso Sept. 13 1849 1 Squadron of Commos. T. Ap C. Jones and C. S Dec. 5, 1851.. ) ( Nov. 26, 1851 Jan. 29 1852 Dec. 16, 1828.. M r Comdt. J. Gallagher. . . ( Squadron of Commos. J. 0. Creighton& S, Cassin, ) i BrTzil ( Rio Feb. G, 1829 Sept. 29, 1S30.. M r Comdt. B. Kennon. . . . ( Squadron of Commos. S. Cassin & Geo. W. Rod- J Norfolk Dec. 16, 1831 Nov. 1, 1832.. M r Comdt. Geo. Budd. . . . i Norfolk July 14 1833 Oct. 16, 1833.. M r Comdt. T. T. Webb... ! Squadron of J. D. Henley*, Experiment in com- I St. Thomas..... Nov. 26, 1833 July 21, 1834.. M r Comdt. W. A. Spencer. i Norfolk Aug 11 1834 Jan. 14, 1835.. Aug. 30, 1836.. M r Comdt. T. T. Webb... Lieut. L. M. Powell f Pensacola . . . . ^ Feb. 15, 1835 Sept. 22, 1836.. Squadron of Commo. A. J. Dallas, West Indies.. < Key West Oct 6 1836 Oct. 25 1837.. 1 Tnlv 19 1R19 Nov. 24, 1838.. Comdr. U. P. Levy ( Squadron of Commos. A. J. Dallas and Wm. B. ) Norfolk Nov. 9, 1839 May 14, 1842.. Comdr. \Vm. Ramsey New York . . Jan 10 1843 April 3, 1843 ) Norfolk April 5 1843 Comdr. Wm. J. McCluny. . May 11, 1843) Norfolk........ Au" 24 1843 Oct. 11, 1843 } June 9, 1844 ) Sept. 6, 1849) Comdr. J. S. Cluuincey . . . . Comdr. Wm. H. Gardner.. Home squadron, Commos. C. Stewart& D. Conner < C Squadron of Commos. T. Ap C. Jones and C. S. ) Hampton Roads. Hampton Roads. New York March 3, 1844 April 16, 1845 Oct. G, 1852 Oct. 8, 1852 $ Oct 11 1852 March 5. 1853.. Snuadron of Commo. M. C. Perrv. East Indies. * Died in command, at Havana, Cuba, 108 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. ST. LOUIS, 13. Length Boniu Hold Hallast Waler 1 ruvisions - 1Q7 fcnL - :a a IS.fi " - 23 to 38 tons. 17,300 gallons. G months. LEVANT, 18. "I llwmi II. .1,1 . Water - 1 rovifions - 132.3 feet. 3.5.3 15.9 2,"> tons. [1,000 gallons. 5 months. . JOHN ADAMS, 18. I. Plinth - 137 (CPU Hi-am - - 311.9 " llolil - - I.-..6 " BRllut originally as tons. (Water " 11,000 gallons. } Reduced In 184.". and dispensed with Uofeiner in 1H5I. flncreased to 18,000 in 1845. Maximum draft 1GJ feet; best sailing trim varying from 20 to 24 inches by the stern; maximum speed 9| knots per hour on a wind, and 12 knots free. "Very good ; steers, scuds, and works well; possesses more good qualities than any ship I ever sailed in : 1831." On her 2d cruise to the Pacific logged 75,250 miles. "Sails, steers, stays, and lies to well ; rolls deep but easy ; ramnrkubly weatherly, and easy at anchor: 1843." { As above. " Sails well in every position : 1844." "Steers, works, scuds, and lies to well ; rolls deep but easy ; also rides easy at her anchors, and requires all her ballast; is remarkably weatherly, and sails well in every position. Was 370 days at sea this cruise: 1851." Maximum draft 1GJ feet; speed 9 knots per hour on a wind, and 10 free; best sailing trim varying from 8 to 20 inches by the stern. " Is not weatherly, but a comfortable sea boat; with the wind on the quarter, under all sail, is her best point of sailing: ]840." " Is very stiff; (without iron tanks,) steers badly, and is very slow and uncertain in stays; (bottom foul, and copper off in many places;) rolls heavily, but is easy on her spars and cables : 184G." Was 7C1 days at sea during this cruise in the Pacific. Maximum draft 1C , feet; sailing best when trimmed from 12 to 1C inches by the slern. Held her way very well with the Brandywine, in the Mediterranean, in 1833, sailing close hauled in a fresh topgallant breeze. " Stiff and weatherly, steers easily : 1848." " Favorable under almost all circumstances, and very buoy ant witli her old battery of 22 32-pdr. carronadcs and 2 long 18s: 1850." Washington.. Norfolk. New York. Norfolk.... New York. Norfolk.... Norfolk.... Pensacola . . Pensacola . . Pensacola.. New York. Norfolk. Table Day. . Macao Bocca Tigris. Norfolk Norfolk... New York. Norfolk.... New York. Pensacola.. Norfolk.... Norfolk.... Norfolk.., Norfolk. Norfolk... : Norfolk... Marseilles. , New York. Norfolk.... Boston . .. . New York. Tobasco. ... Vera Cruz. Boston ... Norfolk.. THE UNITED STATES. 109 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. Dec. 20, Feb. 14, Oct. 12, Oct. 31, Sept. 22, Oct. 19, July 2, July 15, Aug. 18, Sept. 14, June 30, May 24, Feb. 25, June 10, Aug. 10, Aug. 11, Aug. 24, April 2, April 11, Oct. 29, June 4, Jan. 15, Jan. 1C, Sept. 3, July 12, May 8, Aug. 8, Oct. 5, Oct. 25, Dec. 20, May C, March 8, July 18, June 26, Dec. 19, June 30, April 24, 1828. . 1829.. 1832) 1832$ 1833) 1833$ 1835.. 1835. . 1836.. 1836.. 1839.. 1843,. 1844.. 1844.. 1844.. 1848. . 1852. . 1838) 1838 i 1838 J 1839.. 1841) 1842 S 1843.. 1852.. 1831.. 1834.. 1635.. 1835.. 1837) 1838 ) 1842. . 1845.. 1847.. 1847.. 1849.. 1851.. M r Comdt. J. D. Sloat. . . . M r Comdt. J. D. Sloat M r Comdt. J. T. Newton. . M r Comdt. J. M. Newell.. M r Comdt. C. S. McCauley M r Comdt. L. Rousseau... Lieut J H Ward . .. Hampton Roads. Jan. 1, 1829 New York Dec. 11, 1831 ( Squadron of Commos. Jacob Jones and C. C B. ) Norfolk Oct. 15, 1832 July 22, 1833 Sept. 25, 1833 July 15, 1834 July 12, 1835 June 8, 1836 Sept. 11, 1836 June 6, 1838 Sept. 15, 1842 Feb. 25, 1844 May 3, 1844 June 15, 1844 Sept. 8, 1845 July 10, 1851 April 4, 1838 Aug. 30, 1838 Nov. 16, 1838 Oct. 8, 1840 Dec. 30, 1841 June 14, 1843 April 27, 1847 Feb. 2, 1834 Oct. 14, 1834 May 5, 1837 Dee. 22, 1837 June 15, 1840 May 27, 1844 Aug. 18, 1845 May 6, 1848 Nov. 28, 1850 July 23, 1853 ( Squadron of C ommo. J. D. Henley, West Indies. . . . New York Norfolk ( Squadron of Commo. J. D. Henley, West Indies, , . . > Squadron of Commo. A. J. Dallas, West Indies.. J Squad. Commo. A. J. Dallas, convoying, &c., W. I. Squadron of Commo. A. J. Dallas, West Indies. . . . Norfolk M r Comdt T Paine Norfolk C. of Good Hope Lieut. L.G. Keith \ B A im L to A e E ? st Jl[ KS j^? s ! uadron f l Lieut E G. Tilton > Squadron of Commo. F. A. Parker, East Indies. . ? < Squadron of Commos. G. W. Storer & I. McKee-) Bocca Tigris . . . Norfolk Comdr. H. H. Cocke Norfolk Comdr. D. N. Ingraham... ComdrTH. Pauldin". Squadron of Commo. S. H. Stringham, Mediter n. j 1 Squadron of Commo. A. J. Dallas, West Indies. . < ( Squadron of Commos. Wm. B. Shubrick and J. ) New York Norfolk Squadron of Commo. J. Wilkinson, West Indies. < Squad, of Commos. A. J. Dallas & J. D. Sloat, Pacific \ Squadron of Commo. S. H. Stringham, Mediter n. Squad, of CommoE. J. Bidd!e& D. T. Patterson, Med. Squadron of Commo. D. T. Patterson, Mediter n. . . . \ Squadron of Commo. J. D. Elliott, Mediterranean.. Norfolk Norfolk Comdr H W Pae Norfolk Comdr. Geo. P. Upshur* . . . Comdr. L. M. Goldsborougli M r Comdt. P. F. Voorhees . M r Comdt. D. Conner Lieut. W.H.Gardner..,,. M r Comdt. S. H. Stringham Comdr. T. W. Wyman.... Comdr. T. A. Conover Comdr. W. J. McClung Comdr. H. A. Adams Comdr. S. B. Wilson. . , ,. . Comdr. L. M. Powell Norfolk New York Norfolk ( Squadron of Commo. Geo. C. Read, East Indies. . . . Squad, of Commos. C. Morris & D. Turner, Brazil, ! Squadron of Commos. D. Conner and M. C, Per- ) ry, West Indies , \ New York Boston < Squadron of Commo. F. H. Gregory, Africa. Re- ) 1 turned home with officers & crew of Yorktown. 5 Squadron of Commo. E. A. F. Lavallette, Africa... * Died while in command in the Mediterranean. 110 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. fiF.KEr.Ai. QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. Boston Mahon. Norfolk CYANE, 18 ,. f ! The prize ship of this name was broken up in Philadelphia in 1836. Maximum draft IGj feet; speed 9, knots per hour on a wind, and llj kno:sfree; sailing ! Callao best when about 20 inches by the stern, or varying between 1!) and 23 inches, ac- Lenph - 133.3 feet. I cording to the load draft. "Very stiff; (landed some of her ballast;) pitches Norfolk Ho* 159 " I i heavily, but rolls easy, and is comparatively a dry and comfortable ship; works ^ Ballast - - S3 tons. well, but carries a strong lee helm. (Recommends several alterations, the most im- j Monterey Water 20,000 gallons. portant of which is the removal of the steps of all the masts about once their Provisions - 5 months. diameter further aft :) 1838." Norfolk Norfolk New York Norfolk Boston Mahon Mahon Mahon Mahon Norfolk , Philadelphia. . . . Hampton Roads WAR EN 18 I I Capacity, draft, o>c., not differing materially from the other Sloops of the same dimensions. Was originally over ballasted. General sailing qualities not so i p cn3aco | a favorable as several of the Sloops already mentioned, of similar dimensions. In )S7 fect the West Indies, in 1836, was reported to "sail best when trimmed by the head." Norfolk Beam - - 33.9 " | Was converted into a Guard Ship at Monterey, during the Mexican War; after- j Hold - 15.6 " wards fitted out and manned to cruise until the close of the war, when she was ! :i., van . laid up in San Francisco Bay, and converted into a Receiving Ship for recruits and stores, and placed in charge of a Lieutenant of the Navy. Pensacola DECATUR, 16 Length - Beam Hold Hallait - Water - Provisions 117 feet. 32 " 15 " 34 tons. - 15,0011 gallons. - 3J months. Boston . Norfolk. Norfolk. Norfolk. Maximum draft 15, feet; maximum speed 9J knots per hour on a wind, and 11 free; sailing best when trimmed about 10 inches by the stern. Soiling in com pany, generally beat the Potomac, Concord, Marion, and Enterprise; likewise beat the Delaware on a wind, under double-reefed topsails, but was beaten by her at all { other points. " Is stiff"; steers, veers, and slays well under all circumstances; lirs to well; rolls very deep, but brings up easily. 1842." " Steers and works well ; rolls deep and easy ; rides heavy at her anchors in a sea way ; requires low sail and a good breeze. 1845." i Monterey Monterey San Francisco... Sancclito New York Rio Norfolk Porto Praya.... Norfolk Boston Portsmouth .... New York Boston Portsmouth . . . . THE UNITED STATES. Ill SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. June 24, 1638.. Gibraltar Au. 27, 1838 Oct. 15, 1839.. > Squadron of Commo. Isaac Hull, Mediterranean.. < Norfolk May 16, 1841 Nov. 1, 1841.. June 7, 1814.. Comdr. C. K. Stribling. . . . ^ Squadron of Commo. T. Ap C. Jones, Pacif.c; car- S 1 rying out G. H. Proffit, minister to Brazil ....) Valparaiso Jan. 31, 1842 Oct. 1, 1844 Au. 10, 1845.. Squad ofCommos R F Stockton&J Biddle Pacific Dec. 4, 1845 July 24, 184G.. Comdr. S. F. Du Pont ( Squadron of Commos. W. B. Shubrick and T. Ap ) Norfolk Oct. 9, 1848 Oct. 9, 1851.. Norfolk June 24, 1852 Oct. 4, 1852] New York October, 1&52 Oct. 10, 1852 I Comdr. Gco. N. Hollins . Norfolk Aug. 13, 1853 Aug. 14, 1853 j Feb. 23, 1827.. M r Comdt. L. Kearney... |_ Sailed for the Fishing grounds. / Squadron of Commos. J. Rodgers and Wm. M. ) Nov. 24, 1829 February, 1829.. Dec. 25, 1829.. M r Comdt. C. W. Skinner. M r Comdt W. M Hunter Dec. 27, 1829 Mar. 12, 1830.. June 7, 1830.. Lieut. N. J. McCluny M r Comdt C W Skinner Norfolk Aug. 30, 1830 Sept. 2, 1831.. M r Comdt. B. Cooper.... ( Squadron of Commos. G. W. Rodgers and M. T. ) Philadelphia. ... Oct. 31, 1833 Dec. 16, 1835) Dec. 28 1835 ) M r Comdt. W.V.Taylor. 1 f Hampton Roads Dec. 19, 1835 Feb 13 1836 .Tune 23, 1836.. Au-. 31, 1835.. Lieut. S. F. DuPont M r Comdt T T Webb 1 Squadron of Commo. A. J. Dallas, W. Indies, . . . 1 Vera Cruz ..... Norfolk July 9, 183G Nov. 9, 1836 Mar 18 1839 V f April 21, 1839 Jan, 1, 1840.. Lieut. S. B. Wilson , . April 15 1841 ) Squadron of Commo. W. B. Shubrick, W. Indies \ July 28 1841 \ Sept. 13, 1841 ) [ Norfolk Sept. 17 1841 Oct. 13, 1841 ) Jan. 18 1842 ) Comdr. C. L. Williamson.. Squadron of Commo. J. Wilkinson, W. Indies . . < Port au Prince.. Norfolk Feb. 11, 1842 May 30 1842 Oct. 19, 1843.. Comdr. J. B. Hull ( Squadron of Commos. A. J. Dallas and J. D. Stoat, ( Pacific. ( Squadron of Commos. Stockton, Biddle, and Shu- ) Monterey. Lieut C W Pickering &c Sq n of Commo T Ap C Jones " Rec gShip., San Francisco. Sq n of Commo. C. S. McCauley " " Sancelito. Mar 16 1840 Comdr H W 0-clen Rio May 2 1840 Norfolk p p u OQ IQJO Au-. 5, 1843.. Sept 16 1843 Dec. 1, 1844.. Norfolk Jan. 3 1845 March 1, 1847.. Nov 12 1847 Feb. 2, 1848.. Sq n of Commos. W. C. Bolton & B. Cooper Africa. Portsmouth .... Nor. 15, 1849 April 22, 1851.. Comdr. Wm. Green Squadron of Commo. F. A. Parker, Home Station. . New York Aug. 13, 1852 August, 1852.. Aug. 21, 1852 June 15, 1853.. Comdr. Wm. C. Whittle . . Portsmouth . . . July, 1853 Squadron of Commo. W. B. Shubrick. fishing grounds, Northeast Coaat. 112 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. ONTARIO 18. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. Length - Beam Hold Ballast - Water - Provisions 118 feet. 31.6 " 14.6 " 29 tons. 11,800 gallons. 4 months. Baltimore . . ! New York. New York. Maximum draft 16 feet; sailing best when about 2 feet by the slcrn. "Very crank ; requiring close watching ; stays badly, and makes a great deal of lee way. Easy and dry in a sea way ; is over-sparred. Was beaten by the Erie and Natchez > in 1836." " Scuds well, and requires more ballast. 1838." Has been employed as a Receiving Ship in Baltimore for several years, and this year dismantled. PREBLE, 16., Length - Beam Hold li.illa-t - Water - Provisions 117 feet. 32 " IS " 7J lonp. - 1-1,782 gallons. 3J in, null.. Maximum draft and speed very much the same as the Decatur. Best sailing trim 16 inches by the stern. General qualities reported " fair " on her first cruise. " Sails, steers, and works well, except in light winds ; lies to well ; rolls deep, but easy. 1845." Has since been converted into a practice ship for young officers, and her battery reduced to 8 guns. MARION, 16. Length - Beam Hold Ballast - Water - Provisions 117 feel. 3? " 15 " ifij ions. 16,000 gallons. fy months. Previous to her last cruise her ballast was reduced to 5 Ions, and during her last cruise carried 5 months provisions. Maximum draft 15 feet; maximum speed 9! knots per hour on a wind, and 11 J free; best trim for sailing varying from 3 inches to 2 feet by the stern. Was sunk in heaving down in Rio, 1842. " Fair ; steers and scuds well ; easy in her motion, and on her cables at anchor. 1852." Boston Boston Rio . . Norfolk. Norfolk. Boston 4 Norfolk. Annapolis. . .. New York New York Million Norfolk New York Pensacola Pensacolu. . . . Pensacola.... New York New Orleans ...i Boston Smyrna Mahon Genoa Boston New T New York Callao . . outh . . San Bias Hong Kong . . New York Spezzia Boston .1 New York , , , . THE UNITED STATES. 113 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. 1815.. Oct 4 1817. J MVComdt. J. D. Elliott... Squadron of Commo. Wm. Bainbridge, Meditera n. ( Special service to the Pacific and N. W. Coast of) America. Landed and took possession at Cape > New York . Chesapeake Bay April 23, 1S1D Jan. 18, 1821 ) Pph fi 1RO1 ^ M rComdt. W. Chauncey. C Special service to the W. Indies ; then joined the J Mediterranean Squadron, under Commodores > New York Jan. 25, 1824 July 24, 1824.. Aug. 21, 1829.. M r Comdt. J. B. Nicolson. M r Comdt. T. H. Stevens. Sq n of Commos. J. Rodgers &, W. M. Crane, Med n . ) New York Norfolk Feb. 20, 1823 May 4 1832 June 15, 1831.. Nov. 12, 1833.. M r Comdt. W. L. Gordon. M r Comdt. W. D. Sailer.. ^ Squadron of Commos. M. T. Woolsey and Jas- ) New York June 23, 1836 Au". 19, 1837.. Sept. 8 1837 Au". 15, 1838.. Nov. 19, 1838.. Coindr W. E. McKenney . Dec. 3 1838 July 14, 1839.. Feb. 22, 1842.. Comdr. J. D. Williamson.. > Squadron of Commo. W. B. Shubrick, W. Indies < New York New Orleans .. . June 2, 1840 Mar. 30, 1842 April 22, 1842. . Comdr. V. M. Randolph . . Norfolk July 30, 1843 June 2, 1840.. Baltimore. Nov. 5, 1840 Jan. 12, 1841.. 1 r Feb. 12 1S41 Jan. 27, 1842.. March 6 1841 Oct. 10, 1842.. Comdr. W. C. Nicolson. . . . } Squadron of Commo. C. W. Morgan, Mediter n. -J Oct. 18, 1842 Feb. 24, 1843.. \ \ i Aug. 31, 1843 Jan. 24, 1844) j (. June 28, 1844 Sept. 5, 1844 ) Comdr. T. W. Frcclon New York Sept. 25, 1845 Sept. 26, 1846.. Comdr. W. F. Shields Jan. 2G, 1847 Feb. 22, 18481 April 11 1848 May 25, 1843 V April 18, 1849 June 12, 1840 j Aug. 21, 1849 Aug. C, 1851.. 1 Lieut. T. T. Craven \. Special service to Japan, and, via. Cape Horn, to.. . New York Jan. 2, 1851 August, 1851 Oct. 9, 1839) Comdr. W. J. Belt Has since made a summer cruise, touching at Madeira RJO Jan. 2 1840 Nov. 10, 1839) Mar. 12, 1842.. Nov. 8, 1842.. : Comdr. Li. M. Goldsborough Comdr. W. M. Armstrong . In company with Frigate United States. Sq n of Commos. C. G. Ridgely&C. Morris, Brazil. Philadelphia. * Norfolk... May 25, 1842 May 26 1843 June 22, 1843.. Lieut. T. W. Brent June 27 1843 Sept. 4, 18151 i f Norfolk Sept. 10, 1845 1 Sept. 24, 1815 Oct. 30, 1845 : Comdr. L. E. Simonds . . . , Nov. 7, 1847 July 31, 1848J I Sept. 13, 1848 Jan. 29, 1850. Comdr. W. M. Glendy... ( Squadron of Commos. P. F. Voorheea and D. ) New York June 20, 1852 Jan. 8, 1853. r Comdr. H. Y. Purviance . . Squadron of Commo. E. A. F. Lavallette, Africa.. * Died, while in command, at Smyrna, July 27, 1842. 114 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. DALE 1C "1 Maximum draft 15^ feet; maximum speed 10 knots per hour on a wind and 13 Philadelphia.. . . Norfolk Callao Philadelphia. . . . New York Length - - 117 feet. Beam - - 33 " f Hold - - 15 " Ballast - 19 to ;:<; tons. Water - - 14,700 gallons. Provisions - 3J months. YORKTOWN, 16 "| free. " Sails best on the port tack, with the helm a-weather, and when about 10 inches by the stern. On the starboard tack carries lee helm. 1848." " Is very j stifF, steers, stays, and lies to well. 1850." "Steers stays and lies to well ; is f very stiff; rolls quick and deeply, and is very easy on her masts and rigging; also in riding at anchor in a sea way. I would call her a fair sailer under all circum stances. Requires all her ballast, (i. e. 19 tons.) 252 days at sea sailed 28,313 miles. 1851." Maximum draft 15| feel; do. speed 10 knots per hour on a wind, and 11 do. free. Best sailing trim varying from G to 12 inches by the stern. Reports of her general sailing qualities, <fec., favorable, except in light winds. Was- wrecked on the Isle of Mayo, (one of the Cape Verde Isles,) September 6, J850. Officers and crew saved. Maximum draft 13 feet; do. speed 10 knots per hour, within 5j points of the wind, New York ..... Norfolk Length - - 117 feet. Beam - 33 " Hold - - 15 " Ballast 25 tons. Waier - - 14,700 gallons. Provisions - ;i; months. , DOLPHIN, 10 Callao New York New York Rio Rio Rio New York New York New York New York Norfolk Length 88 feet. Beam - 35 " Hold - - 11 " ll:ill.|.| 8 tniH. Water - 6,380 gallons. 1 rovisions - 4 months. and 10. G free, Best sailing trim varying from 2j feet to 3| feet by the stern. "Good, very stiff, and weatherly, 1838." "Answers her helm quickly, lies to like a duck, and is easy, except in a short sea. Outsailed the Independence Ra zee, and Fairfield, sloop of war, on a wind; the best and safest vessel that I have ever sailed in 1839." "Scudded well in a terrific gale and a heavy sea around Cape Horn; found her a dull sailer; stayed the foremast forward one inch in the partners, which improved her very much 1851." Considers her present Brigantine rig as very objectiona ble; also her steering apparatus as obsolete and dangerous; recommends the full rig in place of the former, and the modern apparatus in the place of the latter. ( Maximum draft 14 feel; do. speed 9.6 knots per hour on a wind, and 11 do. free. Best sailing trim about 3 feet by the stern. General sailing qualities reported "good, when in trim 1843. " "Good under all circumstances; is very stiff and weatherly 1849." Kept company with the Ports- mouth in light winds, and was beaten whenever it freshened. "Lies to well; rolls deep, but easy, sails and works better when deep than when light; requires all her ballast; 430 days at sea 1850." Pensacola Norfolk New York Hong Kong. . . . New York New York Norfolk Length - - 100 feet. Beam - - " Hold - - 11.8" Ballast - - 6,508 Ibs. Watur - - 5,700 gallons. Provisions - 4 months, } New York Monte Video... Rio Norfolk New York THE UNITED STATES. 115 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. Dec. 11, 1839.. Dec. 13, 1840.. April 23, 1842.. Nov. 2, 1843.. June 6, 1846.. Mar. 19, 1847.. May 25, 1847.. Jan. 30, 1848.. April 5, 1848.. Aug. 9, 1850 1 Dec. 13, 1840.. May 30, 1842.. Oct. 12, 1844.. Nov. 22, 1848.. Oct. 6, 183G.. June 8, 1837. . Aug. 5, 1837. . Dec, 19, 1837.. Dec. 18, 1839.. Nov. 5, 1840.. Sept. 7, 1841 } Mar. 8, 1842 \ May 3, 1842.. Sept. 23, 1842.. Nov. 14, 1845.. May 6, 1848.. Oct. 7, 1849.. July 1, 1852.. Oct., 1852.. May 27, 1853.. Jan. 26, 1843.. Nov. 28, 1843.. June 26, 1844.. Nov. 1, 1844.. 1846.. April 10, 1848.. Nov. 2, 1850.. Norfolk Dec. 21, 1839 April 5, 1841 Oct. 20, 1843 Nov. 10, 1843 Sept. 8, 1846 May 24, 1847 June 22, 1847 Aug. 22, 1849 April 7, 1853 Mar. 20, 1841 Aug. 4, 1843 May 29, 1846 Sept. 6, 1850 Feb. 21, 1837 July 4, 1837 Nov. 18, 1837 May 16, 1839 July 14, 1840 May 25, 1841 Dec. 30, 1841 April 13, 1849 Aug. 12, 1842 Oct. 2, 1843 Nov. 5, 1847 July 21, 1849 Oct. 22, 1850 June 24, 1851 July 4, 1852 Mar. 8, 1853 Sept. 14, 1843 May 3, 1844 Oct. 10, 1844 Nov. 29, 1844 Oct. 10, 1847 July 2, 1850 Aug. 15, 1853 Comdr. C. Gauntt Philadelphia. ... Comdr. W. W. McKean . . Lieut. E. M. Yard 1 f Squadron of Commo. W. B. Shubrick, Pacific.. . and Squadron of Commo. T. Ap C. Jones, Pacific. . . . Hon. Seth Barton and family passengers home. > Squadron of Commo. E. A. F. Lavallette, Africa... Valparaiso Comdr. T. 0. Selfridge * ... Lieut E M. Yard San Francisco . . New York Comdr. J. S. Nicholas Snnndrnn of nnmmn. T. An. C,. Tnnps. Pnrifip. .. New York .... Comdr C H Bell (Squadron of Commos. M. C. Perry and C. W. ) Comdr. J. Marston 5 Squadron of Commos. B. Cooper and F. H. Grego- > Isle of Mayo . . . Rio Lt. W. E. McKenney f Lt. W. S. Ogden Montevideo ... Rio Lt. H. J. Purviance and i Lt.C. H. Bell Comdr. C. H. Bell New York New York C Home squadron of Commo. Chas. Stewart, and to ( Comdr. W. W. McKean... V Home squadron of Commo. D. Conner ) ( Squadron of Commos. Chas. W. Skinner and G.C. 1 Norfolk . . . Lt. W. S. Ogden Lt. T. J. Page Lt. S. P. Lee \ Read, Africa, U. S. S. Columbia in co \ 1 Squadron of Commos. D. Geisinger and P. F. Voor- S Hong Kong .... Honolulu Special service, Atlantic Ocean, battery reduced to ) \ 6 guns $ New York New York Norfolk < Special service, Atlantic Ocean, lost some spars and Special service, deep sea soundings, &c., Atlantic. Norfolk Comdr. Z. F. Johnston. . . . To Monte Video, where Comdr. N. wcs drowned . . . Succeeded Lt. Browning, who had laken command } Comdr. W. D.Newman... Lt. L. Pennington Monte Video .. . Rio... Lt. G.G.Williamson Squadron of Commos. D. Turner and L. Rons- f ,. ,. Lt. A. G. Slaughter ( Squadron of Commos. W. C. Bolton and B. Coop- ) . New York New York Comdr. J. Manning Squadron of Commo. I. McKeever, Brazil. Squadron of Commo. E. A. F. Lavallette, Africa.... Relinquished command on account of a severe wound received from the enemy on shore at Guaymas. 116 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. I Sailed from, &c. PORPOISE, 10. Length - Iteain Hold - 88 feet. 25 " 11 " PERRY, 10. Length - Beam Hold Ballast* - Water - Provision; t - 105 feet. 25 " 11.6 " 6,813 Ilia. 8,1100 Billions. 4 months. Onoinally 6.813 Ihs ; increased to 13,633 on her 2d cruise, and to 8j tons in 1847. (3 only under hatches. FLIRT, 2 , In other particulars not differing materially from the Dolphin. Performed remarka bly well, under all circumstances, with a light battery, while attached to the Ex ploring Expedition for four years. Reports since are less favorable. "Does not work well in a sea way 1847." "Is very stiff, steers well, and is easy in her motion, except when riding at anchor in a seaway 1849." "Asabove; generally getting stern board in stays, and nothold- ing her way very well in a squadron 1S50." f Boston . Norfolk. Boston . I New York 1 New York | New York ! Norfolk New York | Porto Pray a.... Monrovia i Norfolk New York Norfolk. Norfolk. \ New York.. Li Norfolk f Norfolk Rio Maximum draft 13.2 feet; do. speed 9 knots per hour on a wind, and 11 do. free. Sailing best when trimmed about 2 feet by the stern. Was not considered altogether a safe vessel on her first cruise. Lost 4 of her boats, and threw overboard 2 of her guns, before reaching the East Indies. Was subse quently, in 184G, driven on shore on the Florida coast during a violent hurricane, { and dismasted. "Very fast, (except in light winds,) and weatherly; steers and works to perfection; rolls deep and easy; is also easy at her anchors, excepting in a short sea, when she drops heavily aft"; will carry her top-gallant sails with any frigate in the Navy; requires all her ballast; 300 days at sea 1849." Next cruise sailed 40,486 miles. Macao.... Typa Bay. Norfolk. Philadelphia, Rio Rio Rio Norfolk.... I New York. f New York. Norfolk.... Purchased for special service. Employed from December, 1842, to April, 1843, as a Receiving vessel in Charleston, S. C., under Lieuts. L. B. Newell and E. T. Shubrick. Maximum draft 7i feet; do. speed 10 knots per hour under the most favorable cir cumstances. Reported "a bad sea boat, and unsafe vessel, 1843." Charleston. Norfolk... Norfolk... Norfolk.. I: Norfolk. THE UNITED STATES. 117 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. Aug. 25, June 25, July 19, Oct. 24, Dec. D, Aug., Aug. 18, Feb. 8, June 7, Oct. 26, Feb. 24, Jan. 18, June 8, May 9, June 11, Dec. 3, Jan. 31, June 10, Aug- H, May 20, May 16, Nov. 25, Sept. 3, May 7, Nov. 29, June 8, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Feb. 1, Mar. 29, May 18, 1836.. 1837) 1837 i 1837.. 1837. . 1838) 1838$ 1843.. 1843.. 1843.. 1845.. 1848.. 1850.. 1853) 1853$ 1843.. 1844.. 1844.. 1844.. 1846.. 1847.. 1847.. 1848. . 1849.. 1849.. 1852.. 1841.. 1842.. ..1843.. 1845.. 1846.. ..1846.. 1847 j ( With Cnmmo. Woolsey, Capt. Claxton, and M r) Comdt. E. R. Shubrick, to examine the south- > Norfolk Feb. 9, 1837 July 6, 1837 Oct. 20, 1837 Nov. 1, 1837 May 16, 1838 Aug. 9, 1838 July 6, 1842 Mar. 11, 1843 Oct. 19, 1843 Nov. 19, 1844 July 12, 1847 April 2, 1850 July 28, 1853 May 13, 1853 Jan. 11, 1844 Mar. 15, 1844 Aug. 1, 1844 Sept. 17, 1845 June 23, 1846 Dec. 4, 1846 June 27, 1847 Dec. 16, 1847 Oct. 5, 1848 July 10, 1849 Dec. 22, 1851 Jan., 1840 July 18, 1843 Nov. 16, 1843 1845 Lt Chas Wilkes New York New York New York Norfolk Capt. S. H. Stringham Lt Chas Wilkes Lt C Rin^oxjld ( Squadron ofLt. Chas. Wilkes, exploring ond sur- C veying. Circumnavigated the globe, and returned < r to . . . . 1 New York Lt. A. Lewis Lt H S Stel!wa - en . . Porto Pray a.... Lt. T. T. Craven Lt. J.J.Boyle Lt W. E. Hunt V Squadron of Commo. D. Conner, West Indies / Squadron of Commos. W. C. Bolton and B. Cooper, S Norfolk........ Lt A G Gordon* and New York . Norfolk Lt. A. B. Davis ( Squadron of Comdr. C. Ringgold, surveying and ) Comdr S. F. Du Pont To Rio de Janeiro, bound to the East Indies To the East Indies, via the Cape of Good Hope . . . . / Squadron of Commo. F. A. Parker, East Indies.. < ( Squadron of Commo. D. Conner, W. I., wrecked J and dismasted Oct. 12; extricated Oct. 21, and > Rio Cape Town Hong Kong.... Norfolk Lt. E. G. Tilton Lt. L. G. Keith Lt. Geo.S. Blake Port Royal Philadelphia. ... 1 \ Squadron of Commo. Geo. W. Stover, Brazil, &c. J Lt. E. G. Tilton Lt. J. A. Davis Lt E G. Tilton Montevideo... . Montevideo.... Norfolk Lt. A. H. Foote Lt. R. L. Page Lt. J.T. McLaughlin Lt. L. M. Powell New York . . . Squadron of Commo. E. A. F. Lavallette, Africa. S Co-operating with the army against the Florida ( St. Augustine... Norfolk Charleston Lt. J. A. Davis Lt. J. M. Watson Norfolk. Norfolk Nov. 1, 184Q ..,, 1851 Lt. A. Sinclair Lt. F. Chatard ( Home squadron of Commos. M. C. Perry and F. f ( A.Parker t Norfolk Lt. J. S. Palmer Lt. E. Farrand.. 19 "Died in Porto Grande October 11, 1849, leaving the brig in command of Lt. B. F, Sands, who was afterwards super- ceded by Lt. T. R. Roots, but finally brought the vessel home, April 2, 1850. 118 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENPRAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. WAVE, 1. Was originally built for a pleasure Yacht, and after she was purchased for the Gov ernment her spars were reduced. Was also employed in Charleston as a Receiv ing vessel in 1843, under Lt. L. B. Newell, her place being; supplied there by the Onkahye, same year. Maximum draft fii feet. Carries 630 gallons of water. Performed very well in smooth water on her trial trip, but was afterwards found very uneasy in a seaway. Lost her mainmast on her passage to the Gulf in January 23, 1840. PHCENIX, 2. but little ballast, and about 900 gallons of water; has a draft of about 6 feet, maximum speed rarely 9 knots, although upon one occasion she logged 10! Struck twice on the Washerwoman s shoal during her 1st cruise in the. Indies, and received injuries that required her being hove down for re PETREL, 1, Length of keel Jieam - - Hold - - Water - Tonn- gc - 59 feet. - 19 " - fi.6 " 1,.TOO colons. - 76 67-U5 Maximum draft C feet, and speed seldom to exceed 8 knots, as per log book. an active cruiser during the war with Mexico. Was TANEY, 1 Water - - 9,300 gallons. Maximum draft 9J feet ; maximum speed 10 knots per hour going free; seldom at- t lihcd 8 under similar winds. Sprung a leak on her 2d cruise, and obliged to put into St. Thomas, West Indies, where she was hauled up and repaired. LEXINGTON, 18. I.cnslli JtlMlll Moid Hallasl Winer 1 revisions - 127 feet. 15.6 " to 26 tons. 7,000 callous. 5 month*. Maximum draft Ifij feet. Her log book credits her 1 IJ knots per hour going free. Under a resolution of Congress she was despatched u> the West Indies, in 1826, to bring home the remains of the lale Conimo. O. II. Perry, M r Comdt. Daniel J Turner accompanying Cnpt. Shubrick. " Is very still , lies to well, and work well at all times: 1834." Now York.. New York.. Indian Key.. Indian Key . Charleston... Norfolk.. Baltimore. Norfolk,... Indian Key. Norfolk.... Norfolk.... Norfolk... Norfolk. From... New York. Vera Cruz. , Tampico .. , Tampico ... From New York.. New York . . Porto Praya. New York. New York. Newport . New York. Gibraltar. Mahon. Mahon. Norfolk. Rio Portsmouth Boston,. .. THE UNITED STATES. 119 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. 1838.. Lt. J. T McLauo-hlin f Co-operating with the army against the Florida S Oct. 12, 1841.. Lt. W. L. Herndon It Tea Table Key . Norfolk Jan. 27, 1840 Oct. 18, 1842 Dec. 23, 1841.. P. M. J. C. Henry Nov. 6, 1842 Aug. 22, 1843.. Lt. E. T. Shubrick Norfolk Sept. 2, 1S43 ...1846to 1850.. Sept. 19, 1841 I Sept. 24, 1841 I Lt. J. R. Goldsborough. . . . P. Mid. C. S. G. Noland... &c., employed on the Coast Survey. Norfolk...... < Sept. 21, 1841 Oct. 7, 1841 j Oct. 3, 18431 Dec. 21, 1843 P. Mid. C. R. P. Rodgers. . Lieut. A. Sinclair ..... Norfolk. ..... Oct. 18, 1842 Nov. 5, 1843 Feb. 14, 1844 Mar. 24, 1844 May 24, 1844. ..1846 to 1850.. June 20, 1846.. Lieut. C. P. Patterson Lieut. T. D.Shaw Coast Survey, Gulf of Mexico . 1 May 4, 1844 July 4, 1844 May 8, 1847.. July 18, 1847 Sept. 16, 1847.. Lieut. H. J. Hartstene .... Norfolk July 32, 1848 Jan. 28, 1848.. Lieut. R. L. Browning ..1848 to 1850.. Lieut. D. D. Porter , Employed on the Coast Survey. Aug. 29, 1847.. Oct. 27, 1849) Lieut. C. G. Hunter . Lieut. J. C. Wulh Sq n of Commos. G. C. Read & W. C. Bolton, Med . f C Special service sounding the Atlantic Ocean. ... < Was then transferred back to the Treasury De- ( New York Porto Praya. . . . St. Thomas.... Aug. 22, 1849 Jan. 13, 1850 Mar. 16, 1850 Feb. 28, 1850) New York ..... June 3, 1850 June 12, 1826 ] New York June 12, 1850 Sept. 4, 1826 Oct. 12, 1826 [ M rComdt. W B Shubrick Nov. 27, 1826 Jan. 1, 1827 j May 19, 1827.. M r Comdt. B. W Booth [Flag ship of Commo. C. G. Ridgely, West Indies... 1 f New York Milo April 9, 1827 Oct. 4, 1827 July 20, 1828.. M r Comdt. S. L. Breese... [ Squadron of Commo. \Vm. M. Crane, Mediter n. -( Aug. fi, 1838 Aug. 10, 1828.. M r Comdt. J. Ram^gc. . . Aug. 31, 1828 Oct. 19, 1828.. M rComdt. W M. Hunter. ( Leaving Lt. F. Forrest in command from Dec. 7, ) < 1829, to March 11, 1830 > Norfolk Nov. 20, 1830 July 3, 1831.. M r Comdt. S. M. Duncan. (Squadron of Commo. Jas. Biddlc, Mediterranean. ) St Salvador* * Sept. G, 1831 Aug. 16, 1832.. M r Comdt. I. McKeever. . April 26, 1834 July 19, 1837.. Comdr. J. H. Clack.,.. . } f July 21, 1837 Aug. 19, 1837,. Cspt.J.H. Clack.. S Sq n Commos. H. E. Ballard& A. Claxton, Pacific. } June 16, 1840 120 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. CAPACITY, GENERAL QUALITIES, &c. Sailed from, &c. LEXINGTON 4 } Was thoroughly repaired and converted into a Store vessel, increasing her draft, with a full cargo, to 18.8 feet. Maximum speed seldom exceeding JO knots per- hour; best trim for sailing reported to be 9 inches by the stern. Norfolk New York New York New York New York New York New York (Store Ship.) 5 New York New York New York Philadelphia.... Norfolk Norfolk New York New York Callao Callao Callao Length - - - 109 feet i lienm - - - 309" Hold - - - 19 " Permanent ballast 3-3 tons. I Water - - 6,000 galls. } SOUTHAMPTON 4 knots free; best sailing trim about 18 inches by the stern. Lost all of her an chors and was near being wrecked off Noir Island, Terra del Fucgo, in 1839. 1" Dull, stiff, and makes considerable iee way: 1840." "Stiff with a draft of 12 feet; not weatlierly or sure in stays in a seaway; lies to well, her motion de pending upon her cargo, &c : 1849." "Holds her way with merchant vessels generally: 1850." Originally intended for a steamer; ia very lightly sparred. Maximum draft 13 j feet, and when full 15.4; maximum speed 10 knots per hour by the wind, and 11 | knots free ; best sailing trim from 18 to 22 inches by the stern. " Fair with a foul bottom; works well within 11 1 points of the wind; is an excellent sea boat; tiff, weatherly, easy in her motion^ and scuds remarkably well : 1850." West Indies.... New York Norfolk Norfolk New York New York.... New York New York New York New York Norfolk Norfolk Length ... 1SB feet, lleam - - - 27.10 " Hold - - - 17 " Ballast - - - *75 IOIU. 200 without cargo, La Paz New York New York,.,., THE UNITED STATES. 121 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. April 22, 18431 May 22, 1843 | Nov. 2, 1843 May 18, 1844 Dec. 10, 1844) Sept. 2, 1S45 ) July 14, 1846.. June 6, 1848.. Dec. 13, 1849) July 27, 1850) Tuly 28, 1851.. June 18, 1853.. Dec. 8, 18361 May 11, 1837 Oct. 12, 1837 May 11, 1838 J Aug. 18, 1838.. Dec. 1, 1840.. May 30, 1842.. April 23, 1844.. Jan. 1, 1845.. July 9, 1846.. Sept. 10, 1846.. April 10, 1848 ) Lieut. W. M. Glenily April 25, 1843 Aug. 22, 1843 Feb. 27, 1844 Oct. 18, 1844 1845 New York Lieut. F. B. Ellison C Mediterranean, touching at Charleston May 10th... ( Gulf of Mexico, with troops, &c., for U. S. Army. . To the Pacific, with troops, &c., & blockading duty. Sq n of Commos. W. B. Shubrick & T. Ap C. Jones . New York New York New York New York New York New York New York Dec. 28, 1845 June 10, 1849 May 23, 1850 June 13, 1851 Sept. 17, 1852 Dec. 16, 1836 May 18, 1837 Oct. 17, 1837 May 16, 1838 Mar. 28, 1840 May 30, 1842 Jan. 27, 1843 Sept. 2, 1844 April 20, 1846 March, 1848 April, 1848 July 13, 1848 April 6, 1849 July 18, 1850 Feb. 18, 1851 Nov. 3, 1851 July 28, 1852 April 15, 1853 Dec. 16, 184G June 16, 1847 Sept. 2, 1850 Aug. 5, 1853 Lieut. T Bailey..... Lieut. P. Chatard Lieut. J. 1C. Mitchell Lieut. W. Radford To the Japan squadron. ] Lieut. T. A. Dornin ! Hampton Roads New York Norfolk Squadron of Lt. Chas. Wilkes, Exp. Expedition.. . To the Pacific; took command of the Yorktown in.. I To the Pacific , J Callao Lieut. I. S. Sterrett Lieut. II. K. Hoff Lieut. R. G. Robb Squadron of Commo. M.C. Perry, Gulf of Mexico- To the Brazil station ; (return passage 30 days). . . . Lieut. 0. Bullus Anton Lizardo. Lieut. C. H. Poor Lieut. C. H. Poor Sept. 27, 1848 ) Oct. 23, 1848 \ Sept. 26, 1849] Oct. 26, 184D } Sept. 20, 1S50 J May 7, 1851 ) Jan. 8, 1852$ Sept. 27, 1852.. July 25, 1853.. June 27, 1845.. Feb. 22, 1847.. Aug. 17, 1848.. Feb. 2, 1851.. Dec, 8, 1852.. Norfolk Lieut. B. J. Totten New York Lieut. H. K. Thatcher LieHt. R. B. Hitchcock.... Lieut. A. B. Fairfax i j New York New York i New York. Norfolk Lieut. R. D. Thorburn Lieut. E. L. Handy Squadron of Commo. W. B. Sliubrick, &c., Pacific. Squadron of Commo. T. Ap C. Jones, Ps.cific Valparaiso New York Now York 122 THE PRESENT NAVY OF U. S. VESSELS. Sailed from, &c. ( Rio ERIE 4 "| New York Length - - - 117 feet. Beam - - - 324 " Hold - - - 14.6 " Ballast - - *25 tons. Maximum diaft 17.10 feet; maximum speed 9 knots per hour on a wind, and 12 knots free ; requiring to be trimmed about G inches by the stern. " Steers, works, and scuds well ; rolls deep, but with little strain upon her masts and rigging ; sails well when heavily pressed : 1849." Surveyed and sold at public sale, in Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 26, 1850, for f 13,000. New York Monterey MOO without cargo. I t f New York New York Without ballast and with a full car<*o, maximum draft 2C? feet, and can carry 1100 Anton Lizardo.. tons of cargo. Reported to sail best on an even keel. In her 1st cruise, during a New York Ballast . 15 to 20 tons. heavy gale, she is reported to have rolled and labored very much ; rides heavily at -{ her anchors, and steers badly when light ; lies to well, requires her close reefed Water . . 6,000 gallons, 1 main tepaail. 35G days at sea; sailed 39,414 miles : 1851* i New York New York SUPPLY 4., f Maximum draft 15 feet, and when full IGi feet; -maximum speed 10 knots per hour New York St. Jean D Acre Ballast - 75 tons. 1 Water - 8,000 gallons. on a wind, and 12 knots free; sailing best when from 6 to 10 inches by the stern. "Good under all ordinary circumstances; 214 days at sea ; steers, sails, works, and lies to well ; rolls easy, and is very stiff under canvass: 1847-8." As above. "311 days at sea ; rolls deep, and in scudding requires sail to keep her Norfolk I ; 280 without cargo. ahead of the sea ; holds a good wind, and head-reaches well : 1852. " Norfolk New York New York NOTE. The official reports and log books have furnished most of the data contained in these tables. As might be expected, from a variety of conflicting causes, the reports of different cruises seldom agree in every particular in regard to the same vessel ; I have, therefore, in all cases where there is a discrepancy, given the result of each, with the date annexed. Neither from the reports nor log books have 1 been able to trace a full and continuous history of any one vessel in the Navy ; consequently I have been unable to indicate every change that has taken place, which, in itself, may have effected the general qualities of the vessel. Besides a thorough overhauling and repair which most vessels undergo after a long cruise, it is well understood that an active cruiser requires a complete renovation about every eight years, if built of white oak, and 12 years, if built of live oak, when a variety of changes usually follow, sometimes in the quantity, and at others in mode of stowing the ballast, water, provisions, stores, &c., &c. The battery is frequently changed ; a poop deck, or topgallant furecastle, frequently added or substracted ; spars lengthened or shortened; stayed forward or aft; sails increased or diminished, &c.,&c. ; any one of which changes may materially affect the sailing qualities of a vessel as all sailors know. Among these changes I will further mention that of substituting chain for hemp cables, and the general introduction of iron tanks, in the place of wooden casks, for carrying water, &c. ; which has had the effect of increasing the stability of the ship and rendering less ballast necessary. THE UNITED STATES. 123 SERVICE PERFORMED, &c. Date. Commanded by Squadron of, station, &c. Arrived at. Date. Feb. 9, 1843.. Lieut, J. Manning April 28, 1843.. ; Lieut. W. W. Duke.... Dec. 9, 1844 V } i Lieut. Chaa. C. Turner. July 8, 1845 ) . Mar. 14, 1847..; Lieut. J. M.Watson... Sept. 15, 1848.. Lieut. W. McBlair Sept. 5, 1849 j Mar. 13, 1850 ( Jan. 9, 1847.. Lieut. C. W. Chauncey. June 8, 1847.. j Lieut. T. Turner. ... Jan. 9, 1848.. Lieut. F. A. Neville. With stores to the Brazil squadron. To the Pacific squadron Rio.... Norfolk. To the African, Mediterranean, & Pacific squadrons . Returning with the remains of Commo. Dallas Lieut. W. D. Porter. To the Mediterranean Bringing to the U. S. a Turkish officer of rank, &c. J Oct. 28, 1848) Dec. 11, 18483 Nov. 20, 1852.. Jan. 21, 1847? Nov. 25, 1817.. April 1, 1848.. March 8, 1819.. Nov. 25, 1849 ) Jan. 3, 1850 ) May fi, 1852.. Lieut. F. A. Neville. Lieut. F. Chatard. Lieut. J. Calhoun Lieut. J. De Camp. ... Lieut. W. F. Lynch... Lieut. A. M. Pennock. Squad, of Commo. M. C. Perry, Gulf of Mexico. Sq n of Commo. T. Ap C. Jones, Pacific, (39,414m.) To the Pacific with troops, &c < > Squad, of Commos. Conner and Perry, W. Indies. . New York New York New York . . . . New York..,. New York.... Anton Lizardo. New York.... Norfolk.. Rio Valparaiso .... New York.... April 28, 1843 Sept. 17, 1844 Mar. 28, 1845 June 24, 1848 July 11, 1849 June 28, 1850 Sept. 11, 1850 Feb. 17, 1847 Nov. 12, 1847 July 23, 1848 Jan. 25, 1849 May 1, 1849 Jan. 6, 1851 New York Sept. 2G, 1847 > Special service to the Mediterranean, Dead Sea Norfolk f , Genoa , Dec. 8, 1848 April 12, 184 J r- > a <z;~i ^ To the Mediterranean with American consul to J T > 10 ,r Lieut. A. Sinclair Tripoli, ami then to Brazil.. ..1 Rl June 30, 184C Tripoli, and then to Brazil Norfolk. Lieut. C. II. Kennedy. Lieut. A. Sinclair J To the Pacific with passengers and stercs, among } the former Gov. Gaines and family, bound to > New York Oregon , To the East Indies and Japan. 1849 Sept. 4, 1819 Jan. 28, 1852 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS OF THE KOMI 1MERIM COLONIES, PRIOR TO THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. VESSELS. 5 3 09 B Commanded by State and date. 1 CAPTURES, &o. Sloop Ship. Ves ls Ship. Ves ls Sm l 14 ) > arm 3. 4 30 2800 Mass . 163G lfi3G 1G45 1G90 S. C. 170G Mass. 1707 1707 1710 1710 1711 Mass . Mass. April 23, 1745, to June 17. R. I. Conn. Conn. N. Y. N. Y. N. Y. N. Y. N. Y. N. Y. N. Y. The first American sea fight recorded. En countered a prize Sloop in Long Isl d Sound, manned with 14 Narragansett Indians, 10 of whom were cither killed or drowned, by ,. jumping overboard. r The first regular Naval engagement. With a a Barbary Rover, armed with 20 guns, and 70 men, which took place at sea, and lasted [ one entire day, when the parties separated. f First northern fleet engagement. Against the French at Port Royal, N. S , in May, and Quebec, L. C., in October. Was successful in the first affair only. The largest ship en gaged was a 44, manned by 200 men. First southern Fleet engagement. Engaged and repulsed a Spanish Fleet of six ships, commanded by a French Admiral, off Charleston, S. C., and captured one vessel, manned by 90 men. 1 The second expedition against the French in Acadia, now Nova Scotia. Effected nothing. } Third expedition against the French in Nova Scotia ; Port Royal surrendering after a three ) days siege. (Fourth expedition ngainst the French, up the St. Lawrence, &c. Totally failed, owing, principally, to bad weather and navigation, whereby 8 Transports and 1,000 souls were lost. The Admiral s ship, the Edgar, of 70 guns, returned to England, and soon after [ blew up, destroying 400 more lives, f The next combined expedition of importance, and the first during this war, against the French on the Island of Cape Breton. Lt. Col. W. Pepperel, of Maine, heading the Colonial land forces, consisting of 4, 070 men, with 18 field pieces and 3 mortars. This force was joined at Cansenu on the 23d of April, by a portion of the British W. India Squadron, under Commo. Warren, whose flag ship, the Superb, of CO guns, and 10 other vessels, assisted in the reduction of Louisburg, after a siege of 47 days. This place was strongly fortified, and defended by 1,000 militia and 600 regulars. 104 cannijn, 16 mortars, and 76 swivels, the ship Vigilant, GO, and 560 men, a Privateer, of 18 guns and 94 men, two E. India shins, two South Sea ships, and 8 other vessels, were among the captures property altogether esti mated at several million dollars. This place was subsequently surrendered to the French ^ again, atlhepeaceof AixLaChapelle, in 1748. These Privateers were fitted out in N. York, between 1757 and 63, or the end of the "old French War." Find very little upon record in relation to them, although some of their names appear at subsequent dates, under a different rig, with a different armament and Captain, which makes it probable the vessel is not the same. Lost. A Colony A Fleet of about 45 large and ) ; ) Sir Wm. Phipps.. < Vice Admiral Rhett ? Capt. Stuckley . . . "j Capt. Southack... [ CROWN GALLEY DEPTFORD PROVINCE and 24 TRANSPORTS PROVINCE Col. Nicholson .. . < Adm l H. Walker, j Commo. E. Tyng... 11 CRUISERS and 23 TRANSPORTS ) 15 MEN OF WAR ~) 40 TRANSPORTS C STORE VESSELS j MASSACHUSETTS Ship Ship Snow Snow Brig Sloop Sloop Sloop Ship. Sloop Sloop Ship. Ship Ship Ship Ship Ship Ship 20 20 20 16 1C 12 8 8 20 1C 1C 2G 24 20 20 20 20 18 1 ... . . . 1200 200 200 . 150 . 150 . 150 . 150 140 CAESAR SHIRLEY PRINCE OF ORANGE.... BOSTON PACKET .... Capt. Smethurst COLONY Capt. Saundcrs THOMPSON and several Transports STURDY BEGGAR... GENERAL WOLF Capt. Seymour Capt. Koffler GENERAL HAMERST . . . COLONEL PREVOST ROYAL HUNTER Capt. Caldwell Capt. Harrison .... BLACKNEY HERCULES,.. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 125 VESSELS. OT 1 m c 3 Swivels. q V S Commanded by 13 S J s" CAPTURES, &c. KING OF PRUSSIA DUKE OF CUMBERLAND Ship. Ship. 18 16 .... 140 140 Capt. Donaldson,... Capt. Lilly N. Y. N. Y. OLIVER CROMWELL Ship. Ifi 140 Capt Nicoll N. Y. ST. GEORGE../. GENERAL JOHNSON Ship. Ship. 16 Ifi .... 140 140 Capt. Devereaux.... Capt. Little N. Y. N. Y. TARTAR BOSCA WEN Ship. 16 Ifi .... 140 130 Capt. Lawrence .... N. Y. N. Y. Captured. ROYAL HESTER Ifi 130 Capt Dale N. Y. CICERO 14 120 Capt Smith ... . N. Y. Captured. DREADNAUGHT 14 120 Capt Taylor N. Y. PRINCE FERDINAND 14 120 N. Y. ABERCROMBIE 14 120 N. Y. GREY HOUND 14 120 Capt Stoddard 1757 N. Y. REVENGE 14 120 Capt Pel! N. Y. NEPTUNE 14 120 N. Y. Captured. HORNET 14 120 N. Y. EARL OF LONDON Briff. 11 120 Capt. Wallace N. Y. JOHNSON KING GEORGE HAWKE Brig. Brig. Bri". 14 14 l<t .... 120 120 120 Capt. Masterton .... Capt. Leaycraft N. Y. N. Y. N. Y. PRINCE OF ORANGE Bri". 1 110 N. Y. [ During this year another com DE LANCEY Bri". !"> 110 N. Y. bined expedition was attempt MARY Briii. 1 110 Capt. Pell N. Y. ed against Louisbourg, under Captured. Admiral Holbourn, but failed, HOPE CHARMING SALLY Brig. Bri". 12 1 .... 110 100 Capt. McDanicl .... Capt. Dwi^ht...... . N. Y. N. Y. principally owing to the supe riority of the French in ships. While cruising off Louisbourg, DUKE OFMARLBOROUGH Brig. !"> 100 N. Y. one of the English ships, the GEORGE Bri". 12 100 N. Y. ing a gale, and over two hun- PRINCE GEORGE Brig. 1 100 N. Y. i [ dredofhercrewweredrowned. NEW YORK Briff. 12 100 N. Y. COLUMBINE Eri<r. 1 100 N. Y. DECOY Bark. n 40 Capt. Knight N. Y. Captured. SAMPSON Schr. 11 100 N. T. GOLDFINCH Sloop 1 100 Capt. Dobbs N. Y. SdUIRREL Sloop 1 100 N. Y. FOX Sloop 11 100 N. Y. CATHERINE Sloop 1 ]00 N. Y. HARDY Sloop 19 100 Capt. Grantham .... N. Y. Lost, PRINCE EDWARD Sloop 10 40 N. Y. IIARLEQ.UIN Sloop 10 50 N. Y. BRO \DSTREET g 40 N. Y. Lost. TIGER Sloop g 40 Capt. McDougal.... N. Y. THURLOE Capt. Mantle < Jan., 1758 Encountered and captured the French Privateer Les Deux Amis, Capt. Felix, of 10 guns and 98 men, after an action of over two hours, during which "300 powder flasks and 72 stink pots" were expended upon the enemy. At sea. The principal of many, and perhaps the most obstinate sea fight that took place during this war, the enemy having lost 80 in killed and wounded, and the Americans 37 do. JVole. The engagements and captures that took place from this period up to the War of the Revolution, and even after, were gene rally near the coast, owing to the scarcity of ammunition, which rendered it impracticable for our cruisers to keep the sea long. 20 126 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. 09 3 n B B t5 Swivels. B W 3 Commanded by T3 84 B a~ to CirruREs, &c. BELISARIUS <>o From 1774 to 1776 R. I. 1772 1775 Mass. June. 1775 1775 Mass. 1775 Mass. Mass. 1775 1775 Va. Mass. 1775 1775 1775 1775 1775 1775 N. C. 1775 The British claim to have captured vessels of these names, armed as per table, which I find no where mentioned in the American accounts. P The first overt act of resistance, and commence ment of our struggle with Great Britain. June 18, captured the English schooner Gaspt", tender to the British squadron, off Provi- / dence, which had run aground while in chase of the Providence packet Hannah, Captain Linzee. She was armed with i!7 men; was carried by boarding; set on fire, and soon after blew up. "May 11, off Holmes s Bay, captured the Brit ish schooner Margaretta, armed with 4 guns, 14 swivels, and 36 men. Was carried by boarding; her captain, Moore, and about 20 men killed on either side. 1 This was the first sea fight after the battle of [ Bunker Hill. Captured two schooners, armed with 8 guns, 10 swivels, and about 50 men each, that had been sent out expressly to capture him. Met them both in the Bay of Fundy, and while separated carried each by boarding. For this gallant act Capt. O Brien was promot ed and given command of his prizes, which he named the "Liberty and Diligent." I August 9, recaptured a prize schooner, also 1 cutter and 2 barges, armed with 4 swivels J and 35 men, in charge of a Lieut. fromH. B. M. sloop Falcon, in Gloucester harbor, with a loss of but 1 killed and 2 wounded. Two vessels borrowed from Massachusetts by Gen. Washington, and sent to the St. Law rence to intercept military stores. Made 10 captures, all of which were subsequently re leased by Congress. April. Captured the schooner Volante in Mar tha s Vineyard, a tender to H. B. M. S. \ Scarborough. ) Dec. Captured a British tender in the Chesa- r peake. This was the first cruiser that sailed with a commission and general instructions from Gen. Washington. Nov. 29. Captured the Transport Brig Nancy, with military stores, including several brans guns, and one mortar. Dec. 8. Captured ship Jenny, 2 guns, and 30 men, with a cargo of provisions. Dec. 8. Captured ship Concord, cargo of Dry Goods. Dec. 8. Captured brig Hannah, cargo of Rum, &c. , sold for $25,(JUO, and beat oft a British schooner of 8 guns, having 2 vessels under convoy. ( Dec. 8. Captured schooner Industry and sloop \ Polly. } Captured by the Powey and left at Boston with \ 4 other vessels, dismasted, when the British ) evacuated in April, 1776. < Captured a sloop of 6 guns, and recaptured 2 ( prizes off Ocracock. HUSSAR 24 SULLIVAN 18 TOBAGO 19 WARNER oo Boats Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Boats Boats Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Boats II (I Sm l 8 8 8 6 4 09 ") V I I M 3 arm 19 10 20 10 10 3 64 a. 32 42 40 40 70 60 Capt. A. Whipple. < Capt.J.O. Bricn... ) Capt. J. 0. Bricn.. j Capt. J. 0. Brien.. ) Capt. J. 0. Brien.. ) Capt.N. Eroughton } Capt. J. Selman... ) Capt. N. Smith... < Capt. Jas. Barren. < Capt. John Manly.. . Capt. John Manly... Copt. John Manly. j Capt. John Manly... * MARGARETTA, Prize LYNCH FRANKLIN POUR 4 4 4 4 4 10 ... 10 10 10 10 10 10 3 50 50 50 50 50 80 92 LEE LEE HARRISON .1. ... WASHINGTON Capt. Martindalc.. < Capt. B. Bormer.... N. B. From November 13, 1775, to the evacuation of Boston by the enemy, March 17, 1776, 31 of their vessels were captured entering Boston Harbor. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS FITTED OUT IN THE UNITED STATES DURING THE EEVOLUTIONARY WAR. From 1770, continued a phabetically , to the end of the Revolutionary War, or to 1783. VESSELS. O O Commanded by CAPTURES, &c. 1:2 II II 12 10 Brig.l 14 Brig. 10 Bri Brig. Sloop: 14 Sloop 2 Brig. 12 Schr, Ship. Ship. Brig. ABINGDON Sloop ACTIVE Brig. ACTIVE Brig. ACTIVE Brig. ACTIVE Schr. ACTIVE Sloop ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACHILLES ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ADVENTURE Schr ADVENTUROUS Schr. ADAMS ADDITION ADDITION ADR1ANA ! ADRIANA ADMIRAL ZOUTMAN AJAX ALEXANDER ALEXANDER ALEXANDER ALEXANDRIA... ,.i Sloop 14 Ship.! 10 I Schr. 10 Brig.] 8 Sloop. 9 Ship. 8 Brig. 8 Ship.! 20 Brig.i 6 Brig.; ]2 Brig,! 12 li) 14 I. 12 . 4 Gal yj.... Brig. 8 Schr. Schr. 11 60 60 50 80 60 40 18 . 1 20 60 19 30 16 41 20 70 20 10 30 80 . li 9 7 10 80 j 30 45 25 17 30 23 ISO 11 40 10 J. Handy N. Swasey J. Patten W.Ross A. Gardner, &c C. Buckley C. Alexander, &c .. J. Craig C. Biddle P. Durey P. Day W. Green T. Murdock.&c J. Johnson H. McNeill E. Bacon F. Morris J. Chape J. Tucker S. Smith J. Leamy J. McCleave M. Streny T. Robinson Md.. Mass Mass Mass Mass Conn Pa... Pa... Pa... Pa... Pa... Pa... N. Y. Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass Conn Pa... N. Bartlett. Pa... Md.. Mass E. Bebee Conn J. Spencer Pa... J. Craig Pa... W. Miller, &c Pa... J. Vescy Md.. W. McFaden Pa... J.Harr \ Pa... S. Simpson ! N.Y. G. Crawford I Mass T.Conway. ...;.... Md.. | J. Bencher ,.,..! Md.. Date of commission or bond 1778. > Probably the same vessel recommissioned. A brig of this name, of 16 guns and 100 men, com manded by Capt. Hallet, of Massachusetts, be longed to the squadron of Commo. Saltonstall, and with others was burnt in the Penobscot on the 14th of August, 1779, to prevent falling in to the hands of the enemy. Captured the Privateer Mercury, Capt. Campbell, of 8 guns, after a slight resistance. . Captured . In June, 1776,a party of American soldiers from Boston captured a brie; off the harbor; beat off the tender to the Nautilus man of war, and car ried their prize into Bedford, Mile. The classification, &c., of vessels con tained in these tables, have, in nearly every in stance, been copied from official documents. Nevertheless, I suspect that a sloop has some times been called a ship, or a brig a schooner, and that the swivels have sometimes been in cluded in the number of guns given; but in the absence of positive proof, I have felt bound to confine myself to the record. The enemy claim to have captured a vessel of this name and force just previous to the war of Independence. 128 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. cd 33 c O Swivels. B B a Commanded by ^5 03 TO S a CAPTURES, &c. ALPHIN Sloop 6 8 20 S.Davis Md.. 1 ALPHIN in 30 i AMPH1TRITE Ship 04 ICO N. Y. 7 AMIABLE EUNICE Bri<* 5 14 W. Pearson Mass AMERICA Ship 20 100 W Coffin n AMERICA Ship 16 fin R. Caldwell Mass AMERICA Schr 10 g 80 fi Under Capt. McNeil in 1777, armed with 14 guns and 100 men. AMERICA 10 g 70 fi October. Captured a ship at sea with a cargo of rum, sugar, wine, and logwood, and brought AMERICA 5 Pa... 8 her in to Connecticut. AMERICAN REVENUE.... AMIGOS DEL PAYS Sloop Brig. 12 .... 100 12 (N. Shaw, &c ) Conn Pa... 9 2 Captured the Schr. Sally of 8 guns; also another Schr. with a cargo of tobacco, and a sloop with a cargo of rum. J. Do Arbula ANTELOPE Bri 10 18 T. Clouston N. Y. I ANTELOPE Ship. 8 Ifi E. Fettyplacc Mass o Schr 12 2 39 F. Folgcr . Md.. 1 ANTELOPE Schr. 14 * 40 J.Yellot Md.. ANNE Ship. 10 .... 30 J. Josiah, &c Pa. . . ANNETTE Ship. 12 .... 45 J. Audobon Va.. 2 ANNAPOLIS 4 10 Md.. 9 ANTONELLE Brig. 8 21 W.Smith Pa. . . 2 AND. CALDWELL Ship. 10 .... 40 Thomas Truxtun.... Pa. . . 9 The captains names spelled in full are those re cognised as having once belonged to the Netvy. ANTI SMUGGLER Gal y Sma 11 A 18 Mass 2 AURORA. BACCHUS BACHELLOR BACHELLOR BALTIMORE BALTIMORE HERO. BALTIMORE HERO. BANGOR., ANTI TBAITOR APOLLO ARGO ARGO. . . ARGO ARIEL ARIEL ATALANTA AURORA AURORA.. Boat. Ship. Ship. Sloop 6 Brig. 14 Brig. Brig. Brig. Ship. Brig. Schr. Brig. Ship. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Sloop .. 100 6 12 4 6 M 4 >.... J. McPherson H. Skinner, &c J. Williamson < Silas Talbot ) (0. Brown, &c \ M. Griffin, &c M. Lawlcr P. Miller C. Thompson David Porter G. Williams B. Cliadlochi.. Pa... 1 Mass Mas: R. I.9&0 Pa.. Pa.. Captured, on the 5th of August, a schooner of 4 puns, nd on the 7th the brig King George, Capt. Hazard, of 10 guns, 30 men, by boarding. On the 24th do., sloop Adventure, with a cargo of rum; 25th do., brig Elliott, of 6 suns, and valuable cargo; carried the prizes and 70 pris oners into Providence. Mass A! > i Mass Mass C. Wells Md.. B. Gallagher Pa... S. C. 7 N. Buckley J. Fanning, &c Md. . 8&9 T. Waters lid.. 6 1 J. Earle Md.. 9 Had an action with a vessel of equal force in the I Chesapeake, and made one capture. J. Smith I Conn. i 7 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 129 VESSELS. 1 c O Swivels. 1 H V Commanded by ^ VI QJ D CAPTURES, &.c. BANTER IB 50 H White. Mass o BEAVER G 12 25 S. Dean N.Y. BEAVER Ship fi N.Y. 1 BEAVER Schr 1 65 D Scovill Conn g BEAVER 12 65 W Harris Pa .. 9 BEGGARS BIMSON BELLONA Schr. Ship. 6 1R 17 100 S. Smallcorn, <&c.... Md.. N.Y. 7 1 BENNINGTON fi 15 ( W. Newton 7 Md.. R Captured a ship, and a privateer of 12 guns BETSEY Lug r 9 10 (R. Craig \ N.Y. O in 1779. ( B. Willis ) BETSEY BETSEY Brig. d * * * * 9 (B. Smith, &c J p Wells Mass BETSEY 10 40 1 BETSEY 130 P Hatchet 1 BETSEY Schr 25 R. I BETSEY I 8 g BETSEY Schr 14 J Harr, &c Pa o BETSEY 40 T Ride &c Pa g BETSEY Schr. 8 Pa. g BETSEY 10 25 J Allen Pa 9 BETSEY R Pa BETSEY Bri" 2 o 10 C Bradley Pa g BETSEY 30 P. Cox &c . Pa BETSEY BETSEY Brig. 8 25 19 J. Bricc Md, Md 7 a BETSEY 10 20 R Dashiell Md G BETSEY & SALLY Schr G J Nicholls . Md g BISHOP Schr. R 80 Pa 9 BLACK PRINCE Ship 18 1GS West g BLACK PRINCE Briff. G 16 G. Randall, &c N Y 2 of this year, and in Aug. 14, 1779, was burnt BLACK PRINCE BLACK PRINCE Brig. Brio 1 12 12 A 34 40 J. Robertson, &e. ... Pa.! Md enemies squadron under Sir Geo. Collier, R. N.; said to ha*e been a handsome specimen of Naval architecture. BLACK PRINCESS 10 12 H Crarey BLACK BIRD Schr. g BLACK JOKE g 4 25 R. Polk Md 7 BLACK JOKE Boat 1 20 H. Willet Pa 1 BLACK STOVEN Galley 25 1 BLACK SNAKE 12 60 W Carleton , 7 f A vessel of this name wna captured by the enemy, and in April, 1780, was recaptured BLACK SNAKE Schr. R Pa. 9 in a whale bont ; he soon after put to sea in BLACK SNAKE Boat. fi Pa 2 Star of 6 swivels and 33 men, after a sharp wounded ; carried both prizes into Egg Har- l bor. 130 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELI. Commanded by CAPTURES, &c. BLOOM BLOSSOM BOSTON BOSTON PACKET.. ERUTUS BROOM -.. BRILLIANT BRICOLE BUCKRAM BUCKRAM BUCKRAM BUCCANIER BUCKLIN BUCKSKIN BUCKSKIN BUCKSKIN BUCKSKIN BUCKSKIN HERO.. BUNKER HILL BURD BURLING BURKE BULL DOG.. CAT CATO CATO CATO CATO CATO CATO CAMDEN CAMDEN CAMBERWELL.... CAPTAIN CAROLINA CAROLINA CATCH-ALL CATHERINE CATHERINE Schr. 10 14 Schr. Ship. Brig. Ship. Sloop Sloop Ship. Schr. Schr. Schr. Ship. Schr. Ship. Ship. 28 Schr.j 3 Schr. C 18 20 Brig. Schr. Brig. Brig. Galley Galley Schr. Ship. Ship. Ship. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Galley Ship. Brig. Brig. Sloop Schr. Schr. Sloop; 1 I 25 9 210 15 70 10 T. Smith B. Bradhurst W. Browne W. White W. Coles W. Knott W. Wright... Pa. Md. Mass. 45 20 150 [6 150 100 C 30 15 100 15 ...20 4 ! 50 2 50 2 ! 50 ...70 ... 40 ... 50 ... 40 ...GO 30 40 9 50 18 i 40 45 72 I 15 j 20 40 ; J. Cross Malony S. Tusk & J. Obey. . Hoysted Hacker, &c. B. Wickes, &c W.Lewis A. Johns J. Handy J. Young E. Booker S. Thompson.. W. Campbell.., R. Caulfield... Blair Henderson E. Ledger, &c. J. Leo D. Tappan .... B. Lunt, &c... J. Fcarson , &c. , D. Allen, &c C. Wickes J. Walter, &c Nicholas Biddle, &c. S. Ewers J. Donaldson... W. Willcs.... T. Newell M. Chnse A. Lambert.... S. McNally.... 2 (i 1 Mass. 1 Conn. I Conn. S. C. Mass. Mass. Mass. Mass. Pa. Iva. Ifild. Md. Pa. Md. Conn. Pa. Md. Pa. Pa. Pa. N.Y. Conn.i 1 | Mass. Mass Mass. Mass. I Pa. Va, Md. Md. Pa. j 6 Mass.! 1 Mass. 1 Pa. 9 Pa. 400 tons. August 3d to Gih, captured ship Charles and Sally, snow Ann, brigs Caroline and John; cargoes, rum, sugar, fustic, &c. Pierced for GO guns ; among the "Rebel ships" destroyed at Charleston, S. C., May 12th, 1780, according to Admiral Arbuthnot s offi cial report. Made one capture this year. The British claim to have captured a vessel of this name mounting 20 guns. The " Centipede is credited with having made one prize; have not found a commission corresponding to this name. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 131 VESSELS. O Commanded by a CAPTURES, &c. CEASAR CEASAR CEASAR CENTURION CHANCE CHANCE CHANCE CHANCE CHANCE CHANCE CHASE CHASE CHARMING AMELIA CHARMING PEGGY CHARMING SALLY CHARMING MOLLY CHARMING POLLY CHARMING POLLY CHATHAM CHATHAM CHATHAM CHEV. DE LA LUZERNE. CHEV. DE LA LUZERNE. CIVIL USAGE CIVIL USAGE CLINTON COGDILL COLUMBIA COLUMBIA COLUMBUS COLUMBUS COMET COMET COMET , COMET.., Ship. Ship. Boat. Schr. Sloop Sloop Schr. Schr. Boat. Schr. Brig. Ship Brig. Brig Ship. Brig. Ship. Brig. Galley Ship. Boat. Ship. Cutter Brig. JO 18 Hi Schr. 6 Boat. ... Brig. 10 SchrJ 12 Ship.; 18 Brig. 19 COMET.. COMET.. COMMERCE Brig. 10 Brig. ... I Brig.j 6 Schr. 9 Sloop; 10 Sloop 10 Brig. 14 Ship. 12 10 19 COMMERCE , Ship. 14 .... 15 BB 50 .... 45 t 40 ... 50 T. Pearce Harraden B. Slater, &c W. Woolsey J. Adams, &c D. Stevens, &c W. Gandal, itc N. Palmer R. Snell D. Durham C. Thompson B. Chew A. Hegney J. Jauncey T. Dunn J. Stitwell, &c A, Holmes A. Ogilvie... J. Montgomery, &c. . J. Smith J. Griffith T. Morris T. Parks Giddinge P. Martin, &c W. Mariner T. Tinker J. Grcely W. Sergeant T.Moore, &c Alex. Murray J. Turpin & E. Allen S. Waters R. Ellidge C. Harris, &c Mass. Mass. Mass. Md. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Md. Mass. Md. Pa. Maes. Mass. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Conn. Conn. Pa. Pa. Mass. Mass. Pa. Pa. Mass. Pa. Md. Md. S. C. Mass. Pa. Stephen Decatur .... Pa. J. McCarty Pa. J. Webber.. A. Bartlct.. Mass. Mass. June 5th, engaged an armed ship and brig for 2 hours, when both parties separated, suffi ciently amused. The C. then proceeded to Martinique, recapturing a schooner in her passage. At sea in May ; captured ship Lady Juliana. A schooner of this name captured one sloop. Also a boat of this name, Capt. T. Shaler, com missioned in N. Jersey. October, captured a snow with a cargo of pro visions. In company with other privateers, captured the Privateer Revenge, formerly the "Blaze Cas tle," 26 guns, after an action of 2 hours, and loss of 5 killed and wounded. November, captured one snow and one brig; cargo fish, &c. Captured Sloop St. Peter this year. Sailed on her 1st cruise without instructions; on her 2d, in November, captured Ship Clarissa with lumber and 40 blacks; also the Schr. Maria and Sloop George. Captured 8 sail out of a Fleet of 15 off Sandy Hook, June 12, 1780, and sent them into Philadelphia. Employed as an Express vessel. 132 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. B | TO a O Swivels. s % Commanded by .2 "5 w & CAPTURES, &c. i COMMERCE COMMERCE Ship. Sloop Brig. Ship. Sloop Brig. Sloop Schr. Ship. Ship. Brig. Sloop Sloop Sloop Galley 14 10 6 12 8 8 G 6 24 20 6 6 6 6 2 10 50 25 12 35 20 35 22 25 200 130 14 45 45 30 Thomas Truxtun. . . . J. Willet Pa. Mass. Mass Pa. Pa. Pn. Md. Pa. Pa. Mass. Mass. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Md. Conn. Mass. Mass. Pa. Pa, Pa. Pa. Va. Md. N. Y. Mass. Mass. Mass. Conn. Pa. Va. Va. Conn. 2 2 :. 8 1 8 9 I. 1 1 G 6 G G 6 6 2 9 6 G 2 1 8 2 1 1 3 G 9 7 3 3 December ; at sea, engaged a brig of 1G guns, 75 men, and a schooner of 14 guns, 80 men, for 2U minutes, when a frigate heavin? in sight, hauled off with one killed and 2 wound ed, the enemy s loss being 14 killed and 24 wounded. Pa. Gazette No- 2,740. September Gth; off Charleston captured H. 15. M. Ship Savage, Capt. Sterling, of 20 guns, 150 men, after a severe action of 2 hours, in which the C. lost 30 men in killed and wound ed, and the enemy 25 killed, including their captain, and 31 wounded ; the S. had pre- COMMERCE COMMERCE COMMERCE P. Cox COMMO. GALVEZ CONCORD M. Madan &c CONCORD CONGRESS CONGRESS CONGRESS CONGRESS G. Geddcs on the Potomac. By the enemies account, their vessel carried 16 guns and 72 men, their loss 8 killed and 24 wounded, while they put down the American loss at 50 killed and wounded. The Savage was recaptured by a British Frigate and carried into Charleston. Captured the T. Ship Oxford with 220 men, which was retaken from the prize crew, and subsequently recaptured by Capt. John and James Barron, afterwards of the U. S. Navy. Captured several Jamaica ships in the West Indies. Lt. Thomas Truxton (afterwards Comino. Truxton) brought one of the prizes into New Bedford. Also Capt. J. Houston. Assisted in an attack upon the British ships "Rose and Phenix" in North river. Off St. Kilts engaged a British armed ship for 3 hours, when the latter hauled off with loss of mizenmast, &c. Aug. 3, under Col. Topper, aided the Convention in the attack as above related ; run aground, and was finally captured by the enemy. Captured by the Pomona frigate, carried into Barbadoes, where the officers and crew were imprisoned ; failing to obtain their paroles, they finally effected their escape to Marti- nico, and thence to the U. S. S.Clark CONGRESS CONGRESS CONGRESS CONGRESS CONNECTICUT Sloop Boat. Ship. Brig. Galley Sloop 8 10 6 2 4 .... 25 20 30 20 50 1G C. Tucker CONQ.UERANT CONSTANT CONVENTION CONVENTION W. Allen &c J. Rice CORNELIA CORNET CORNET CORNIE Brig. Schr. Brig. Schr. 14 4 6 o 4 40 14 15 10 25 35 30 20 80 25 50 W. Thompson CORMORANT COUNT D ESTAING W. Dunlnp.. COUNT D ESTAING COUNT DE GRASSE Ship : Sloop Ship : Brig. Schr. Brig. Galley 3 8 2 6 14 12 3 8 E. Smith COUNT DE GRASSE COUNT DE GRASSE COUNT DE GRASSE COURTNEY CRANE E. Stratum J. Hail A. Stockdale J. Hunter T. Finker CUMBERLAND CUTTER CUTTER , Brig. Schr. 10 8 * * 1 45 20 30 45 G. Ashby Mass. Mass. Mass. Mass. CUTTER CYRUS . . Schr. Shio. 6 12 J. 0. Brien, &c...,. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 133 J2 VESSELS. S " > tn S S Commanded by OJ "S S CAPTURES, &c. O 73 ^ 09 Q DALTON DANDY DANDY DART DART DART DAUPHIN DEAN DEFENCE DEFENCE DEFENCE.. Brig, Brig, Brig, Schr, Schr, Brig. Brig. Brig. Schr. Brig. Bris DEFENCE DEFENCE .. I ! Ship Ship.!.... 20 120 30 21 25 20 36 20 100 70 Ship. Sloop Brig. 10 . I 18 . 16 . 8 . ia DEFENCE j Ship. DEFENCE j Brig. DEFENCE Ship. DEFENCE DEFIANCE DEFIANCE DEFIANCE j Boat. DELAWARE Galley 2 DELAWARE j Brig. 10 . DELAWARE j Ship.j 8 . DELAWARE | Schr. 2 . DELAWARE BrigJ 10 . DELIGHT i Schr. 4 DELIGHT DELIGHT DELIGHT DEMERALLES DESPATCH ! Brig I DESPATCH ! Brig. 8 .... 12 DESPATCH ! Ship. 6 ....20 DESPATCH Ship. 10 .... 60 21 Brig. Brig. 8 Sloop! 6 Brig. 10 8 . so E. Johnson Mass. G. House Conn. J. Clifton : Penn. S. Perkins, &c Mass. . T. Dexter, &c i Mass. T. Davis : Penn. W. Brown Mass. D. Scovel Conn. Tufts S. C. T.Pickering S. C. S. Harding Mass. Nicholson Md. Cooke j Md. Smedley j Conn. J. Barr, &c Mass. B. Wickes.., . Pa. C. Harrison T. Park. . . Pa. Conn. Conn T. King, &c.... W. Reed Doughty Pa. J. Barry, &c Pa. J. Prole I Pa. W. Smith Pa. J. Angus Md. J. Temple. Mass. M. Hall.&c Mass- N. Post,&c Pa. David Porter Md. J. Fairnbault Md. S. Cleaveland [ Pa. D. Jacobs Mass. I N. Nichols N. H. J, Felt Mass, 1 The British claim to have captured a cruiser of this name previous to the Declaration of In dependence. Commissioned in 1775. June 17, in company with 4 small privateers, captured the transport ships " Annabella and Howe," having on board 200 troops, after a resistance of about one hour, during which the enemy lost 18 killed, including Major Menzies, 2d in command ; the D. had only 9 wounded. On the following day, offNan- tasket Roads, captured the transport John & George of 6 guns, and having on board 120 men. This cruiser was finally burnt in the Penobseot, Aug. 14, 1779, to prevent her fall ing into the hands of the enemy. March, recaptured several vessels, prizes to the Otto sloop of war. Oct., captured asnow,schr.,am] sloop in Chesa peake Bay, with cargoes of coffee, rum, sugar, and logwood, and sent them to Annapolis. June, captured the Revenge ship of 12 guns and 72 men. g | Employed in Hudson River. 9 1 1 8 1 1 8 9 6 On her passage to France for an armament, cap tured a schooner. I 134 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. 1 s 3 o o Swivels, j c V s, Commanded by oj 03 I O> V "3 Q CAPTURES/fcC. DESP VTCH Sloop . Schr. . Ship. 16 4 4 . i G 6 45 C. Harrison, &C...J Md. T. Walker Md. 8 1 6 6 1 1 1 1 9 1 7 1 6 1 1 1 9 6 2 1 1 o 2 2 2 1 9 1 1 1 1 9 8 8 Between July 1st and Aug. 30th, at sea, cap tured ships Jane, Star & Garter, and Friend ship; also snow Portland and brig Mars, with cargoes of cocoa, fustic, rum, sugar, &c. September, captured brig Royal Georgewith si cargo of provisions, and a sloop with a cargr of fish. This cruiser was also commands by a Captain Wallers, at the commenccmen of the Revolutionary war. Several of these named are very likely the sam vessel under a different rig and armament, o under the same rig and carelessly classed ; ih difference in this particular not being so we defined at that time as at present. DESPATCH DIAMOND DIAMOND N. Chase R. I. DIAMOND , Stacy R I. DIANA Snow 8 .... 23 1C 25 20 15 30 30 50 15 50 80 100 15 100 25 25 20 20 35 18 12 25 16 40 20 15 10 40 11 18 12 25 10 10 W Herrick Mass DIANA DIANA R. Gushing, &c Mass. DIANA DIANA Schr. 8 Brig. 6 Snow; 12 Brig. 10 Ship. 10 Brig. 6 Galley 1 2 Ship. 20 Ship. 20 .... J Castle Pa DIANA DIANA DIANA DICKINSON .... J. Manning, c... .. N. H W. Knapp ! N.H. Rice . . . Pa DISCOVERY DISDAIN DISDAIN W.Patterson Mass. S Hall Mass DISPENSER DOLPHIN DOLPHIN DOLPHIN DOLPHIN DOLPHIN DOLPHIN Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. 1C 4 8 C G 8 I 8 N. Saltonstall Conn. J. Riley -N.H. G. Powers, &c Maps. W. Gray Mass. G. Knowlton Mass. DOLPHIN Brie D Felt Mass DOLPHIN DOLPHIN Brig. 4 .... DOLPHIN Sloop Sloop Sloop 9 10 .... i DOLPHIN J Phelps fee Conn DOLPHIN DOLPHIN J Bricc Pa DOLPHIN DOLPHIN DOLPHIN Ship. Schr. Schr. 10 G ... J. Forbes Pa. .T.Walsh Pa. 1 W. Clmppel, &C 1 Pa. J. De Hart Pa. DOLPHIN Sloo( Sloop Sloof Schr. 6 10 4 2 4 DOLPHIN DOLPHIN J DashiH Md DOLPHIN B. Allen Md 1 1 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 135 VESSELS. Commanded by 3 S CO CAPTDRES, &c. DOLPHIN Brig. DOLLY Brig. DONNA ANTHONY Brig DON FRANCISCO Brig DON GALVEZ Brig. DON Q.UIXOT Schr. DORCH ESTER Schr. DOVE Schr. DOVE Schr. DRAGON Schr. DRAGON Schr. DRAGON Brig. DRAKE Brig. DREADNOUGHT Lug r. DREADNOUGHT Boat. DREADNOUGHT jGalley DUKE OP LEICESTER....! Ship. DUKE OF LEICESTER....! Brig. EAGLE EAGLE Ship EAGLE ! Schr EAGLE Sloop EAGLE. Brig. EAGLE Schr. EAGLE ! Schr. Sloop ECLIPSE EDWARD Brig. EFFINGHAM IGalley ELIZA... I Schr. ELIZA.. Schr ELIZABETH j Ship. ELIZABETH ELIZABETH ELIZABETH ELIZABETH ., ELIZABETH ELIZABETH ELIZABETH ENDEAVOR Brig. Brig. Schr. Sloop Schr. Sloop Brig. Ill 10 30 25 16 16 10 12 13 10 25 20 11 35 in 50 25 60 M. Engs j Va. E. Davis Mass. J. Harr... ..! Md. Pa. H. Wilson, &c ..... S. Jones ........... ! Mass. ! 40 ! 45 30 30 15 30 32 12 50 20 40 i 15 10 Id 12 30 SO , J. Burrows Pa. S. Frazier Md. E. Leiger Pa. J. McCurdy Md. T. Johnson, &c Md. J. Handy Md. J. Adams Mass. N. Newman N.H. A. Potter N.H. A. Darnell Pa. W. Bellomy Va. R. Caldwcll Mass. W. Taylor, &c.... Md. Paine N. Sargent D. Brook E. Conkling J. Ashmead J. Starr J. Rcnner J. Clark A. Wilson Mears , J. Vicary W.Leeds N. Cutting M. Hopkins J. Clark S. West C. Burns N.Clark Chas. Alexander. . . . G. McAvoy A. Brown R. 1. Mass Conn Conn Pa. Pa. Md. Md. Mass Pa. Pa. Pa. Mass. Mass. Mass. Mass. Vlass. onn. Pa. Pa. N. J. 1 2 9 I 2 2 8 9 8 1 2 2 1 2 1 9 I 8 9 | 1 i 6 G 3 1 2 1 1 7 8 B August, at sea, captured ship Venus, cargo of mahogany, shells, &c. ; another, not named, loaded with cotton, rum, and sugar; also the brig Virginia with a cargo of tobacco. Captured 6 sail, and in manning tlie prizes re duced the crew to 15, which were overpower ed, and all, but 2 boys, killed. Was subse quently recaptured by the Hancock privateer, and finally blown up in New York in 1779. Employed in the Delaware. 136 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. o ENGILBERT Brig. ENTERPRISE | Schr. ENTERPRISE ] Sloop ENTERPRISE j Brig. ENTERPRISE Brig. ENTERPRISE Brig. ENTERPRISE .Galley ENTERPRISE i Brig. ENTERPRISE Schr. ENTERPRISE Schr. Schr. ENTERPRISE i ESSEX | Ship. ETNA Firei Ship. EXPEDITION Brig. EXPERIMENT ! Galley EXPERIMENT EXPERIMENT EXPERIMENT EXPERIMENT EXPERIMENT.. EXPERIMENT EXPERIMENT Boat. Brig. Brig. Brig. 11 10 12 ,..[,.. 14 1 12 12 H! 90 EXPERIMENT ! Schr. EXCHANGE Ship. EXCHANGE ; Schr. EUNICE Brig. FAIR AMERICA FAIR AMERICA FAIR AMERICA FAIR AMERICA FAIR AMERICA FAIR AMERICA FAIR AMERICA FAIR PLAY FAIR PLAY FAIR PLAY FAIR LADY FAIR TRADER.. Brig. | 14 Brig.j 8 3alley| 1 Brig.! 14 Brig. 16 Brig. 16 8 12 Schr. ... Schr. 6 Schr. 2 Schr.! 4 Commanded by ID 45 94 14 14 19 H 40 4H 15 10 .... 40 54 J. Gale Va. 53 J. Campbell N. J. 15 W. Mariner N. J. 25 ! J. Dwight Pa. .... D.Jackson N.H. ....j J. De White N. J. 14 E. Nickerson Mass, 25 G. House Conn 80 J. Day,&c Pa. 70 R.Gardner Pa. 60 G. Handy Md. 16 J. Bryson Md. 150 J. Cathcart Mass. .... Wm. Gamble Pa. 25 U. Lombard, &c.... Mass 50 Thompson Pa. 80 N. Sage j Pa. J. Winning j Pa. W. Brice ! Pa. W.Noyes N.H S. Ingersol | Mass G. Williams ! Mass T. Parker Mass i J. Bulkley, &c Conn S. Forrester, &c Mass H.Tibbets Mass E. Peck Mass Morgan ; S. C. 30 J. Frost, ftc N.H. . H. Moffit.. .N.H. ...90 S.Chaplin Conn. I ...130 Stephen Decatur, &c. Pa. ... 110 P.Eldridge Pa. G L. Keersted ! Md. J. Sorncs . E. Drake. Mass. Conn. S. Lee Pa. 15 J. Dennis. 14 i P. Geyer,. Mass. Mass. CATTURES, &c. In July and August: captured ship Lancaster of 4 guns and 16 men; ship Black River, cargo of rum and sugar; snow James of Lancaster, 23 men, cargo of cotton ; brig Two Betseys, cargo of molasses and rum ; schooner Liber ty, cargo of rum and salt; sloop Modesty & Tortola, cargo of sugar, &c. July 22d, captured ship Earl of Errol of 6 guns, cargo valued at $100,000; also at the same time ship Nevis, after a resistance of 1 hour. (A vessel of this name, of 10 guns, is reported to have been captured from the British in 1778.) Employed in the Delaware. October ; in company with the Privateer Hoi- ker, captured 4 vessels. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 137 VESSELS. g O Guns. Swivels. c V s Commanded by .H i 5 ! ^ -i Q CAPTURES, &c. FALMOUTH Bri-. 3 4 in B. Bassett . 2 FAME Ship. 2 .... 30 I. McClenahan .... Pa. o FAME Brig. 16 70 J Gensell &c Pa 1 FAME i Brig. FAME ! Bri. 10 .... 9 CO 40 U. Smith &W.Frene J Taylor Pa. Pa 1 FAME Schr. 4 .... 15 Pa. 9 FAME ! Schr. FANCY Ship. 6 .... 10 .... 14 95 D. Campbell, &c.... S. Coffin Pa. N. H 1 FANCY Ship. s 1 95 S. Rice N H 1 FANNY Brig. 4 .... 1 1 FANNY Brig. 1 6 .... 15 H. Woodbury Mass. FANNY I Brig. 6 .... 12 S. Bullfinch Pa. 1 FANNY i Ship. 12 7 40 B. Loxly Md. 9 FARMER Sloop 4 .... 19 E. Egleston o FAVORITE ! Bri . Coffin R. J. g FAVORITE Brig. R. I. s goes rum, sugar, and pimento. FAVORITE Brig. 10 .... 90 E. Davis Mass 1 of logwood. FAVORITE Brig. 11 .... 50 1 FAVORITE : Brig. 14 .... 7,5 Pa. 1 FAVORITE Ship. C .... 20 N. Sargent Pa. 1 FAYETTE Brk. 14 .... 60 R. Slicwell Pa. n FAYETTE Brig. 18 .... 60 Pa. o FELICITY Schr. 8 .... 90 P. Wine Pa. i t FELICITY Schr. 6 6 95 J Yellott . Md FELICITY Schr 10 4 95 F Fo!-er&T Cole Md 01 FIRE BRAND i Brig. 10 .... 35 P. Frazicr > i g FIRE BRAND ! Brig. 16 .... no FIREBRAND Boat. FINANCIER Brig. .... 1 6 .... 10 15 H. Nicholas, &c.... J. Han- Conn. Pa 2 i FISH HAWK Sloop 8 .... 40 FLORA Brig. 14 .... 30 E. Turner &c Mass i FLORA Ship. FLORA Ship. 16 .... 12 .... 75 30 C W. Brewstcr, &c... < E. Doane. ^H. Lyle Pa. Pa 9 i PLY Schr 4 .... 10 W. Moley... o FLY Schr.; 6 .... qr ) C. Babbidge 2 FLY Schr. . ... ; 10 95 S. Smith 2 FLY Boat. 14 1 ... 6 5 g 3 8 M Smith &c , Pa a i 1 1 138 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. a 03 n o Swivels. ! C V s Commanded by a OJ V & CAPTURES, &c. PLY . Schr. 6 ?n Pa. q l\ 1 F. Duclos Pa. 1 FLY Sloop in in so J. Winning, &c Md. 8 FLY ... Sloop 9 6 Md. 8 FLY Schr. 9 fi 1"> E. Rudolph, &c Md. q VJ YINTJ FISH Brig. . 50 1 FLYING FISH Bri". fi 15 Mass. i FLYING FISH Boat. 1 T* Z. Goforth Pa. 9 i FORTY-FIVE . . Ship. 11 7n J. Beach Mass. o FORTUNE Brig. Schr. 14 8 .... 60 so B. Ives, R. Oben,&c. Mass. Mass. 1 1 FORTUNE Sloop S 19 Mass. 1 FORTUNE Schr. 9 10 Conn. 6 FORTUNATE . . . . Schr. /\ !,"> Pa. 1 FOUDROYANT Schr. 4 r> N. H. 9 FOUNT MN Schr. 8 4 90 Md. 90 Mass. 1 FOX . Ship. 1 so G. Pole Mass. 9 .1 FOX Brig. 11 no Mass. FOX FOX . . . . Brig. Brig. 10 g .... 50 30 J.Neal. W.Giay Mass. ? Schr. 90 Mass. ? FOX Sloop "4 as D. Allen Mass. 9 FOX Sloop 8 40 Mass. FOX Schr. 9 30 N. H. Schr. 8 30 N. H. S FOX Sloop 4 30 N. H 1 1 10 A. Woodhull Conn. 9 FOX Brig. in 19 T. Steol, &c Pa. 1 FOX Brig. 8 95 M. Colling Pa. 2 FOX Cutter 9 45 Pa. FOX Bri". ;; 99 Md. n FOX Brig. 8 f, 22 B. Dashiell,&c Md. 9 Schr. 4 91 Mass. (i f May 17, off Boslon, captured Ship Hope, of G guns, and 17 men, in sight of the British fleet, with a cargo of powder, carbines, gun car riages, &c.; and, in June following, beat off several armed Burses from the British fleet, PR ANICT TM Ship. 18 95 S. Devol Mass. 1 1 sinking two and killing several of the enemy. Capt. Mungford received a mortal wound in ^ this affair. See, also, this Cruiser in 1775. A Privateer of this name, of 8 guns, Capt. J. FR AlVKf IM Ship. 18 100 J. Hallct Mass. 1 Robinson, captured the Schr. True Blue, of 10 guns, and two others, her prizes, in 1779. FRANKLIN . Whin. 18 00 Pa. 1 There was also a Galley of this name out of Pennsylvania in 1776. Capt. Boyle. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 139 VESSELS. O O .i, i c ^ I <U Commanded by CAPTURES, &o. FRANKLIN FRANKLIN FRANKLIN FREEDOM FREEDOM FREEDOM FREEDOM FREEMASON FREEMASON FREEMASON FRIENDS ADVENTURE.. FRIENDS GOOD WILL... FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDS EIIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP GAME COCK | GAME COCK ! GAME COCK GANNET GATES GATES GENEVA GEN. ARNOLD GEN. LEE GEN. LEE GEN. LINCOLN GEN. GALVEZ GEN. GALVEZ GEN. GATES. Schr. Sloop Schr. Grig. Sloop Schr. Sloop Sloop Sloop Sloop Sloop Brig. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Brig. Schr. Boat. Brig. Sloop Brig. Ship. Schr. Schr. Schr. Sloop Boat. Sloop Brig. Brig. Schr. Brig. Sloop Ship. II 13 Brig. 6 (6 Schr.i < ...15 C ; 25 ...15 ...18 ... GO 11 30 30 25 14 6 20 18 67 70 30 4.-. 40 25 18 20 20 30 40 30 30 16 15 7 40 45 120 50 90 10 30 411 S. Cox, &c J. Tale Skimmer B. Obcr T. Park S. Brainard J. Clouston N. Stoddard E. Combs W.Thomas K. Paverly W. Leithe S. Mausis Dan l Waters G. Mansfield .. J. Gourlcy J. Ball J. Babcock H. Murfits J.Elwell J. Ball J. Martin J. McCabe.. Pa. Md. Mass. Mass. Conn. Conn. Mass. Mass. Mass. Md. N. H. Pa. Mass. Mass. Mass. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Md. Va. GEN. GATES ! Sloop 50 10 15 R. Smith Mass I D. Roberts Conn. S. Thompson Conn W. Rudden Pa. J Humphrey i R. I. T. Sage Pa. T. Finlcy Pa. J. Magee Mass J.Phillips Md. Chatham Pa. G.Harrison Md. T. Smith Mass J. Vicry Pa. Carleton ., B. Tatem , Mass Md. T. Steel Md. August; captured Ship Nelly, of G guns, Charm ing Peggy, of 8 do., and a Brig, with valua ble cargoes, and some Tories on board. Also spoken of as a Brig. Jan. 7, 1779, drove on shore nt Plymouth, and was lost, with 75 men. Oct. 14, captured a Schooner, and was subse quently herself captured by the British Brig Hope, off Portsmouth, the Captain and some of the crew escaping by swimming to the shore. 140 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. ej J O m G 3 O Swivels. i % Commanded by j a m CAPTURES, &c. & . GEN GATES g 2 8 9 GEN. GIST Bri<* in 30 P Sharp Md. GEN GREEN 1C 80 S Crowcll &c Mass GEN. GREEN 8 25 * J tember, 177G, with a cargo of copper, rum, GEN. GREEN Schr. n R o GEN. GREEN Bri^ in inn 2 GEN. GREEN GEN. GREEN GEN. GREEN.. Ship. Ship. Shin. 1C 14 18 45 40 inn W. Burke Pa. J. Montgomery ; Pa. S. Cnrson . . .1 Pn. Juno, captured a Ship. GEN. GREEN GEN. HANCOCK GEN. HERKIMER GEN. MAXWELL GEN. McDOUGALL GEN. MERCER Ship. 10 Ship. 20 ! Brig.; 4 Schr.i 10 Ship.| 10 j Sloop 10 \ 13 45 150 12 50 30 31 i H. Freeman. Hardy, &c. . S. Perkins .. M. Griffin... J. Jaur.cey .. Alex. Murray. Pa. Mass. Conn. 8 i Pa. Conn.i 8 Md. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. GEN. STARK STARK ER Brig. LIN i Ship. 10 .... 95 ">nn J. Foster Mass. _,IN Ship. _,IN Brig. 13 in GOMERY Brig. T> inn GOMERY Bri-. 14 60 GOMERY Brig. 6 TRY Ship. :RING 20 .... .... Nicholas Biddle S. C. AM Ship. on 150 T Allon Conn AM Schr. 1C .... HO J. Criger Conn II Stocker Pa . Brio- 16 MEL Schr 6 15 G Hall Pa r Schr. R SO W Nichols Pa LWOOD Schr. in [\_ ....... Ship 00 inn K. Sloop (J 20 G 20 [VAN Brig. 14 inn T. Dallino- N H IPSON Schr. r i? )MB... . Ship. 18 50 J. Pearson .. . N. H. 6 1 2 8 8 9 9 1 j 9&1 9 1 6 I Sept. 19, at sea, engaged the Ship Levant, Capt. J. Martin, reported carrying 32 guns and over 100 men. After an action of 3 hours, the L. blew up her Boatswain and 17 men only saved. In company with the Beaver, captured the Lady Erskine, of 8 guns, out of a fleet of 21 vessels. Entered Brest, and saluted the French Admi ral, who offended the British Ambassador (Lord StormoiU) by returning the salute. See Clark s Naval History, vol. 1, p. fil. Made several captures near the English coast one a Ship, with a cargo of wine and on her passage from France, captured a Priva teer, of 18 guns, and 80 men. Lost 13 in killed and wounded ; the enemy their Cap tain, and 22 killed and wounded. October, captured the ship Thetis, with a cargo of rum and sugar, out of a fleet of 100 sail. May 12, sunk at Charleston, to prevent capture. June 1, captured Ship Golden Engle. > Captured a Brig, with a cargo of provisions. Captured 3 large ships, bound to duebcc from London, with cargoes valued at $400,000. Also the Packet Halifax, on the coast of England, which lost 4 killed, & G wounded. The Sloop of this name was lost on Nantucket, with 20 souls, January, 1779. In 1778 captured Ship Mary, of 8 guns. In 1782 recaptured Ship Harriet, that had been cut out of Gloucester by the enemy, and taken to sea. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 141 VESSELS. m CO CtJ O e 3 O Swivels. Men. Commanded by o 3 OT V a CAPTURES, &c. GEN. WADSWORTH Sloop 1 . .. 80 i GEN. WASHINGTON Sloop is 120 fi GEN. WASHINGTON Brijr. IS .... 130 7 GEN. WASHINGTON Bri. 6 .... 16 o GEN. WASHINGTON Ship. 1<* ....120 Silas Talbot R. I. n The Brig of this name, under Capt. Walker, in GEN. WASHINGTON Sloop G .... 20 n 1780, engaged a Ship of 18 guns, and a Brig of 16 guns, for 6 hours, sustaining the loss GEN. WASHINGTON Ship. 18 60 S Walker Pa 9 of her mainmast, 4 guns dismounted, 3 killed, GEN. WAYNE GEN. WAYNE Brig. Zebec 12 S .... 60 70 15. Newton, &c Pa. R Collins Pa 9 and left her. Was subsequently captured by Admiral Arbuthnot, and named the "Gen. Monk ;" and in 1782, was recaptured by Commo. Barney see * Hytler Jllly" and GEN. WAYNE Brig. 4 ..10 n given her old name. Escaped from a fleet of 50 sail in 1780. GEORGE Sloop in 40 T Champlin R I 1 GEORGE Brig. 8 ... 20 g GEORGE GEORGE Brig. 14 fi ....! 75 . 16 J. McCullough Pa. R French Pa 2 GEORGE Brig. 10 .... 50 W. Campbell Pa. 1 GEORGE Ship. 14 .... 45 2 GEORGE & FANNY Brig. fi .... 16 1 GEORGE & FANNY Brig. 6 .... 20 M. Hall Mass. o GERARD Brig. 10 .... 30 8 Sept. 6, in company with the Convention Pri GERARD fj 25 vateer, escorted the armed Slooo Active into GIFT Schr. 1 4 ) H Geddes Md 7 Philadelphia, having found her at sea, in the possession of some prisoners, who had risen GLORIOSA Schr. in .... 50 7 and obtained possession from her officers. GLOUCESTER Brig. is .... 130 J. Collision Mass. 7 GLOUCESTER PACKET... GOLD FINDER Ship. Bri. 16 R .... 45 25 J. 0. Sargent, &c. . . . Mass. N Seabrook Va. 1 GOOD ADVENTURE Schr . 5 i 6 j 1 GOOD INTENT GOOD LUCK Schr. Ship. G 8 j 20 20 Pa. 9 GOV. CLINTON Brig. 8 .... 18 , GOV DE GRAFF Brig. ... 100 H Li-le Pa. 1 GOV. LIVINGSTON Schr. 4 .... 14 M. Griffith Pa. 1 Schr. 8 .... 10 D Thompson Pa. ? GOV NELSON En". 1 40 N Parker Va. ] GOV TRUMBULL Op 150 8 GRAND MONARQ.UE Ship, Ifi 45 D. Coale N. H. n GR<VND MONARQ.UE ... Ship 18 10 i GRAND TURK Ship "8 . 140 9 GRAND TURK Ship 24 100 J Pratt Mass. 1 GRAND TURK 23 Brig. 14 .... 60 [ C. Schermerhorn. . . .! Va. 1 142 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. O O CQ Commanded by 5 11 CAPTURES, &c. GRAMPUS GREEN GREY HOUND GREY HOUND GREY HOUND GULL GUSTAVUS GUSTAVUS HAMLIN.. HAMLIN HAMPDEN HAMPDEN HAMPTON PACKET. HANCOCK HANCOCK HANCOCK HANCOCK HANCOCK HANCOCK HANCOCK HANIBAL HANNAH HANNAH HANNAH HANNAH HANNAH HANNAH & MOLLY. HANNAH & SALLY. HAPPY RETURN HAPPY RETURN HAPPY RETURN .... HARFORD HARLEQUIN Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Ship. Brig. Ship . Ship. Ship. Ship. Sloop Schr. Galley Sloop Brig. Brig. Brig. Schr. Ship. Brig. Brig. Ship. Schr. Schr. Brig. 12 Schr. Schr. Sloop Schr. Schr. Ship. 4 20 35 111 K) 70 15 55 L2 130 30 80 50 80 110 90 16 I I 130 18 16 18 7f, (ill 6 BO SO 90 35 60 J. Hill S. Dayton J. Cook& J. Wilds. J. Kemp H. Geddes W. Bunts J. Magee G. Fleming Md. Pa. Mass. Pa. Md. Conn. Mass. Pa. D. Brooks T.Starr Salter Sailer T. Morkham .. Conn. Conn.| N. H.J N.H. Conn. 2 1,2 9 9 2 < W. Newman. ... i (Sam I Tucker, &c. ; Pa. Moore ; Pa. T. Chester Conn, P. Richards Conn L. Cliamplin Conn H. Perkins. ( loiin W. Finch Pa. J. O. Brien Mass S. Gill,&c Mass, H. Fisher Pa. H. Hawkins Pa. G. Cross, &c Va. C. Gardner, &c Va. Crabtrce Mass. S. Salmer ! Pa. J. Eldred II. I. J. Leach, &c N. J. P. Maquar Pa. J. Wallers Pa. N, Needham Mass. 1 2 1 1,2 6 In lat. 48 N., Ion?. 28 W., engaged a large Indiaman for 3 hours, which was reported to have carried 26 guns; lost 21 men, when both vessels separated badly crippled. Was same year captured by the squadron of Sir Gco. Collier, in the Penobscot, and taken into the British service. f July, captured Ship Reward, of 14 guns, by stratagem. Clark s Naval History, p. 44. July, captured Ship Nancy, with passengers cargo of both rum and sugar. August, captured Ship Nelly Frigate, 6 guns cargo logwood, &c. J August, captured Brig Polly cargoj rum and sugar. October, captured Brig Lively cargo rum and sugar. October, captured Sloop Industry ballast. November, captured Brig Necessity cargo dry goods, &c. June, 1779, captured the Privateer Schooner Hawke. August, 1779, captured 3 Brigs cargoes rum and sugar. Captured a Ship of 4 guns and 8 swivels, one Brig, two Schooners, and a Sloop, in the harbor of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, with car goes of fish, lumber, &c. All taken by stratagem. September, 1779, captured one Brig and two Sloops cargoes of fustic, tum,&c. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 143 VESSELS. u jq U m c Swivels. c V s. Commanded by M | CAPTURES, &c. HARLEQUIN Sloop fi 95 S. Doane &c Conn 8 HA RLEQUIN 10 25 J Hard Pa HARLEQUIN Schr. 4 Ifi J. Earle Pa. HARLEQUIN HARLEQUIN Schr. Sloop 14 12 20 qo W. Woolsey, &c. .. D. Shaw Md. N. H. 6 g Com. under three different Captains. Captured a Ship, with cargo of wine, &c. HARRIET Ship. If! o J. Beach Mass. 2 HARPEY Galley 9 18 p Smith o HAVANA Schr. fi 17 Pa. n HAVANA Schr 1 5 15 Pa i HAWK Boat. 4 13 Z Rowe N FI 2 HAWK Schr. fi SO J. Wilds &c Mass. HAWK Boat 10 2 HAWK 1 CO G Olmstead o HAWK Schr. 10 50 E. Stilwell, &c Pa. q HAWK Brio 1 in g 31 J Clifton Pa. o HAWK Briar. 14 180 Oakes Mass. 7 HAZARD Brig fi 12 S. Coffin N. H. 1 HAZARD f N. H. 9 HAZARD RHP- ifi 90 J. F. Williams Mass. 8 Captured a Brig and Schooner. March 1(5, HAZARD Brio- fi 14 E. Coffin Mass. 1 1779, captured the brig Active, Capt. Sims, said to carry 18 guns, 16 swivels, and about HAZARD Schr 4 25 N. Webb Mass. 1 100 men, off St. Thomas, W. I., after an action of 37 minutes, during which the H. HAZARD fi 25 H. Helm Mass. 9 lost 3 killed, and 5 wounded, and the enemy 13 killed, and 20 wounded. Had, also, an HAZARD HAZARD Schr. Cutter 10 1 25 45 H. Perkins Pa. Pa. 9 action with a British Ship of 14 guns and 80 men, which, after several attempts to board, sheered off. Was subsequently burnt in the Penobscot, in August, 1779, to prevent falling HAZARD Ifi 75 Va. into the hands of the enemy. HEART OF OAK u N. C. fi qo N. H. HECTOR Brio- fi 15 Mass. 9 HECTOR En * 1 70 Pa. n HECTOR 18 50 Mass. 9 August 14, composed one of the squadron of HENRY Schr 4 10 J. Ord Mass. q Commo. Saltonstall, that was destroyed in the Penobscot, to prevent capture by the HENRY Schr 2 1 B. Falcon Md. enemy. HENDRICK Ship 18 qo Mass. l HERCULES Ship 00 Mass. 1 13 40 J. Forbes Md. q T-TRRfMTT F<? 1C GO Md. n HERMOINE fi Ifi W. Parker N. H HERMOINE Sloop fi 1? Mass. 1 Sloop a 25 T. Hopkins Conn. 2 144 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. Commanded by CAPTURES, &c. HERO H.L.RO IILRO *! HERO HERO HERO HERO HERO HERO HERO HERO HETTY HETTY HETTY HETTY HETTY HETTY HETTY HIBERNIA HIBERNIA HIBERNIA HIBERNIA HIBERNIA HIBERNIA HIBERNIA HIBERNIA HIBERNIA HIBERNIA HIND HOLKER, (orHolkar) HOLKER HOLKER HOLKER . . HOLKER HOLKER HOLKER HOOKER Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Brig. Schr. Schr.| Boat, Sloop Sloop Sloop 1 Ship. Ship. Brig., 1 Brig.| I Schr. Schr. Brig. Brig. i 1 Brig. Schr. Sloop. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig Brig. Brig. Brig. Sloop Brig. Brig. 35 200 .... 20 ...J25 ...J 5 ...15 25 Hi 16 ... 40 10 18 I no r,ii 50 in W. Tresethen N. H 8 16 .... 6 12 16 .... 10 . . Brig. 16 .... . Schr.L.J 10 i i .1 Schr.! 6 ! 4 J Boat. 2 !. . ill 35 (ill 15 20 50 39 35 -in 30 It 16 100 50 130 35 120 17 14 35 J. Tracy Mass A. Coffin Mass W.Fairfield Mass S. Smith Mass N. Plympton Mass I G. Babcock, &c Mass J. Seranton Mass Conn P. Filer J. Riley Conn F. Baker \ Md. J. Brice Pa. J. Josiah , Pa. S. Houston Pa. S. Davidson Fa. J. De Burke Pa. H. Darnald Pa. D. Ships Conn J. Bricn N. H. J. Atkins ; N. H G. Smith & J. Darby Mass S. Smedlcy Conn, R. Collins p a . J. Burrows ; Pa. J. Angus p a . J. Brice Pa. J. Baxter p a . Angus I Md. B. Durham Mass. M.Lawler, &c Pa. D. Stevens Pa. J. Clueenland ! Pa. i Geo. Geddes Pa. R. Kean Pa. W. Courard. .. Md. R. Montgomery .... Md. H. Martin Pa. I 2 2 l| 1 ; 2 ! l i 8 \ s ! b 1 Also Capt. 0. Reed. Under the former Cap tain, in July of this year, assisted by a shore parly, captured the town of Luenburg, spiked guns, and afterwards ransomed the place for 1000 pounds. The Brilish claim to have captured a cruiser of this name and force. Early in this year had a drawn battle with a British cruiser of 14 guns and 80 men; had one man killed, and several wounded. A cruiser of this name, Cnpt. Angus, in a voy age to Tenerifl c, beat oli a Snow of 16 guns, and afterwards two armed Schooners and a Sloop, with a loss of 2 killed, and 8 wounded. 1st vol. of Clark s Naval History, p. 111. Captured a Brig. April, at sea, captured a Schooner of 10 guns and 48 men, and two armed Sloops. July, at sea, captured a Brig of 16 guns, after an action of one hour and R half, and the loss of 6 killed, Captain, 1st Lieut., and 14 wounded. The enemy had G killed, and 20 wounded. June, captured Ship Diana, having on board 80 cannon, 60 swivels, 10 cohorns, &c. August, captured 3 Brigs cargoes of rum and sugar; one wrecked on Cape May. Reported only 70 tons. Captured a Sloop of 6 guns cargo of dry goods. Feb., 1781, captured the British Cutter Hypo crite, of 16 guns, after an action of 15 min utes, and a loss of 3 killed, and 1 wounded. The Cutter lost 4 killed, and 7 wounded. In 1782, engaged Ship Experiment, of 18 guns, in the W. Indies; and, upon the appearance of another American Privateer, the E, hauled, off. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 145 VESSELS. n m c 3 CD Swivels. C V 2 Commanded by o "3 oi Q 6 1 1 1 2 1 O&l 1 2 9 8 9&1 2 2 2 9 9 9 1 1 1 7 8 8 9 9 1 3 8 1 1 1 CAPTURES, &c. HOPE Schr. Schr. 5 g 10 45 30 20 25 25 10 20 30 35 14 40 50 18 25 30 25 21 12 18 20 15 45 30 45 20 20 50 10 20 7 16 13 150 100 100 15 120 20 50 Hatch Mass. Mass. Mass Mass. Mass. Mass. Mass. Mnss. Mass R. I. R. I. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Md. Va. Mass Mass. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Mass. Mass. Mass. Conn. Conn. Conn. Pa. Md. Mass. Conn. Conn. Conn. Pa. Pa. Va. A privateer of this name was captured in 1782 by a British brig of 16 guns ; and while the latter was laying in a harbor on the coast of Labrador, the crew of the Hope, numbering only 21, rose upon the brig s company, over came them, and returned with their prize to Beverly. " Penn. Packet of 1782." July, assisted 3 other privateers in taking the town of Luenburg. HOPE S. Irish HOPE . . Schr. 10 HOPE HOPE HOPE Schr. Schr. 8 6 .... A. Furness, &c HOPE Bri". 6 HOPE HOPE HOPE Brig. Brig. Sloop Sloop Ship. Ship . Ship. Schr. Sloop Schr 6 6 10 16 18 10 G 8 6 4 10 H Woodbury HOPE J Cook HOPE HOPE HOPE HOPE W. Hay man, &c.... E. North T. Ward HOPE J. Gould &c HOPEWELL HOPEWELL HOPEWELL HORNET .. .... Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. 2 4 Sold at auction, in Little Egg Harbor, in Nov. of thia year. Aug. 14th, captured by the squadron of Sir Geo. Collier in the Penobscot, and taken into the British service ; and reputed a fine speci men of naval architecture. A privateer of this name, a schooner, Capt. J. Douglass, in April, 1779, encountered a Brit ish ship well armed, which she engaged for one hour, when the enemy made sail, leaving the schooner, with 4 wounded, to repair her damages ; afterwards captured a schooner, HORNET HORNET Schr. Sloop Sloop Brigf. Brig. Brig. 8 6 8 6 14 14 2 W. More HORNET HOUND HOUND HOUND Schr. HUMB1RD HUMMINGBIRD HUMMINGBIRD . ... Boat. Schr. Schr. 6 4 20 4 4 J Stout HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER Ship. Ship. Sloop Ship. Schr. Schr. 18 18 4 18 4 10 6 N Sn"-e J. Smith HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER S. Sase. . . J. McClare, &c 146 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. 02 CO OS o 09 C 3 o Swivels. c V S Commanded by u s w T-TTT1VTF I? Bri^ G 15 Mass. HUNTINGDON ... Brie*. fi 15 Mass. HUNTINGDON ... Briff. 8 15 J. Stillwell Pa. HIT"VTTN(inON Briff. fi n Pa. HYDER ALLY Galley 9, 10 Macs. HYDER ALLY . . Schr. 19 4n W. Baldwin Mass. HYDER ALLY . .. Ship. 1 40 Pa. HYDER ALLY HYDER ALLY Ship. Ship. 16 11! .... 110 inn Josh. Barney, U.S.N. J. Starr Pa. Pa. IMPERTINENT Brig. 8 q n Pa. IMPERTINENT Brig. in in Pa. IMPROMPTU Brig. 4 14 J. Peand Pa. INDEPENDENCE Schr. 6 8 95 Mass. INDEPENDENCE Schr. in 4n S. Tibbett Md. INDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE . . . . Ship. Ship. Ship. 10 10 16 .... 30 60 80 Thomas Truxtun... Thos. .feT.Whipple. Pa. R.I. R. I. INDEPENDENCE Schr. 4 15 Conn. INDEPENDENCE Sloop 10 5 C. Clunn Pa. INDEPENDENCE Barge S 10 T. DC Burke Md. Gill INDUSTRY .... Schr . 12 C. Cole INDUSTRY Schr. IV 15 Mass. INDUSTRY Sloop 14 Conn INDUSTRY Brie. 10 25 Child R I INDUSTRY Brig. in 25 Pa INDUSTRY Brig. 16 40 Pa. INDUSTRY Brig. ifi 40 M. Collins Pa. INDUSTRY Brig. g 20 J. McCIellan Pa INDUSTRY Bris. R Pa. INDUSTRY Schr. 9 =>0 N. Vallencc Pa. INDUSTRY Schr. 4 If Pa INDUSTRY 15 Pa INDUSTRY Sloop 4 g J. Griffith Pa INTREPID Ship. n 1GO N H INTREPID... Bris;. 4 12 Mii.i 3. CAPTURES, &c. April 8, 1782, in the Delaware Bay, engaged and captured the British ship Gen. Monk, of 20 guns and 136 men, Capt. Rogers, after one of the best fought actions upon record, which lasted, at close quarters, 45 minutes, leaving 4 killed and 11 wounded on board of the H. A., and 20 killed and 33 wounded on board of the Gen. M.; the English accounts say only 8 killed and 31 wounded. The guns of the H. A. were 6s, while the Gen. Monk s were 9s. Captured the British ship Harlem of 14 guns and 85 men, at sea, July 6, she having thrown overboard all her guns in the chase ; her captain and a boat s crew escaped in a boat that subsequently upset, and it is sup posed all were lost. In September, captured 6 vessels. Captured a ship, with a cargo of sugar, armed with 16 guns; also captured a brig and a sloop with cargoes of rum, &c., ana others not specified. (The enemy claim to have captured an armed vessel of this name, in the N. River, in!776 ) September, captured a brig, which was recap tured from the prize crew. Captured a brig, and engaged a ship of 10 guns for 2 hours, with a loss of 2 killed and 6 wounded. In 1779, captured 4 vessels under Capt. Gard ner. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED A^ESSELS, ETC. 147 VESSELS. i <s m c Swivels. | c i Commanded by o m 1 CAPTURES, &c. INTREPID Boat. 1 g T> N. Parker, &c Va. 1 IRIS Ship g 20 S Clay N H 2 IRIS . . Bri" H 30 2 IRISH GIMBLET 4 2 10 T. Steel Md. 3 ISABELLA Brie. o 10 J. Cunningham..... Mass ISABELLA Schr 6 4 15 L. Trippe Md. o ISABELLA in g TAfK Boat 1 10 N.Arnold N. H 1 T A C*K 14 60 1 R 45 T. Holmes, &c Mass 2 JACKALL TArTCAF T Schr. Schr 2 .... 60 70 W. Macpherson,&c. Pa. W. Barton Pa 9 g JACK & HARRY in >"> N. Newell N. H o TAMFN Rrip- 6 sn JAMES 4 ii H. Fisher Pa 1 JAMES ... Schr 4 15 S Williams Pa 2 JAMES Schr 2 6 1 g R 05 W. Wells Pa. o JANE 4 on 1 j\NE r, <>n S. Youn<* Pa. 1 JANE 5 05 n JANUS Ship 11 05 i JASON Ship n inn 9 July 25th, at sea, engaged nt the same time two JASON 10 >) o privateer brigs, one of Ifi and the other of 18 JASON Ship 16 71) 1 a broadside. On the following August, off Nova Scotia, captured a shio of 14 guns and J1SON . . Brio- 10 25 o 20 men ; and in November, same year, was herself captured by the Perseus frigate, after JASON Brio- 10 Ol ) 1 resisting until she lost 18 killed and 12 wound ed; the enemy lost 7 killed and several JASON JAY Brig. Brig 10 14 .... 25 RO J.Wright Pa. 1 1 wounded. JAY 1 10 JAY Schr 18 100 H Courier Pa. g August, captured the bri* Pitt, loaded with rum JEUNE FENDANT Schr 4 4 1 o and sugar. JO \NNA Ptriff g 15 in A NX A Rriir g 12 W Tanner Pa. 1 1OT4N i g g JOH 1 ^ Galley 4 25 JOHN Galley 1 V> TOH V Schr A 12 S Tinker Pa. 1 JOHN.. Sloop 6 SO R. Semmell Md. 6 148 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. 3 o re C C .2 *4J > % W c i Commanded by 1 OJ V Q CAPTURES, &c. JOHNSON Schr. 8 W. Yeardley Md. g JOHNSON.... Schr. 4 2 12 Md q JOHNSTON Schr. E Tinker N. C g JOHN BUNYAN Sloop g 25 N H JOHN MICHAEL Sloop P Church JOLLY ROBIN Schr. 4 35 T.Sheffield Pa. 2 JOLLY TAR Ens. 8 94 Pa. I JOLLY TAR Brig. 60 P Turner Va. O JOLLY TAR Brig. 11 00 G. Cross Va. 1 JOSEPH Grig 15 2 JOSEPH Bri nr Also Cants Field and West In Sept 1776 JOSEPH Bri ii P Wells i captured a schooner in ballast; and in Nov. JOSHUA MARIA Bri". g 15 Pa. ] tured 3d time. JULIET Brig 16 S Smith . . ] JULIUS CJESAR Ship 14 40 2 JULIUS CAESAR ship. 14 25 N. H 1 JUNIUS Ship. 10 25 N. West Mass 1 JUNIUS BRUTUS Ship. JUNIUS BRUTUS ship. IS 20 .... 100 J. Brooks, &c Mass. Mass. 1&2 March, 1782, in company with the Holker and JUNO Brig P Aubin . N H i 2 other privateers, sailed on an expeditior a"ainst Tortola W. I., where they en^aget JUNO Ship 19 25 W Hayden n several armed British vessels, and made twc JUNO Brig MJIKO JUNO Ship. 30 W Smith Pa JUNO Brig . (J 20 p Day Pa. JUNO Brig . 10 25 D. Campbell Pa JUPITER Ship 40 Yf Qrne o (An American brig of this name, Capt. Wat JUPITER Sloop 14 Pa son, captured an Algerine galley of 12 guns in 1786, and carried her into Malaga.) KENSINGTON Brig 14 65 Pa q KENSINGTON ; Brig. 14 24 Pa. J KING BIRD Sloop R I 1 KING OF FRANCE Boat 1 20 F. Duclos Pa. 1 KING TAMING Bri" in on T Dickson Md KING TAMING Brig S. Pendleton N. C g i 10 E. Tucker Pa o KITTY MEADE Schr. 15 W. Paul Pa. 1 LA COMPLIS DEUNY Bri" 10 25 P. Adilon Md. LA MARIA ! Brig. 12 60 N. H. 7 i PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 149 VESSELS. I EO CQ 3 U O Swivels. | c V s Commanded by D a 03 W ^ Q CAPTURES, &c.J LA RAVIE LADY GATES Brig. Brig. Brig. Schr. Sloop Galley Galley Ship. Brig. Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. 10 10 i 8 4 11 30 40 35 14 7- 50 50 GO 15 12 50 25 25 15 13 12 8 15 " 50 Pa. Pa. Pa. Md. Mnss. N. Y. Pa. Pa. Mass. Md. Mass. Mass. Mass. N. H. Mass. Mass. Md. Conn. Md. Md. Mass. Mass Mass. Mass. Conn. Pa. Mass 8 9 G G G 9 2 8 6 1 1 2 1 1 8 2 9 G G 2 2 2 2 June, off Boston, beat oft" 4 armed barges, kill ing several of the enemy. October, off Bos ton, captured a ship with a cargo of rum, su gar, and cotton. Decem tier, on her passage to France, with a car go of tobacco, captured by the British frigate Roebuck. Captured 3 British transports, and assisted in taking a 4th, with Col. Campbell and part of the 71st regiment on board. Had an action with a ship and schooner: find ing it rather warm, hauled off. See also previous to 177G. LADY GATES... LADY LEE... LADY WASHINGTON .... LADY WASHINGTON . . . . ^ADY WASHINGTON.... LADY WASHINGTON . . . . .ADY WASHINGTON . . . . .ADY WASHINGTON.... ..ANGDON J. Parker, &c R. Dashiell Cunningham, &c.... Hill&Cooke 2 2 16 6 6 G 8 4 10 .... S. Young W. White -.ANGUEDOC .ANGUEDOC _,ARK J. Dunn& J. Hegaty. jARK R. Storehouse, &c. . . J Tilden &c _,ARK Schr jARK Sloop Sloop Schr. 4 10 R .... T. Mathers, &c T. Newson .ASH AURENS W. Ward -AURENS .,EE Schr . 8 Daniel Walters, &c. . Burlce . _,EE Sloop Ship. Schr. Schr. Ship. Brig. .EE -EE .EE .ETHE .EXINGTON 6 G 10 12 14 .... 25 30 14 5G 50 T. Emmerson B. Crowninshield.... Brig. LIBERTY Schr. LIBERTY Schr. LIBERTY Ship. LIBERTY Brig. LIBERTY Brig. LIBERTY . Schr. LIBERTY ! Sloop LIBERTY i Boat. LION ; Brig. LION Galley 10 12 4 4 1 10 . 20 D. Smith 25 Peirce 25 i W. Preston j 20 W. Russel ) 35 J. Stilwell, &c 35 C. Clunn, &c 12 ! J. Sanson,&c 8 ! T. Warner 20 ! J. Young 45 J. Mason 30 j R. Craige, &c, Mass. 1 Mass. 6 N. H. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Va. Mass. Con. October. Captured a ship or brig with a cargo offish and lumber. See also a cruiser of this name in 1775. 150 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. O ! w Commanded by CAPTURES, &c. LITTLE BACHELOR.... LITTLE BEN LITTLE DAN LITTLE DAVIE LITTLE MOLLY LITTLE MOLLY LITTLE PORGIA LITTLE SAM LITTLE VINCENT LITTLE VINCENT LITTLE VINCENT LIVELY LIVELY LIVELY LIVELY LIVELY LIVELY..., LIVELY I LIVELY LIVELY LIVE OAK LIVINGSTON LIVINGSTON LIZARD LOVELY SALLY LORD STERLING LORD STERLING LUZERNE . LUCY LUCY LUCK AND FORTUNE.... LYNCH LYDIA LYDIA LYDIA LYON. . . MACARONI MAMMOTH.. Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig . Sloop Brig. Bg. Sloop Sloop Schr. Sloop Ship . Sloop Sloop Brig. Schr. Brig. Ship. Sloop Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Sloop Boat. Schr. C ... 1 I 10 ... 14 . 11 Sloop Brig. Schr. Sloop Brig. Ship. 10 2 6 ... eL i 4 ... 4 ... 13... 4 ... [ 6 ... 6 ... 12 ... 4 1 M.Johnston W.Nichols D. Young J. Kell,&c U. Smith S. Bull W. Armstrong.... W. Weems J. 0. Bricn N. Poor R. Chaloche A. Dunn G. Ashby M. Duprey N. Goodwin D. Adams E. Latham J.Beit J. Baldwin J. Belt S. Tucker S. White J.Kelly P. Hussey N. Vullance W. Newman P. Stevens P. Sharp S.Clay T. Sallew E. Willis Aycrs J. Williams J. Allen P. De Russey T. Shaler... D. Kcybold,&c. P. Newrmnn Mass. Md. Mass. Md. Pa. Pa. Mass Md. Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass Conn Pa. Md. Md. Mass Pa. Pa. Md. Pa. N. H N. H Md. Mass Conn. Pa. Mass. Conn. Pn. Pa. Conn Pa. N. H g 7 1 9 9 I g i ; i i i i 7 1 3 1 9 8 8 g 9 2 i 3 ii 7 1 6 7 1 9 B Rescued the officers and crew of (he British frigate Blonde, wrecked near a barren and desolate Island. Evidently the same vessel recorded in 1775. July. Captured a brig and 2 schooners. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 151 VESSELS. m rf 5 w P o Swivels. c u ?. Commanded by g 3 02 ffl Q CAPTURES, &c. MANETE Sohr. 6 16 o MARLBOROUGH Ship. g MARIANNE Brig . in 65 R. I Q slaver with 300 slaves Pa. Packet for July 14. MARIANNE Schr 1 in R I 1 MARQUIS Ship. in 90 N. West Mass o MARQ.UIS Ship 1C 80 R Cowell 1 M. DE LAFAYETTE Bn>. R 1 r > J. Wells, &c N. H 1 M. DE LAFAYETTE Ship. 16 100 < J. Buffington . . . . ) 1 R JJppfl t Mass I&2 M. DE LAFAYETTE Bri". 16 190 P. Richards Conn 1 M. DE LAFAYETTE Bri. 16 inn 1 M. DE LAFAYETTE Ship. 10 an N. Vallance Pa. 1 M. DE LAFAYETTE Ship. 18 IPO Va. 1 MARB01S Brio-. Ifi 85 Pa. o MARS Ship. 14 45 J. Webber 1 MARS Ship 6 9n S. Dagget. . Mass 1 MARS Ship. 1JO isn G. Ash R MARS EH". in an N. Vallance, &c Pa. R MARS Br 14 6n Y. Taylor, &c Pa. 9 MARS Schr. 8 .... 35 > P. Smith, &c Pa. q Capt. Irvine, by boarding; the A. lost her 1st lieutenant and steward. Also captured brig Polly, having on board 214 Hessians, and a MARS Sloop 6 25 Snow of 14 guns and 45 men off Sandy Hook. MARS Schr g 95 Md. 7 The latter was recaptured next day. MARS MARIA Ship. Ship 24 12 .... S"> Thomas Truxtun. . . . S. Hill Md. I Cruised in the British Channel, and made seve ral captures, most of which were sent into MARIA 7 an P. Maxfield Mass. 1 MARIA... Sloop g an H. Perkins Conn. R MARIA Sloop R 25 Pa. 9 MARIA Schr 5 1 P. Milhant Md. 1 MA R^in A r r i ,! i" 14 80 C. Buckley 2 MADTTAT RriP- 16 85 N. Post <J MARV g o n N Y 7 MARY .... fi 39 G. Mansfield Conn. 6 Briz. 12 35 W. Packwood, &c.. Conn. 1 MARV *- ET 1*7 A RPTPT Ship 14 in B. Weeks Pa. R M ARVf A N"n Brio- 16 *in Md. q MASSACHUSETTS Brie. 16 Mass. 6 September. Captured a brig of 6 guns and 28 MA Cjq A PHTTCIFTT^ 16 in J Calef o men, with a company of dragoons on board. M A ^C! A PHTT^FTTS! r,ri- 16 10 - - - Fisk 7 $100,000. In company with the privateer Tyrannicide, MATIf HA Rriff 4 16 Pa. 1 captured the barque Lawnsdale, after resist ing 3 hours, and losing 3 killed; also a ship MATAPONI. . Sloop S 8 R. Walsh,. Md. 1 and 6 other vessels, in one of which were 63 Hessian chasseurs. 152 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. 8 (3 5 01 c 3 O Swivels. c V 2 Commanded by o "S ra s a o 1 I 2 6 7 7 1 1 1 9 1 r 7 ! 1 1 7 9 1 9 1 1 1 1 1 9 9 1 1 849 1 1 9 6 7 8 1 MAY FLOWER Schr. MAY FLOWER j Schr. 6 /[ ... 12 16 GO 50 50 25 25 12 10 20 50 15 45 40 20 45 10 40 100 18 120 100 60 50 35 10 45 no 80 60 60 40 130 80 SO 50 10 10 SO Pa. Pa. N. H N. H N. H Pa. Mass. N. H Conn Pa. N. H Mass. Conn. Conn. Pa. Md. Mass. Pa. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. N. H. N. H. Mass. Mass. R.I. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. N. H. Mass. Mass. Md. Md. Md. Md. Pa. M Collins McCLARY Schr. McCLARY Schr G R .... R Parker T Dallin McCLARY Brig. McCLANAHAN Brig. MEDIUM Schr. 8 6 4 .... J. Stackpole, &c. .. . B. Withcrn A MENTOR MENTOR MERCURY MERCURY MERCURY MERCURY Schr. Schr. Ship. Schr. Ship. Sloop 2 6 12 G 10 10 .... W. Ferris MERCURY T. Palmer MERCURY Sloop 11 4 J, Hill MERCY MERLIN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MINERVA MINERVA MINERVA MINERVA MINERVA MINERVA Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Sloop 12 1C 6 1C 16 16 16 16 6 4 .... J. Hill U Sne Dudley Saltonstall.. . G Hall &c J. Lee A. Hallet MINERVA J. Freeborn , &c MINERVA MINERVA MINERVA MINERVA MINORCA MOHAWK MOHAWK MOLLY Brig. Ship. Ship. Schr. Ship. Ship. Ship. Sloop Sloop Schr. Schr. Brig. 5 10 18 13 16 20 90 10 10 6 2 6 * < * * . . . t 4 1 > J. Earle J. Earle & J. Angus. H. Holm T. Conway,&c T Conway. ( MOLLY MOLLY W.Thomas, &o.... J. Elliott MOLLY MOLLY CAPTURES, &c. The British claim te have captured a cruiser of this name. Captured one schooner in 1778. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 153 VESSELS. O MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY MONMOUTII MONMOUTH MONMOUTII ; MOORE i MORGAN MORNING STAR MORNING STAR MORNING STAR MORNING STAR MORNING STAR MORRIS MORRIS WALLACE MUSKETO NANCY NANCY NANCY NANCY NANCY NANCY NANCY.. . NANCY NANCY NANCY NANCY NANCY NANSEMOND NAUTILUS NAVARRO NECESSITY NECESSITY NELLY & POLLY NEPTUNE Ship. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Sloop Brig. Brig. Brig. Ship. Brig. Sloop Ship. Brig. Brig. Brig. Ship. Schr. Schr. Brig. Sloop Brig. 16 6 14 20 [4 8 18 10 10 12 8 ! 16 Brig.! 4 Brig.| 6 Schr. 4 | Sloop! 4 Brig. 8 . Brig. 6 Brig. 6 Ship/ 14 Ship., 12 Schr. 6 Schr. Brig. Schr.!... Schr. Schr. Schr, 4 15 20 20 20 20 80 l60 40 12 100 35 45 60 40 15 13 15 Kill 15 11 10 6 :>!) 50 1G 30 43 14 80 12 ! 30 6 .111 Commanded by Bucklon . B. Ashton..., J. Carnes. ... R. Polk.., w R. I. Mass Mass Md. J. Belt, &c SMd. Wm. Rodgers N. Y D. Ingersol Ross. . . . E. Burroughs., W. Brigg.... F. Roch T. Simmons.. J. Johnson ... Mass Mass Mass Conn Mass Pa. Pa. G. Batty ! Va. H. Stratton.. T. Mesnard . N. Martin. . . T. Albcrtson. T. Parker W. Wattles . . . M. Shelally.... A. Davidson... Montgomery... R. Bethel, &c.. M. Tryon, &c. P. Young W. Jones. . . . . P. Braimant... W. Sergeant. . . H. Mosly Va. Pa. Md. Mass Conn Conn Conn Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Md. Md. Va. Va. G. Hart Pa. J. Keinter W. Sutton, &c. . . , Lecraw F. Dubumiel... . . , J. Wheatherly. . . . N. Barman . n..i Md. Pa. Md. Md. N.H. CAPTURES, &c. October. Captured ships Rover, Isabella, Har lequin, and brigs Devonshire and Henry. Reported that the rate of insurance in Eng land was 30 per cent, upon vessels sailing in convoy, and 50 per cent, when without. Captured 2 brigs, 1 sloop, and 1 schooner. Captured a vessel that was afterwards lost near Portsmouth, with her crw of 11 men. In 1779 captured 2 brigs, 1 schooner, and a sloop, the latter in charge of a Midshipman and 4 men. One of the cruisers destroyed in the Penobscot to prevent falling into the possession of the British squadron. The enemy claim to have captured a cruiser of this name. June 29, was chased on shore off Cape Henry and boarded by the enemy, when she blew up. The crew and a portion of the cargo of powder had been previously removed. 154 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. > , o * to , 2 Commanded by a W CAPTURES, &c. NEPTUNE NEPTUNE NEPTUNE NEPTUNE NEPTUNE NEPTUNE NEPTUNE NEPTUNE NEPTUNE NEPTUNE NESBITT NESBITT NESBITT NESTOR NESTOR NEW ADVENTURE... NEW ADVENTURE... NEW COMET NIMBLE SHILLING... NIMBLE SHILLING... NIMROD.. NONPARIEL NONPARIEL NONPARIEL NONSUCH NORWICH WITCH.... NOTRE DAME NYMPH OLD DEFENCE OLIVE OLIVE BRANCH OLIVER CROMWELL . OLIVER CROMWELL . OLIVER CROMWELL. OTHO OXFORD.. Ship. Ship. Ship.! 14 PAGE. PAGE. Ship. Brig. Brig. Brig. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Brig. Brig. Ship. Brig. Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Brig. Brig. Ship. Schr. Brhr Brig. Brig. Sloop Brig. Ship. Ship. Ship. Brig. Schr. Sloop Schr. ,120 20 ...65 60 15 30 20 1 1 1 1 12 30 80 ... 50 ...30 25 50 25 15 ... 16 18 80 30 ...80 ..J 55 J 10 W. Freind W. Woodbury.. H. Smith S. Smith , A. Whittlesea... A. Young D. Darby, &c... J. Allen, &c.... H. Hawkins.... W. Davidson.. . J. Green N. Martin J. Forbes E. Smith G. Lallement ... R. Gushing J. Neal H.Hughes J. Clover S. Hill S. Dean J. Addison J. Coffin F. Berangcr . . . . C. Wells A. Minor 30 ...20 ... 12 .80 P. Braimanti 10 10 .... 16 ..t. 60 D. Deshon.&c.... W. Loring Geo. Cotton W. Coit& J. Tilley. Parker J. Bray J. Martin H. Sherwood.., T. Palmer. J. Kemp .. Mass Mass Mass Mass Conn Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Md. Va. Va. Mass Mass Pa. Mass Mass, Pa. Va. Va. N.H. Pa. Mass. S. C. Pa. Conn. Conn. Pa. Mass. Mass Mass. Md. Md. Pa. In October, 1779, Capt. Craig, U. S. A., with a portion of his company, captured a British sloop of this name of 10 guns, 4 swivels, 2 cohorns, and 21 men, near Elizabethtown, N. J.; but before her cargo was discharged, she was abandoned, and recaptured by the enemy. A ship of this name of 18 guns is reported to have been captured from the enemy in 1776 by a Capt. BaJrd, out of Massachusetts. May Sunk in Charleston to prevent capture by the enemy ; was one of Commo. Biddle a squadron in 1178. Captured the Tender St. George of 10 guns ; also a ship and schooner; in all 60 prisoners. Reported to have been captured by the Galatea Frigate. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 155 VESSELS. GO g o 09 c O Swivels. c V s Commanded by a rt OQ S a Q CAPTURES, &c. PALLAS Brio- 12 40 N H I PALLAS ship. in 20 G. Hodges guns and 80 men, waa destroyed in the Pen- PALLAS Mass. g PANTHER Schr. R 35 1 PANTHER ., Bri 6 15 G Lane PARAGON Schr. 4 16 C. Dashiell Md. 1 PATTY PATTY Ship. 8 20 16 J. Derby & G. Smith N.Nichols Mass. 2 7 PATTY Bri 6 16 J Oakes 9 PATTY Bri-. 6 15 9 PATTY Bri? g 20 W. Hay den 2 PATTY Brig. I 40 T. Read Pa. 1 PATTY Bri-. G 19 F Knox Pa j PATTY 10 25 J Sloan ... . , Pa 9 PATTY Ship 12 40 Pa. 1 PATTY Ship. 1 35 J. Willet Va. 0- PATTY & POLLY PEACOCK Brig. Brip- 6 4 .... 15 12 F. Knox P Wells Pa. 1 2 PEACOCK PEACOCK Schr. Schr 4 4 .... 16 10 S. Smith E Davis Mass. j PEACOCK Schr 15 Mass 1 Pa o PEGGY Briir 8 15 ( S. Martin Pa. 9 PEGGY G G 25 Md 7 PEGGY Schr. 1 4n Md. PEGGY Schr 6 10 N More Va 2 captured n vessel of this name in 177G be- PEGGY Bri-. 8 IS Va. PENGUIN Schr 10 40 S Foster o PENN. FARMER Brie 1 . N C. PERSEVERANCE Schr 2 150 Pa g PERSEVERANCE Bri. in in R. Harris Va. PERUS . Ship 22 150 S. Crowell 2 PETER Pol ca 4 14 Md o PHENIX Brio- g 16 PHENIX 14 05 W. Wattle 1 PHENIX 10 R fin 6 PHENIX RHP* g 15 E Newban Pa I PHENIX 6 9 10 J. Dority Md o PHILADELPHIA Ship, P in 35 Pa. 1 156 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. m in a O 09 c d Swivels. c u s Commanded by CJ S 02 1 PICKERING - 16 100 9 PILGRIM Ship. 1R 150 9 PILGRIM Brie; . in in Conn. o PILGRIM Ship. 1R Til) Ala ss 1 PILGRIM 4 14 M. Stron^ Pa. 1 PILGRIM 18 Va 2 PINK Schr. 4 PLUTO Schr. o ">0 N. H. 1 PLOUGH 15 Pa 2 POLLY 12 g 100 g POLLY Ship. 16 <l S. Lee 2 POLLY Ship g 14 o POLLY Shin . n 35 W Coas 1 POLLY Ship. R 10 J. Foster 1 POLLY 1 100 E Roberts POLLY 30 P Frazicr .... Pa POLLY Bi> g S. Williams Pa. 9 POLLY Briff. 11 15 Pa 1 POLLY 4 Pf! POLLY 4 4 Pa i POLLY Sloop 2 4 J Hyde Pn I POLLY SADLER Schr. G nc i J. Mitchell Md. 8 POLLY SLY Schr 12 Pa POMONA Bri- 1 11 Pa. y POMPEY 10 \V. Thomas 1 POPPET Schr. 4 in T. Barnard 2 PORAS Ship 20 140 1 PORGA Brie. 14 4n PORGIE Brie. 4 o Md. o PORPUS .) Sloop C 4 12 Md. 9 or PORPOISE } Sloop fi ; 1R W. Weams Md. 0&) PORTSMOUTH... Shin. an inn R. Parker.., N.H. fi CAPTURES, &c. May Had an engagement of 1 hour and 25 minutes with a cutter of 20 guns; June 1, captured the Schooner Golden Eagle, 22 guns and swivels, and 57 men, which was soon after recaptured by the Achilles, which the P. afterwards engaged for several hours, beat her off, and then retook her prize, on board of which she found the 2d Lt. of the Achilles. Pa. Gazette No. 2,619. October, off Sandy Hook, engaged at the same time, and cap tured, after 1 hour and 30 minutes, Ship Hope, reported to have been armed with 14 guns ; Brig Pomone, reported to have been armed with 12 guns; Cutter Royal George, reported to have been armed with 14 guns, and during the same year three other armed vessels. Captured 3 prizes, one with men and 2 with cargoes of salt. Captured 1 prize, cargo of tobacco. January 5th, captured .after an action of several hours, the Mary of 22 guns and 83 men; her captain, Stewards, among the killed; both vessels very much shattered. Aug., 1779, captured a brig with a cargo of to bacco. (A cruiser of this name was also fitted out in Charleston, S. C., probably one of these, and composed one of Commo. Biddle s squadron at the time he was blown up in the Randolph frigate.) PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 157 VESSELS. ra 3 u m C 3 C5 Swivels. C <u Commanded by 3 M ! V at or CAPTURE!, &c. PORTSMOUTH Ship. n inn J. Hart N II 7 PORT PACaUET PORT PACaUET Ship. Ship. 14 1 .... 50 ?n G. Russel E. Stocker N. H N H ! 1 PORT PACQUET Ship. Briff . 8 1 .... 20 80 S. Forrester F. Speak Mass. Md 1 g 1 30 F Speak Md g Bare ft in Md 7 PRINCE ASTURIAS Bri". ft in J. Harr Pa. PRINCESS MARY Sloon 7 fi B. Pratt 8 PROSPER Boat S C g PROSPER Shin g 18 PROSPERITY (?) Bri<*. 14 W Va. 1 PROTECTOR Va g having a crew of only 25 men, and armed PROTECTOR Schr 11 30 Va o after an action of 2 hours, beat off a British PROTECTOR Ship og 00 J. F Williams n loss in several attempts to Ijoard. The P. was completely dismasted, but subsequently arrived in St. Thomas, where she was refilled, properly armed, and on her return passage captured a British packet oil Port Royal. Jan. 9 at sea, engaged the British ship Admiral PROVIDENCE g 15 n Dufl , Capt. R. Strange, of 30 guns, for H hour, when the latter blew up; 55 only of PROVIDEXCE g g Pa 2 her crew were saved from the wreck. The P. subsequently had a running fight for sev eral hours with the Thames Frigate, and escaped, but was finally lest at sea. Mid n (subsequently Cninmo.) Preble was attached to the P. at this time. The Sloop Providence in 1778 & 79 captured PROVIDENCE Brio- 4 12 Pa the Ship Nancy, Brigs Chase, Bella, and Schooner Friendship, and recaptured the first PRUDENCE Sloop 10 45 T Parker 2 named a second time. PUTNAM 1C 45 g Captured a privateer of 8 jun.s and 20 men. PUTNAM Rn w 12 90 R I g PUTNAM Brig- 1 90 C. Whipple R I g Captured 2 snows and 1 brig; had a severe ac PUTNAM Brio- 1 90 N H g tion with an armed ship. Captured 1 ship and 4 schooners; one of the PUTNAM Bri- N H 9 latter was chased on shore. One of Commo. Saltonslall s squadron that was QUEEN OF FRANCE Ship 1 40 N II o destroyed in the Penobscot to prevent cap ture by the British squadron. QUEEN OF FRANCE Shin 20 T Tracy N 11 o QUEEN OF FRANCE. ..... "" If- 1 50 Pa 1 aUEEN OF FRANCE QUEEN OF FRANCE QUEEN OF FRANCE Ship. Sloop 12 10 1 .... 45 30 35 R. Deal J. Montgomery W Brcwstcr ..... Pa. Pa. p.. 2 8 9 QUEEN OF FRANCE Brio- 1" 40 T. Siuindcrs Md 9 QUEEN OF SPAIN QUEEN OF SWEDEN Ship. Bri C g .... 15 20 T. Barnard J Wilson Mass. Pa 2 QUICKLIME.. Boat. 1 20 Pa. 1 24 158 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. n B 03 V > Commanded by cj to CAPTURES, &c. D 5 v a rt O M ^ CO Q RACE HORSE Bri. 6 15 N. Thaycr 1 RACE HORSE Schr. 8 05 2 RACE HORSE Schr. 4 . .. . 15 T. Oliver Mass. RACCOON Schr. 8 .... 25 J. Rice Pa. 1 RAINBOW Schr. fi 25 Webb 2 TiAINROW... So.hr. in 40 W. Wpbh. . 9 RAINBOW RAMBLER RAMBLER RAMBLER RAMBLER RAMBLER RAMBLER RAMBLER RANGER RANGER RANGER RANGER RANGER RANGER RANGER RANGER RANGER RANGER RANGER... Galley 2 Schr. 4 Schr. 4 Ship. 1C Schr. 1 . Brig. Brig. Schr. RANGER . RANGER , RANGER RANGER... Ship. Schr. Brig. 10 Brig. Brig. 8 Schr. Schr. Brig. Brig. 14 Snow! 14 Snow 18 Galley 2 Galley 1 Brig. Brig. 1! RANGER Sloop, 8 RANGER Sloop 6 RANGER Sloop! 2 RANGER Sloop! 7 RANGER | Brig. 14 RA.NGER Brig. 14 RANDOLPH | Brig. 8 RANDOLPH Sloop; 18 I RATTLESNAKE ! Ship.! 20 lii P. House & A. Mcach Conn. B. Fuller IN. H. J. Sevire N. H. B. Lovet Mass. J. Macfatridje Pa . J. Derry Pa. J. Bussington Md. J. Tale Md. S. Caffin 1N.H Roberts i Mass S. Babson Mass T.Simmons Mass J. Knight Mass J. Burgis Mass J. Christopher Mass E. Lathrop Conn A. Riley Conn P. Dennis Pa. Hudson Pa. Hume. W.Ely N. Hazard J. Warden H. Montgomery.... J. Hunter A. Lawrence J. Wainwright..., T. Johnson J. Buchanan , J. Gifibrd, &c...., A. Peck, or Rich.... M. Clark.. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Md. Md. Md. Md. Conn Mass 6 6 6 6 2 9 9 9 8 1 1 I 1 j May. Captured 2 ships witli military stores; was subsequently bought for the U. S. ser vice. October. Captured a West India privateer by boarding, after a severe contest, in which tlie enemy lost about 40 in killed and wounded. The. British claim to have captured a cruiser of this name. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 159 VESSELS. OT a J 3 ta a O Swivels. V s Commanded by oJ 3 CQ < & CAPTURES, &c. RATTLESNAKE Schr 6 4*i J. Crai" Pa. i RATTLESNAKE Schr g 15 Pa. 9 RATTLESNAKE Schr 6 S5 G. Bell Pa. q auction in Little Egg Harbor in November of RATTLESNAKE Schr R 15 Pa. RATTLESNAKE Schr 50 S. C. K RAVEN Ship 10 40 J. Davis Mass. RAVEN 9i-lir in 40 G. Olmstead RAVEN . Schr 10 40 G. Hollister 1 T? AVRW ?clii- 10 15 S. Buckland REBACH 6 36 D. Phips Conn. REBECCA Schr R IS Pa. 8 REBECCA Brio-. fi 20 Pa. 9 REBECCA .. Rrio- 4 12 Pa. q REBECCA ... 4 20 J. Miller Pa. 1 fi 8 T Russel Md g R j7pnvi7RV 1Q 15 2 R FPOVJ7RV Hi RTTPOVPR V 16 190 S. Smedley Conn. n <?pTii* A 11 W. Dunlap Pa g Rt7Pn\7I?R V i 95 G. Shad wick Pa. i RT^fJTTf ATOR 4 Ifi Conn. i Cltr g 07 H. Wilson Pa. 2 Brig. 8 10 70 Wheelwright... Mass 6 10 55 P. Read 1 RC-pRIOA r 4 25 B. Frizzle Mass 1 4 30 Mass 1 R I7PR F^A F Schr 6 12 Mass 9 ou;,. 4 11 N. H KhrKlbAL REPUBLIC Sloop 19 J. F. Williams Mass R Captured ship Julius Cfcsar; armed ship; valu 6 25 A. Potter, &c Mass 1 able cargo; to Boston. Schr 4 6 40 W. Wand, &c Md. 6 Captured a schooner, tender to the Englisl on 130 g West 2 squadron. RESOLUTION 18 Z Scare o One of these captured 5 vessels in 1779; car RESOLUTION rng. 1A O P. Eldred Conn 1 goes of coal, &c. KESOLUllOiN A ]1 N. H Ghin 10 94 R. Ober Mass n RrxoTTRPF Schr 11 R 60 J. Audit Md. Sloof E. Hart Conn i PT7T A f T ATTOV Brie 1 10 9 70 Giles Mass n Captured a ship, armed with 6 guns, after i resistance of 3 hours. 160 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. 5 Guns. Swivels. C <u 2 Commanded by oj 3 1/2 to rt Q CAPTURES, &c. RETALIATION . . Ship. 12 .... 10 Mass. RETALIATION .... Ship. 10 .... 04 S Sewell Mass. 1 RETALIATION Ship. 10 . 95 S. Rice N. H o RETALIATION Sloop i 12 (10 W. Havens &E. Hart Conn The hri * of this name had a drawn action with RETALIATION Briff. 8 .... 5 P. Hollock Pa. q an armed brig and cutter ofl St. Kitts, May 14, 1779. RETALIATION Schr. .... 1 15 H. Baker Pa. n RETALIATION 10 .... 50 C. Whiulesey Pa. 9 RETALIATION Galley 6 . 50 Pa. q RETRIEVE Sloop 10 16 80 Mass. 6 RETRIEVE Sloop 6 .... 18 W.Saul Pa. q REVENGE 12 . 80 Mass. fi Aug.,&c. Captured Ships Anna Maria cargo REVENGE Sloop 4 | 14 Mass of rum and sugar; Polly, cargo of wine, &c. Bri tr s Harlequin and ranny, cargo of rum REVENGE Sloop 4 .... H Mass. i and sugar. Sloop Betsey, and one other, re leased with prisoners. RFWNni? Schr 8 40 Mass i REVENGE .... Schr 4 . ... 35 Mass. i REVENGE , Schr 4 .... 3,5 Z. Coat Mass. i REVFNGE 12 .... 8(1 N. Post Conn fl 1. REVENGE 6 .... fi4 Conn fi It was probably one of these that was finally REVENGE n r jrr 10 SO J. Conklin fi destroyed in the Penobscot in 1779. REVENGE . .. 1 "5 Pa G REVENGE Schr. R 1 4 94 W. Gosnold Md. 7 RFVFNOP 1 12 .. S5 Md 9 REVENGE Brig. 12 4 40 Md. q convoy, and in company with a brig and REVENGK Schr G .... 25 J. Mcrcior Va. ship, brig, and 3 privateer schooners. Was REVENGE Boat 2 45 Va. 1 coast of France. Had previously captured a REVOLT Brig fl H. Phelps I foundland. REVOLUTION REVOLUTION RICHARD , Ship. Ship. Sloop 20 i .... 26 .... 6 .... CO 130 11 J. McNachtane J. McNachtane Pa. Pa. 9 1 o RICHARDSON 2 4 10 Md. 8 RICHMOND Brig 12 . 50 Pa 9 RICHMOND 2 C ]0 H. Gcddcs Md 8 RICHMOND 12 .... J. Pray Va. 2 RIGHT HAND 5 .... 15 A Palmer , . i RIGHT AND JUSTICE.... Sloop 8 .... 10 Conn. RISING STATES Brifr. 20 16 100 Mass e RISING STATES Bri". 14 .... 70 Md. 1 RISING SUN... o- Ship. 20 .... no S. Cassln Pa. 1 RISING SUN Ship. Stephen Decatur Pa. 1 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 161 m VESSELS. n <a C . Commanded by oj V CAPTURES, &c. s \ a \ n KJ C5 03 a 02 Q RISING SUN Sloop ROBIN HOOD ! Ship.) ROBUST Schr. ROCHESTER j Boat. ROCHAMBEAU Snow ROEBUCK Ship. ROMEO ! Sloop ROMULUS Brig. ROMULUS Brig. 1 ROSE Brig . ROSE Ship. ROSS : Brig. ROVER Sloopl ROVER. c . ! Schr. ROVER Schr. ROVER i Ship. ROVER Schr. ROVER Schr. ROVER.. . Schr. ROVER GALLEY ......... Schr. 22 G G I SACO BOB ................. Schr. SALEM .................... Brig. SALEM .................... Schr. 1 SALEM .................... Sloop! SALEM PACKET .......... ! Ship. 1 SALEM PACKET .......... Ship.; SALAMANDER ............ Cutter SALAMANDER ............ Schr . SALMON ................... j Schr. SALLY .................... ! Sloop, SALLY .................... Sloop, SALLY.. ..... 1 ...... . 60 I ...25 4 Md. S. Smith Mass. J. Tucker... /Pa. 11 ROXENA | Brig. ROYAL LOUIS Ship. RUBY \ Ship. 1 RUBY Brig. RUOMPONEE JGallcy RUTLEDGE ! Sloop RUTLEDGE... . Brig. 12 . .1 GO 20 i 35 I 90 15 25 20 I 20 i 40 25 80 20 40 100 30 30 10 S. Morten . Mass. M. Melally Mass.; <i G. Hemfield j Mass.j i Gray Mass. J. Grimes Mass. J. Grafton, &c i Mass. T. Palfrey Pa. T. Crag ipa. T. Mesnard. Pa. T. Chambers I Va. | Forrester 200 21 | 20 ...1 13 : 10 E. Ay re Mass. D. Nicciham Mass. J. Barre Mass. J. Moogridge Mass. Z. Young Mass. T. Patten Md. L. Carver i Mass C. Richards N. H. Stephen Decatur . . . ,i Pa. S. Babson N. H. S. Babson Mass J. Wilkinson Conn. J. Earlc Md. J. Smith . Pa. 3 .... 35 T. Coit N. H. 12 .... 20 | H.Williams Mass G .... 30 C j.... 25 12 .... 30 20 J. Brewer Mass. 50 ! J.Atkins N. H. 7 |....| 40 A. Reed N. H. 4 .... 16 : P.Hollock | Pa. E.Stanley ; Mass. J. Stilwell Pa. J. Cook Mass. w 180 April. 0/1" Salem captured the privateer sloop Castor, of 8 guns and CO men. Engaged the ship Africa, which soon after blew up, and only three lives out of a crew of 26 saved. Captured the snow Lively, and the brigs Mary and James, Sarah Ann, and the Good Intent. A packet of this name, carrying G guns, was captured by an American privateer, Captain Sweet, in 1779. The enemy claim to have captured a cruiser of this name, carrying 14 guns. July. Cnptured the Briiish sloop of war Ac tive. See Pa. Packet, August, 1781. > Evidently the same vessel. , J. Smith N. Y. 9 , ! Stone. , Holmes,,,.,. ni., Mass.! 9 Had a drawn battle with a transport ship of 8 guns, and sustained a loss of 5 killed and 12 wounded. Destroyed in the Penobscot to prevent capture. 162 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. tn a oa c 3 O Swivels, i 1 Commanded by S <3 W o "2 Q CAPTURES, &c. SALLY Schr. IT N. PI. 1 SALLY Sloop o 16 E Crocker Mass SALLY Sloop 14 50 Conn. n SALLY Schr. 9 10 J Dod^e Conn. 7 SALLY Bri". 6 12 Conn. n SALLY Briar. 14 30 Pa. q SALLY 1 Pa. SALLY Schr. 10 Pa. n SALLY ^ 10 Pa. i SALSBURY Brig. fi "fl Md. a SAMPSON Bri". 1R 110 Conn. i SAMPSON Schr. 4 Or, Conn. 7 SAMUEL . Bri". g Pa. q SAMUEL Brig. 4 15 Conn. ] SARAH Sloop 8 Conn. n SARATOGA Bri< T . 1 8 Md. 8 Captured brig Chance, and in company wit SARATOGA > . . Boat 1 10 o privateer Argo, captured a cutter of 10 gun and 52 men, with a loss of 4 killed and sevt SATISFACTION SATISFACTION Schr. 14 10 1 20 100 M. Smethhurst .... Mass. 2 7 ral wounded. SAUCY JACK Ship. 22 140 Va. SAUCY QUEEN Schr. 5 10 S Miller Conn. q SAVAGE Schr. 4 4 1 H. Gcdtles Md. 8 SCAMMEL ..... Schr . 16 CO October was chased on the Jersey shore b SCARBOROUGH Ship. 10 40 N. H. two British men of war, whose boats wei beaten off, and the privateer afterwards gf SCHU YLKILL Brig. in SG Pa. 1 off without having sustained material injur SCHUYLKILL Bri". 8 IS Pa. 1 SCHUYLER Sloop J Smith & C. Pond. N. Y. ft June, captured a ship having on board 20 pr 8 Ti J Stoklc., N. H. 9 soners. August, captured 5 other vessel and recaptured sloop Nancy. SCOTCH IRISH . . . Boat. 12 J Win^ .. j SCOUP^GE .. ....... Ship. <>0 1"0 J. Parker.., 1 SE\ FLOWER Schr. 8 18 W. Whitcomb N. H 1 SEA FLOWER Brie. fi 15 W. Whitcomb 1 . SEA FLOWER Sloop 4 30 2 SEA FLOWER 6 40 D. Nye ft SEA FLOWER Schr. fi 19 W. Breden......... Pa. 1 SEBASTIAN Ship. 10 10 Mass. n SEIGNOHA BERNARDO... Sloop 5 15 J. Turner Pa. i SENEGAL Brig. 10 15 N. Bentley i Galley 6 40 Mass. q 1 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMKD VESSELS; ETC. 163 VESSELS. g n a O w c 3 C5 Swivels. Men. Commanded by cj 3 01 QJ ^3 Q CAPTURES, &c. SHARK SHARK Brig. 14 2 4 2 14 2 12 o ... 80 ... 50 ... 35 ... 11 ... 22 ... 50 ..." 20 D Allen Mass. Conn. Mass. Conn. Mass. Va. Mass. N. J. Mass. Conn. Md. Md. Mass. Mass. N.H. Mass. Mass Mass Pa. Pa. Md. Conn Mass Pa. 1 G 1 2 2 1 1 8 9 8 9 1 1 2 1 G 1 2 9 9 9 2 2 6 Under Capt. Hopkins, in 1779, captured 4 prizes. Captured, and sent into port, 19 prizes up to 1779. Probably overrated in guns and men. Oct., captured a snow and sent her into Boston. August 3, lost 1 killed and 3 wounded, in the attack upon the British ships Rose and Phce- SHAVING MILL SHELALLY Boat. Galley Brig. Cutter Schr. D. Loring E Hatch, &c SHERWOOD J Tucker SINCOLA W Wooder SIREN SKUNK SKY ROCKET SN\KE Brig. Sloop Brig. Schr 1C 4 14 g ....120 .... 20 G GO .... 30 \ Riley SOMERSET SPANISH FAME SPANISH PACKET SPEEDWELL Brig. Ship. Sloop Sloop Brig. 10 10 4 8 10 o .... 25 .... 20 .... 30 12 70 .... 50 20 T Dalling SPEEDWELL SPEEDWELL SPEEDWELL SPEEDWELL SPEEDWELL Ship. 10 .... 25 T. Bell. J Walters SPEEDWELL SPEEDWELL Schr. Schr. Galley Brig. Galley 2 2 1 2 .... 10 6 11 7 ! 15 10 20 .... 50 li Lyle SPIDER SPITFIRE W Perkins SPITFIRE SPITFIRE SPITFIRE SPRING BIRD Brig. Bri Schr. Boat Boat SPY SPY | SPY ! Schr. SPY Boat. ST. CLAIR ST. HELEN ST. JAMES.. ST. JAMES Ship. ST. JOHN Schr. ST. JOHN Schr. ST. MARY S Brig. Ship. Ship. Ship. 10 1 18 10 20 20 10 4 ia 20 C. Besse : Md. j 1 20 H. White &S. Belize! Pa. jl&2 25 P. Reed ! N. nix, in the North River. G | 10 10 1-1 BO 60 ....100 ...JlOO 45 12 30 J. Trundall, &c N.H. 2 J. Squire .Conn. 2 R. Wiles Conn. G D. McCullough ; Pa. 1 G. Curwin Pa. 1 I A. Still well i Pa. 2 Thomas Truxtun... Pa. 1 A. Cam Pa. 2 J. Rice , Pa. j 8 M. Strong Pa. 8 j J. Leach I Mass.! 2 I ! This cruiser sailed some time under Commo. Hopkins s orders. In August of this year captured the ship Hope, and in September the schooner Mary and Elizabeth, with car goes of coffee, rum, and sugar. On her passage to France, with T. Barclay, consul-general, had n drawn battle with a ship of equal force, (reported to carry 26 guns; also reported to carry 32 guns, in the Biography of Commo. Truxtun. See vol. 1st, Portfolio for 1809 ; and Go^sbnrough s Naval Chronicle, vol. 1st, p. 28); that was sent from Now York to capture her ; her 3d lieutenant, Win. Jones, was subsequently Secretary of the Navy. 164 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. u to E S o Swivels. : B o Commanded by f cc 6 1 CAPTURES, &c. ST. NEPOMECENI Bri". 8 25 25 50 18 12 60 100 80 25 18 15 30 20 20 CO 7 9 W. Paul, &c P Thrash Pa. N.I1. Pa. Md. N. II. Pa. Md. Md. N. 11. Mass. Mass. Mass. Mass. Mass. R. I. Md. Conn. Pa. Mass. Mass. Mass. Pa. o 2 1 1 o 6 G 7 o 1 1 2 2 1 8 O 2 1 2 f Destroyed by the enemy in Croswell Creek, with 8 other vessels, in May, 1778 ; British force consisting of 2 schooners, 4 gun boats, 4 galleys, and about 20 flat boats, under Ctipt. [ Henry, R. N., and Major Maitland. ST. PATRICK ST. PATRICK ST. PATRICK Brig. Brig. Sloop Bri" 10 : 4 .... R. Collings G Sanford STORK E Pike STURDY BEGGAR Ship. Brig. Brig. Schr. Schr 8 14 14 C o 10 14 Rowland J. McNeil J Campbell STURDY BEGGAR STURDY BEGGAR.. SUCCESS SUCCESS W. St. Barbe S Rodders SUCCESS SUCCESS SUCCESS SUCCESS Ship. Brig. Brig. Boat. Sloop Schr. Boat. G 10 1C 1 12 G .., 4 4 2 1 W. White S. Freeman, c SUCCESS SUCCESS B Allen SUFFOLK SUFFOLK SURPRISE ! Eri- 14 SURPRISE Schr ... 8 10 18 3.-> 30 SURPRISE I Schr. 8 SURPRISE Schr J. Lengoore. ....... SUSANNAH : Sloop SUSANNAH Sloop Brig.; SUSANNAH SWALLOW ! Cutter. SWALLOW Brig. SWALLOW I Schr. SWALLOW ! Sloop SWALLOW ; S oop SWALLOW ! Schr. SWALLOW ; clir. SWAN ! Brig. SWIFT Brig. SWIFT Brig. SWIFT Brigj SWIFT Schr. SWIFT Oalle y SWIFT.. ..Cult 15 25 25 20 20 60 15 I 15 12 12 70 20 20 30 60 II. Stocker Pa. C. Clunn Pa. i G. Fleming Pa. J. Tibbets N. II.; II. Higgenscn | Mass. J, Iloovcy Conn. R. Johns Md. J. Martin Md. J. Martin ; Md. W. Brown ; Md. R. Salter N. H. Mass. J. Little J. Johnson ; Mass. A. Woodbury. . . . . Mass. T. Snunders i Mass. T. Keys j Conn. 1 D. Welsh.. . Pa. July, in company with the privateers Hero, Hope, and Scammel, and in concert with a shore party under Lt. Bateman, captured the town of Luenburx, spiked 2 24-pdrs., and finally ransomed the place for {.5,000. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 165 VESSELS. Commanded by SWIFT Schr...... 2 SWIFT j Sloop; 6 4 CAPTURES, &c. 7 W. Kennedy Md. 7 i 12 J. Gould Md. ; 9 TALBOT Brig. 10 TAMING I Schr.; 12 TARTAR Schr. 2 TARTAR Schr. TARTAR Schr. I I TARTAR Boat < TARTAR Brig. 14 j, TARTAR jGalley 5 I. TARTAR Ship. 24 , TELEGRAPH Ship. 18 TEMPEST Ship.! 12 TERRIBLE J Schr. TERROR 1 Schr. THE VIRGIN Brig. THETIS Brig. THETIS Schr. THOMAS Ship. THOMAS Brig. THOMAS Brig. THORN Ship. THORN Ship . THORN Ship. THOROUGH-GOOD i Drig. THREE FRIENDS \ Brig. THREE FRIENDS Schr. THRASHER j Schr. TIGER I Schr. TIGER Brig. TIGER Ship. TIGER Sloop TIGER Sloopi TOM LEE Ship. 12 TOM JOHNSON Brig. 12 TOTTEN Brig. TRIMMER Boat. TRISTRAM SHANDY Brig. C TRITON ! Brig. 1 4 25 Hi ! . 4 16 16 18 11 8 4 8 6 11 16 2 i 2 ! i i 10 25 ... 20 8 ; 18 20 30 27 120 30 200 120 40 14 12 25 20 II 20 35 15 ...100 ...GO ...ISO ... 40 ...i 20 ... 25 ...] 30 ... 15 ... 70 ..74 ... 36 ...70 ... 45 G 40 ... 20 1 | 10 ...j 13 . . , ; 12 S. Frazier : Md. j S. Hooke Va. T. Dexter ! Mass. T. Fitch Conn. J.Craig Pa. S. Hammer Pa. W. Gibbons Va. L. Trippe : Va. Grimes Mass. j A. Holmes j Pa. I. Somes i Mass/ I J. Baker j Pa. J. Parks Conn. j T. Coolidge ; N. H. N. Wattles ; Conn. I G. Gregg Pa. F. Boardman, ! Mass. I. Smith.. ; Mass. E. Lathrop Conn. S. Tucker Mass. W.Thomas Va. D. Jackson j Pa. W. Young.., . Mass. B. Cole J. 0. Brien,&c I : S. Crowel J. Tucker D. Jones W. Parkinson G. Buchanan T. Saunders T. Blundell I. Ear),&c S. Williams E. Stocker Mass. N. H.: Mass. Mass. Conn. Pa. Md. Md. Pa. Pa. Pa. N. H. 9 2 2 7 9 1 2 1 6 1 9 1 2 9 I 2 Daniel Walters.... Mass.i 8 Mentioned in Clark s Naval History, page 50; probably overrated in guna and men. June, captured one schooner. Engaged the brig Gov. Tryon, Capt. Stebbins, of 16 guns, and at the same time engaged the brig Sir William Erskine, Cnpt. Hamilton, of 18 guns, and after an action of two hours both surrendered, with the captain of the for mer, and many killed and wounded. Also same year captured the Spartan ship of 18 guns and 97 men, after an action of 50 min ute. . Carried the two last prizes into Bos ton ; the first separated in the night and es caped. Captain Walters was appointed a captain in the U. S. N., upon the recommen dation of Gen. Washington, in 1777. 166 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. X B 3 o Swivels. c 6 % Commanded by O "S DO V TROJAN Schr. fi l r l Pa. i TROOPER Ship 30 i TROOPER Brie. 19 -in J. McCoy Md. n TROOPER TROOPER Brig. Ship. 8 11 .... 30 r iO S. Howe& J. Earl.. W. Sutler, &c Pa. Pa. 2 n T. SWIFT Boat 1 G 30 Va i TRUE AMERICAN 1 g TRUE BLUE G ft 40 Allen G TRUE BLUE Schr. in SO W. Willis Pa. q TRUMBULL 10 50 H Billings TRYALL Schr. G n S. Rodders, &c o TRYALL Schr 10 J Baxter Pa 9 TRYALL Schr fi i r > Pa. 9 TUCKER Schr. in 21 J Steel Md n TURN OF TIMES TWO BROTHERS TWO BROTHERS TWO ESTHERS Schr. Ship. Schr. Schr. 4 8 1 in . . . . 25 CO 25 1 r ) W. Reed T. Chester, &c W. Gray Conn. Mass. Mass. Pa. o 6 1 1 TWO FRIENDS Schr. o 1 H Smith Pa. 9 TWO FRIENDS Sloop in or > R. Coun .... 4 Pa. 1 TWO RACHAELS Bri- g 20 PT 2 TWO SALLYS Schr. 4 7 C Killcrnn,, Md. TWO SALLYS Urirr 10 4 1ft Md TWO SISTERS TWIN SYSTERS isng. Schr. Bri". 16 4 8 05 W. Thompson, &c.. Md. Maps 8 1 TYBALT on 2 TYRANNICIDE Sri . 11 inn J. Fisk fj TYRANNICIDE Cri". M 90 A H.illct g TYRANNICIDE Brig. 14 in S. Plardiii"- Mass. q TYRANNICIDE Brig. 14 90 Mass. q ULYSSES Ship. 111 in D. McNeil Mass. n UNION Schr. R 25 J Blackley UNION Schr. 4 Mass. 1 UNION.. Pol ca 4 15 T. Powers. . . Mass. CAPTURES, &c. Had a ecverc engagement with a West India privateer. Reinforced by volunteers in April, 1779; cap- lured off Salem a privateer of 8 guns and 60 men. June 13; at sea, captured, after a resistance of one hour, the British packet schooner Des patch of 8 guns, 12 swivels, and 31 men; loss of her captain, Gutterids;e, and 1 man killed and 7 wounded. The T. had 1 killed and 2 wounded. In July; nt sea, captured the armed ship Glasgow, with 30 prisoners. In August; at sea, captured the brig St. John and schooner 3 Brothers. March 2 J ; olF Bermuda, carried by boarding, after an obstinate resistance of more than one hour, the British brig Revenge of 14 guns and 85 men, Capt. Kendall ; the latter had 2 of her guns dismounted, and many of her crew killed and wounded; the T. had 8 wounded. August 14, destroyed in the Pcnobscot to pre vent capture. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 167 VESSELS. UNION UNION UNION UNITY UNITY VENGEANCE., VENGEANCE.. VENGEANCE.. VENGEANCE., VENGEANCE.. VENGEANCE.. VENUS VENUS VENUS VENUS VENUS VENUS VENUS VENUS VENUS , VERMONT VIRGINIA VIRGINIA VIRGINIA VIPER VIPER VIPER VIPER VIPER VOL ANTE VOLUNTEER.. VOLUNTEER. . VON TROMP.. VULTURE VULTURE Ship. 4 Brig Sloopi 10 Brig. I 8 Schr. 8 Brig. | 18 Sloop 18 Schr. Schr. Snow 16 Brig. 18 Brig. 4 Ship. Ship. Brig. Brig. ; Brig. ! Schr. Ship. Schr. Boat. Ship. 10 WARREN. Schr. Schr. Sloop Ship. Brig. Sloop Schr. Galley Ship. Schr. Brig. Schr. 11 10 12 20 65 20 25 100 80 20 1,, 100 35 80 20 15 60 25 30 70 75 12 24 13 Jl 50 25 iJ.-> 65 50 Commanded by a 5) E. Schin Mass. J. Gardner j Mass. Semes ! Mass. A. Burnstram I Conn. J. Elliott.., . Md. Newman Mass. W. Dennis Conn. S. Cassin | Pa. J. Parker, &c ] Pa. Deane Thomas H. Moore G. Babcock... T. Nicholson... J. Conklin W. Raddon J. Clifton J. Buchanan T. Osborne G. Spooncr J. Greenway. B. Wornwell... T. Coburn. B. Hilton. J.Neil J. Hanson Daniel. . . . > L. Luce W.Hart R. Shuvcll W. Shaloner A. Tappan C Adams .. (Phillips,. Mass. N. H. Mass. Mass. CAPTURES, &c. M. Leslie, &c., &c.. Mass. F n... son 11 Conn. Pa. Pa. Md. Va. Pa. Mass. Pa. Md. Conn. Mass. Mass. Mass. Md. Conn. Mass. Mass. Pa. Mass. N.H. Conn. Conn. (I 9 1 9 9 1 1 3 O&l 1 6 9 1 9 2 2 \ (i G 2 9 B 9 a 9 9 2 September 17; captured the packet ship Harri et of 16 guns and 45 men, after an action of 15 minutes; had one man killed. Septem ber 21; captured packet ship Eagle of 14 guns and 60 men ; resisted 20 minutes, and lost several killed and wounded, among the for mer a Colonel ; had also on board 4 Lt. Colo nels, and 3 Majors. October; captured brig Defiance of 14 guns and 72 men ; lost 8 killed and wounded ; the en emy 15 killed and wounded. August 14; one of a fleet that was destroyed in the Penobscot. Supposed to have been captured by the Per seus. Captured sloop Ranger of 8 guns and 35 men in June. April, captured sloop Betsey and Polly. June; captured Transport ship of 4 guns and 100 soldiers, 168 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. VESSELS. Commanded by CAPTURES, &c. WARREN i Schr . WARREN WARREN WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASP WASP WASP WASP WEAZLE WEAZLE WEXFORD WHITE OAK WHITING WHIM WIDOW WADMAN.. WILLIAM WILLIAM WILLIAM WILLIAMINTA WILLY MINTA WILLING LASS WILLING MAID.... WILD CAT WILKES WILKES WINTHROP WOLF WOLF WOOSTER.. Schr. 10 6 . Galley 2 . Brig.| 12 Sell r . Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Sloop Sloop . Sloop Sloop Snow Boat. Schr. 4 Brig.; 6 Brig. 4 Schr. 1 2 Brig. 20 Ship.! 6 Galley 1 2 Brig. 12 Schr. 4 Ship. 12 ; Ship. 8 Ship.! 4 Schr. 4 Schr. 4 J Brig. 16 Galley 4 . 14 J. Coalston. D.Thorndike Coas.. 10 15 30 60 100 ill [5 20 20 20 C 20 120 15 50 40 Odiornc E. Smith J. Rowe E. Lewis J. Fletcher S. Walker J. Goritth J. Deming N. Chew Geo. May J. Burrows Hurthorne S. Thompson E. Pike D. McNeil I. Coombs, &.c S. Spencer J. Rathburn E. Ladd McCIeavc J. Conklins Conn. Conn. 6 Conn. Pa. Conn. Conn. Conn. Mass Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Pa. Md. Mass. Mass. Mass. Mass. N. H. Pa. Mass. N. H. N. Y. Conn 3 14 S. Blackncr ! Md. Sloop 10 Brig. 16 Sloop 13 Sloop 10 Ship. 16 Sloop; 10 30 35 90 10 7 95 95 75 W. Johnson. J. Power.. . . N. Vallance.. J. Walters... W. Skinner. T. Williams. i. Savage.... till 100 39 90 m M. Cadit. W. Cunningham.... Geo. Little.. N. H. Mass. Pa. Md. Md. Md. Mass 3 N. H. Va. Mass/ Mass. July; captured ship Isaac and Picary; cargoes of cotton, rum, and sugar. Aug.; captured brig , 3 guns and 10 swivels; gold dust and ivory. This cruiser was finally captured same year off Boston by the Liverpool frigate. September; captured brig Georgia with cargo of rum and sugar, also a snow with cannon, &c., and a schooner with cargo of rum and Eusrnr. See also a cruiser of this name mentioned in 1775. 7 Freeman S.Butler I Va. I , J. McClcnve. I Conn. B 7 1 i 6 -J 6 i Sold at auction in Philadelphia in 1779. October; lost 3 killed and 10 wounded in an ac tion of 2 hours with an armed British packet; captured a snow with a cargo of oats. Nov.; captured a ship with a cargo offish, &c. August 3; lost one killed ard 4 wounded in the attack on the British vessels Rose and Phccnix in the North River. Probably same vessel. July 13; captured H. B. M. schooner Egmont, in charge of a Lt., and on the following day was herself captured by the Surprise frigate. 1st Lieut. Ed. Preble, afterwards Commodore in the Navy, captured two letters of marque on her 1st cruise, afterwards cut out the Brit ish armed brig Altriam lying in Pcnobscot with a prize sloop, and made numerous other captures, amonj* which was a schooner of 8 guns, that was first chased on shore. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS, ETC. 169 VESSELS. % cd w 8 1 a 511 Commanded by i 5 Z cj "3 Q CAPTURES, &c. WOOSTER Sloop 10 9 14 16 GO 43 40 E. Peck Conn. Mass- Mass. 8 6 6 6 9 2 9 1 1 2 July; captured ships Creighton and Zachara. Cargoes rum and sugar. The prisoners in these prizes afterwards rose arid took the Yankee, and carried her to Dover, where the captain was imprisoned and treated with great cruelty. June; was captured by the English frigate Live ly after a sharp resistance and the loss of 4 killed and 13 wounded. August; captured 3 brigs with cargoes of cotton, coffee, oil, &c. A vessel of this name of 12 guns was captured from the enemy in 1778. YANKEE Sfoop YANKEE HERO Brig. YANKEE RANGER J. Tracv . . YORK Sloop 6 J4 10 10 12 4 10 4 6 10 40 45 45 45 25 30 15 J. Perkins..* Conn Va. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Md. Mass. YORK Schr. YOUNG CROMWELL Sloop J. Keel W. Walters YOUNG CROMWELL Sloop W. Reed YOUNG CROMWELL Schr. YOUNG LYON Galley J. Cook B. Vail G. La Roche YOUNG NEPTUNE Schr. ZEPHYR Brig. Au(e. Independent of the captures already mentioned are the following, given in some American accounts, without the particulars of capture further than the date : 1778 The British cruiser Hinchinbrook of 16 guns. 1779 The British cruiser West Florida of 14 guns. 1780 The British cruiser Courier of 14 guns. 1781 The British cruiser German of 20 guns. 1781 The British cruiser Snake of 14 guns. 1783 The British cruiser Allegiance of 14 guns. A otc 2<(. An alphabetical list of captures made from the enemy in 1776 may be found in the 3d vol., 5th series, of the American State Papers, page 1527, or 2d vol. of Clark s Naval History, page 161, but the force or vessels making the captures are not given. CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. n c 3 o e V Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo, and estimated Value. .8. IB Co da : < CQ ABALINO Brig. Schr. Schr. Sloop Schr. Schr. Boat. Ship. Brig. Ship. Schr. Schr. Ship? Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Boat. Schr. Brig. Brig. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Fel ca Schr. Schr. 5 2 5 4 7 1 10 16 16 18 14 6 6 18 4 10 7 4 1 12 4 16 4 3 14 4 14 8 2 1,2 4 8 76 20 14 53 35 50 7 120 110 150 150 75 25 160 20 32 45 29 15 23 42 17 200 12 46 100 53 130 33 28 30 22 120 Cant. W Wver . . . Rnstnn . . 1 5 2, 4 F., Ft Oil, &c .... ACTIVE Capt. Patterson, &c. .. Capt. E. Tayfor, &c... Capt. G. Lumsden .... Capt. R. Cray croft.... Cnpt A. DouMe ACTIVE 2.. 117 tons. 48 tons ACTRESS .... ADELINE 232 tons. 53 tons. 10 tons. ADVOCATE ALERT Capt. Guy Catlin New York . . . ALEXANDER .... . (Capt. T. Wellman .. ) jCapt.B.Crowinshield J Capt. P. Bessoni, &c. . Capt. Cheevtr, &c Capt. J. Richardson, &c. 2 4 15 1 .... 1 : .... ALFRED Ship & AMERICA New Haven. . 5 5 4 (A.,C.,Ce.,Cl.,D.G.,) AMERICA ....2.. AMELIA Baltimore . . , . 3 6 4 .... A.,D.G.,F.,0.,Prov.,&c. 278 tons. $215 000 AMIABLE Capt. Geo. Taylor .... Capt. N. Shaler ANACONDA ANSON Capt. T. Stover Massachusetts New York... 83 tons. S., C. Ce.,&c 333 tons Capt. E. Conkling .... Capt. D. Filch .... .... 1 ARAB ARGO ARGO 2.. ARGUS Connecticut. 2 2 .... $180000 Capt. W. Heath ARGUS 2.. Capt. D. Farley, &c... Capt. M. Mantor Capt. E. Colliding 274 tons. 214 tons. ARIEL Massachusetts New York... ARROW ATALANTA 142 tons. 64 tons. C.,Ce., Cocoa, S.,&c... Capt. T. M. Newell... Capt. D. Maflet, &c... Savannah, Ga. Philadelphia.. Newburyport. ATLAS 2 1 ATL IS 2 AVON Capt. D. Nye l BALTIMORE t p BANGOR 215 tons. 22 tons. 268 tons BEE Capt. P. Masabcau. . . . Savannah, Ga. BELLONA 1 5 I .... 3 1 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN .. BERLIN & MILAN DECR S BETSEY Capt. J. Ingcrsol, &c.. New York... C., F., Timber, &c 18 tons. Ce., R.,&c New York... Massachusetts New York... Schr. Sloop 1 5 6 60 Capt. S. Brenson Capt. B. Breonow .... .... 2 .... NOTE. In the column of Cargo, &c., A. stands for Assorted; B., for Brandy; Bt., Ballast; C., Cotton; Ce., Coflee ; Cl., Coal ; D. G., Dry Goods; F., Fish; Fa., Furs; Ft., Fruit; H., Hides; M.S., Military Stores; N. S., Naval Storea; 0., Oil; P., Porter) Pa., Provisions; R., Rum ; S,, Sugar; St., Salt; W., Wine; Wl., Wool, &c. CAPTURES. DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1815. Four prizes wers sent to Tunis, three to Tripoli, one ransomed, one a cartel for prisoners, and several Maltese were released: sold one for $30,000. Captured, July 16, 1812, off Cape Sable, by the Spartan Frigate. Captured, July 18, 1812, off Cape St. Mary s, by the Spartan Frigate. Had only been commissioned 7 days. One carrying 1C and another 8 guns. Fought a severe night action. Was finally chased on shore, in Wells Bay, May 19, 1813, by the Rattler and Breatn the crew escaping. One carrying 12 and another 8 guns. Burnt one. Was finally captured, Feb. 23, 1814, when three months out, by the Epervier Sloop- of-war. Four carrying 10 and two of 8 guns. Destroyed eight, converted two into cartels, sent one to Spain, one to Fayal ; two were recaptured. See lable of Captures. This cruiser, like many others, was several times commissioned under different Captains and armaments. Two carrying 8 and one of 6 guns. Destroyed three ; converted two into cartels. One, a Privateer, the Brig Pallas, of 8 guns and 21 men, resisted 20 minutes. One carrying 12 and 1 of 8 guns. Converted one into a cartel. One, a packet, was divesled and ransomed for $8,000. Was captured July 12, 1813, in Ocracoke Sound, by the boats of the English squadron, after a resistance and final desertion of the vessel. Captured by the Zephyr, in 1813. A schr. of this name, of 2 guns and 12 men, Capt. Hall, was commissioned in Norfolk, Oct. 25, 1813. Captured by the boats of the English squadron in Chesapeake Bay, April 3, 1813, having first been chased on shore and abandoned. The Mary & Eliza was chased on shore and burnt. One a Packet, of 12 guns. The A. was finally caplured by the Plumper Brig-of-war, in the Bay of Fundy, July 17, 1812. Lost at sea, 1814 or 15. Was last commissioned Nov. 11, 1815. Captured by the boats of the English squadron, in Ocracoke Inlet, July 12, 1813, after a sharp resistance. Captured in 1812. Captured by the Barbadoes, 16, in company at sea, March 8, 1815, after an aclion of one hour ami a half. Had 1 killed and 4 wounded. Enemy 1 killed and 3 wounded. 22 men absent from the A. On her passage to France, 1812. Ransomed both one a Transport ship. Cut out one vessel from a harbor in Martinique, with a cargo of molasses. Sent both prizes in. 172 CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. ^ CQ at O m c c U 2 Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo, and estimated value. . i oT 09 m M | a. . 0. w> {; i t> 15 3 l2 03 i B3 i 03 72 BLAKELY Ship. 14 10 2 C 8 5 G 2 14 1 G 14 1 119 66 6 80 40 45 35 9 120 32 GO 140 26 1 2 0., St., Raisins, &c BLOCKADE Schr Capt E Mix &c New York BLOCKADE 3..I Sloop i BONA Schr. BORDEAUX PACKET Schr. 281 tons. 54 tons. ;??5 tons. 65 tons. <t800 COO . . , BOSTON PACKET Schr. BOXER Schr. Capt. S C Reid New York... BRANT Schr BRUTUS Schr 2 3 4 2 .... 4 .... 2 ;.... BUCKSKIN Schr F.,Fs.,0., M. S., &c... Ps. ,R.,S., Flour, &e.... BUNKER HILL ; Schr BUNKER HILL 2 BURROWS Schr 147 tons. $150,000. 48 tons. 326 tons. 27 tons. i C/ESAR Schr. 1 5 8 4 10 G 40 4C 30 28 23 72 40 Capt J West .. Philadelphia. . CAMELEON Boat. CANNONIERE Ship Capt. W. Cor.hran .... New York. . . Capt W. Hazard.... New York .. CAROLINE Schr 4. 10 5 5 D. G., R. S &c CAROLINE 2.. Schr Capt S. Spaflord &c.. New Orleans . 157 tons CASHIERE Schr 295 tons CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Schr. CVTIIERINE Ship IB ark. l 281 tons 14 G 1 G 2 3 14 3 5 88 65 20 28 8 30 160 25 33 CHAMPLAIN Bri<* F., 0. 234 tons CHANCE Schr 84 tons. 283 tons. 100 tons 1 CHARLES Schr CHARLOTTE Schr CHARLES STEWART .... Schr. CHASSEUR Schr Capt. T. Boyle, &<-.... Baltimore ... .: 10 12 5 3 A., B.,C.,D. G.,F.,&c. 1GO tons. 265 tons. 306 tons. 117 tons CHAUNCEY Schr CHESAPEAKE Schr CHINESE Ship CHIPPEWA Sloop 6 4 4 2 14 45 22 25 20 20 120 PI AI? A Vhr CLEMENTINE Schr. CLIMAX . . . Schr 21 tons. pT JO Hriw Capt. S. McClelland . . . Massachusetts 222 tons. C.,D.G.,R.,S.,W.,&c. COMET Schr 4 9 1 \ 7 j CAPTURES. 173 DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 181. r >. Sent two prizes in and sunk one. Was at sea at the close of the war. One of the largest Cruisers out of Boston 441 tons. Captured by the Charybdis, 18, after an action of 1 hour and 20 minutes, Dec. 31, 1812, losing 28 men, and killing 8 of the enemy. A ship of 800 tons, armed, carried by boarding. Two carried 8 guns, one 6, one 4. Burnt ship Adventure. Converted two into cartels. The B. was nt sea at the close of the war. Captured by the Colibri, 18, off Cape Sable, Aug. 11, 1812. Was commissioned July G, previous. Captured by the Belvidera, 32, off Sambro Light, Aug. 21, 1812. Was commissioned July 27th, previous. New at the close of the war. Captured by the Warspite, 74, and Pheasant, March, 1313. Commissioned the month previous. The Brig Stephen, of 14 guns and 30 men, resisted. Sunk or burnt about one-half of these prizes; one was chased on shore and lost ; gave two to the prisoners. Was finally captured by the Medusa Frigate, April 13, 1813. Reported to have been driven on shore. Captured by the Iris and Reindeer, Feb. 2, 1813. Had one man killed and several wounded in the chase. Captured by the Colibri, off Cape Sable, July 26, 1812. Action one hour and a half. Several killed and wounded on both sides. Was missing at the close of the war. Captured by the Dwarf Cutter, Dec. 4, 1813. This cruiser was commissioned in Nov., 1814 tonnage 65. Many armed, and valuable. Destroyed several. Had a drawn battle with a sloop-of-war. Was obliged to throw overboard her guns to escape from the Barossa Frigate. Was cut out of Little Egg Harbor, and captured by the boats of the Niemen Frigate, May 25, 1814. Captured. Recaptured in Idl3, by the Privateer Amelia, and sent into Philadelphia. Name changed to " Mary." Three cargoes, wottli $460,000. Sunk or destroyed 9 ; ransomed 4, and sent the others into southern porls. Two ships of 14 guns, one ship and four brigs of 10 guns each. Had a drawn battle with the British Sclir. Hibernia, of the same number of guns, in the W. Indies, 1814; both suffered severely. 26 174 CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. m g O to 1 c V S Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo, and estimated value. .1 15 en DO W> B m 1 lo o<3 M COMET 2. . Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. 6 3 1 1 100 55 o 12 8 Capt. T. Boyle. 83 tons. 74 tons. 29 tons. 3 tons. COMET 4.. New York... COMET 5. . ? COMET 6.. COMMO. BAINBRIDGE ... COM MO. MACDONOUGH.. CO\TRADICTION Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Lug r Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Boat. Schr. Schr. Schr. 2 7 1 8 4 1 2 3 6 16 4 2 G 2 2 1 5 C 9 14 7 4 2 3 8 12 92 10 40 30 20 16 40 35 172 26 35 26 18 20 40 57 50 85 160 103 23 10 80 20 50 Capt. A. Thomas Capt. C. Goodrich .... Capt. P. Pascall 69 tons. 198 tons. 103 tons. CORA Capt J Gold New Orleans . 202 toni. 135 tons CROGHAN Capt. J. Curtis 132 tons. CUMBERLAND Capt E Killeran. . . . . . Capt R Davis 251 tons i..... Capt. Wm. Wyer, &c. Capt. Wm. Davis, &c. Capt. J. Green, &c.... D\RT Portland ... j Massachusetts New York.. . 1 Sno lz > 2 .... Bt., R.,S.,&c 230 tons. 141 tons. 13C tons. DART 3.. DART 4.. Capt. E. M. Donaldson . Capt. W. Spear, &c... Massichusetts DAEDALUS DASH Norfolk DASH 2. .Schr. & Capt. J. Porter, &c.... Capt. Coggcrshall, &c. . Capt. J. Fish, &c. Cint N Nichols Portland 1 4 4 j 2 10 6, 3 1 *\ I 2 2 B ks A.,F., R.,S., &c A., H., W., Barilla, &c.. JA.,Bt.,Cl.,F.,S.,R.,&c. DAVID PORTER ) New York... Newburyport. DECATUR DECATUR. , 2. . DECATUR 3. Capt. S. N. Lane Cnpt. T. Wheeler 248 tons DECEPTION DEFIANCE New York... 8 tons. 75 tons. Valuable Capt J. P Chazel . N. Y. & S C. DELISLE Capt. J. Taylor, &c... Capt. W. Davidson, &c Baltimore .... Balt.& N. Y. 1 1 i .... 1 DIAMOND DILIGENT I) T OMEDE Schr. Schr. Schr. i Schr. Ship. 5 2 5 12 12 80 50 28 100 50 Capt. J. Crowninsliicld 3 3 3 3 ] 7 2 4 2 6 3 3 3 A. Ce., R.,S., &c R. S. &c DIVIDED WE FALL New York... DOLPHIN A. M. and N. stores, &c. DOLPHIN 2. . Capt. W. Stafford Capt 11 Lclar Baltimore . . . . DOLPHIN .... 3 CAPTURES. 175 DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1815. Captured by the boats of the Maidstone Frigate, in the Bay of Fundy, Aug. 3, 1312; crew escaping to the shore. Captured in the Chesapeake Bay by the British squadron, February, 1813, four men escaping in a boat to the shore. Captured in 1813 ; cost 5,000 ; commissioned for 8 guns, in May, 1813, under Capt. J. Nash. At sea when peace was ratified. Captured by the Andromache, February, 1813. Captured by the Acasta Frigate, off Cape Sable, July 24, 1812. Lost about the close of the war. One of this name was captured by the Niger, Nov. 13, 1812. II. B. M. Schr. Whiting, Lieut. Maxey, by surprise, in Hampton Roada, July, 1812; she carrying 4 guns. One of these being the Privateer " Thinks I to Myself," of 2 guns and 20 men. Ransomed one and made cartels of three. One cargo estimated worth $150,000. Ransomed one for 20,000 ; burnt one, and released several. Was chased 900 miles by a Frigate and two Sloops-of-war. Burnt one, cartels of three. Was subsequently captured by the Frigate Surprise off Barbadoes, Jan. 1C, 1813, and the Captain badly treated. Sent in the prizes. Was subsequently captured by the Frigate Phin, off Mona Passage, June 5, 1814, after a chase of 11 hours. Pierced for 16 guns. Was captured by the English squadron, Hampden, Sept. 3, 1814, and subsequently lost. Had only men enough to man one, therefore destroyed the other two ; also sailed out of N. York under Capt. Beara, armed with 4 guns. While on a passage from Havana to N. York released the prize to the crew and passengers. H. B. M. schooner Laura of 12 guns; was reduced to 2 guns and 15 men, and called the "Hebe;" in April, 1813, recaptured by the British squadron. Sunk 2, released one, and one was chased on shore and lost ; was subsequently captured herself, in a fog, and sent into Halifax, 1814. One sent in, 1 sunk, 1 ransomed, and 3 given up. One carrying 14 and another 12 guns; released 1, and 1 was captured; the D. was also captured, August 12, 1812, off Shelburne by the Earl Moira. One carrying 15 and another 12 guns; burnt 1, and 1 was captured; the D. was also captured April 3d, 1813, Rappahannpck, by 17 boats of enemy s squadron, after a resistance of 2 hours; had 5 wounded ; killed and wounded about 50 of the enemy, according to the report. Captured by the Colossus at aea, January 5, 1813. 176 CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. m ca O m C S o C V 2 Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo, and estimated value, &c. i s, i & tK "3 CO oT G. -B <a v DOLPHIN 4. . Schr. Schr. Boat. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Sloop Sloop Schr. Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Ship. Brig. Sloop Sloop Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Ship. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr, 2 1 4 1 1 1 J o 7 14 C 3.2 r 8 4 4 4 4 4 r (12 4 1 10 1 2 2 2 7 2 4 3 1 1 1 I 48 j 20 20 15 28 45 45 12 15 35 GG 24 38 12 13 35 91 27 34 34 16 26 43 75 19 25 120 20 8 G 20 35 12 23 50 15 20 Cnpt. J. Woodbury,&c. Capt. W. Dyer Massachusetts Massachusetts Massachusetts Massachusetts DOLPHIN ....5 Capt. A. Johnson, (fee.. DOLPHIN 6.. DOROTHEA 13 tons. 143 tons. Cap! D Wilson i DROMO 1 EAGLE Capl. P. Lafcte,&c.... Capt. F. Bcaufon. Capt. J. D. Daniels.... Capt. C. Stow Charleston ... ! .... New York ... 1 .... 4 1 .... A. D. G., Ps.,&c C.,S.,M.,&c 108 tons. 20 tons. 53 tons. EAGLE 2.. EAGLE , 3 . ECLIPSE Capt. J. Hatch Capt. S. Turner, &c... Capt. W. Graham Capt. Wilson Capt. R. Cleary Capt. Caleb Gushing... Capt. J. Dillengham.. . St. Mary s . . . R. I. & N. Y. . .... .... .... ELBRIDGE GERRY ELEANOR . 183 tons. Rum 87 tons. yO tons. ELIZA Baltimore .... .... 1 .... .... ELIZABETH EMILY ENGINEER ENTFRPRISE ERIE Capt. II. Robinson .... Capt. W. Wycr 407 tons. 293 tons. 330 tons. 131 tons. 180 tons. ESSEX Massachusetts EUTAW EXPERIMENT Capt. P. Rider EXPRESS EXPEDITION 1 2 1 Capt. J. Chaytor, &c.. Capt J. Ilinklcy Baltimore. Massachusetts 325 tons. Bt.,Fs., Ps., W.,&c.... D G lumber FAIR AMERICAN FAIR TRADER Capt. J. Alor r un ...... i j 5 1 7 1 FAIRY Capt. P. Dickenson.... Capt. Wm. Webb, &c. Capt. C. Erwin, &c.... Capt. C. Erwin, &c. ... Capt. N. Williams Capt. W. Jacobs FAME i 1 F., S., W., 0., silks, &c. 93 tons. 55 ions. 64 tone. 269 tons. FANCY FANNING FANCY FANTOM FATHER AND SON FAVORITE FEMALE Capt S C Child RollJmnm 197 tons. 51 tons. 62 tons. 15 ton*, FIERI FACIAS Capt. J. Bartholomew . Capt. B. El well, Ac.... Capt. W. Clewley... FIRE FLY Massachusetts South Carolina FIRE FLY 8., CAPTURES. 177 DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1815. Captured by the Colibri, 18, off Cape Sable, August 13, 1812. Enemy s account. Captured by the Columbia, December 4, 1814. Enemy s account. The ship Guayana of 8 guns and 15 men sent into Salem. Divested one of her cargo and gave her to prisoners; one was armed with 3 guns and 24 men. Roth armed; sent them into Charleston. Captured by the Crescent off Cape Raw, September 18, 1813 ; was commissioned the July previous with only 5 guns and GO men. Sent into Wilmington, North Carolina; this cruiser was 272 tons burthen. Captured by the Barossa frigate at sea, September 29, 1814. Captured by the Tcnedos Frigate & company at sea, May 25, 1813, on her return from a 4 months cruise to Brazil. One destroyed, and 1 lost on Cape Cod ; this was one of the largest cruisers of this rig sailing out of Baltimore, being 338 tons. Captured by the Indien, 18, Bay of Fundy, July 16, 18)2; a ship of the same name, pierced for 18 guns, was destroyed by the enemy in Buzzard s bay, June 13, 1814. Commissioned in Philadelphia in February, 1814. This cruiser was built in the Revolutionary war; one of her prizes was named the "4 sons," another the "4 brothers," and another the "3 sisters." Also of 5 guns, 80 men, J. Miller, out of New York, 115 tons; probably same vessel. 178 CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. m at Vt C S O C U s Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo, and estimated value, &c. o5 Q. IE 03 S, 1 1 o en S ! Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Brig.? Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. 3.2 6 3 6 7 2 1 8 3 9 13 1 2.2 1 5 2 40 20 23 30 30 25 20 120 120 80 100 20 37 9 CO 30 Capt. W. Tullock Capt. A. Mather, &c... N. Hampshire New York... 52 tons. New York.. 265 tons . Capt M Kelly 260 tons. 1 Capt. H. DeKoven,&c. Capt. T. Rooke Massachusetts Norfolk i i 46 tons. D. G., F., &c 2 1 12 2 4 1 4 2 Portsmouth.. 5 1 4 (Capt. Vial, &c. Capt. E. Brown, &c... D. G. and hardware 143 tons. 59 tons. New York.. Capt. J. Glenn, &c.... Capt. A. Rich,&c Massachusetts Capt. N. Green 2 4 j 3 2 Ce.,S., R.,&c Capt. T. Wel!man,&c. GALLOWAY New York.. 1 Fish Schr. Schr. Sloop Schr. Brig. Schr. G 19 16 15 7 25 150 120 120 100 Capt. Jas. Bounds, &c. 203 tons. A. Bt.,D.G.,R. Wl.,&c. 1813 f 205 tons burthen.) } 270 tons burthen. > 1814 (246 tons burthen. ) GEN L ARMSTRONG....- GEN L ARMSTRONG... 2.. New York. New York. New York. New York.. 1 3 2d 3d 10 com. com- 1 2 Jan. Aug. 1 5 4 22, 29, 1 6 Capt. J. Sinclair. Copt. Q. R. Champlin.. Capt. S. C. Reid GEN L PIKE Lugr. 1 85 Capt. W. Riker, &c... Baltimore . . 4 1 Ce., D. G.,F. St., &c... GEN L STARK Lugr. Brig. Sloop Schr. Schr. Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. 2 8 1 3 2 6 7 9 2 14 12 58 8 22 30 40 45 90 75 100 1 1 1 1 PC puns GEO. WASHINGTON 73 tons. GEO. WASHINGTON... 2.. GERM ANTOWN Massachusetts 38 tons. GLEANER Capt. N. Lord GLEANER PACKET Massachusetts Baltimore.... Massachusetts 56 tons. C., Ce., S., R., W., &c.. 70 tons. R. $50 000 . . ( Capt. J. Murphy... ) ( Copt. R. Moon I Copt. T. Wellman Capt. C. Goodrich 5 1 3 .... GOOD INTENT GOSSAMER 1 of 10 guns .... Rhode Island CAPTURES. 179 DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1813 TO 1815. Captured by the Warspite, 74, on the coast of France, May 29, 1813. Probably the same vessel. Found dismasted ; burnt. Sent into Machias. A vessel of this name, of 8 guns and 2D men, was captured by the British squadron after a chase of 100 miles, April, 1813. A vessel of this name was captured by the Barbadoes, 16, having been decoyed under her guns, January 11, 1815. 2 of the prizes worth $200,000 each ; burnt 7, ransomed and released 5, recaptured by enemy 2 ; 66 pieces of cannon in one sent to Salem. One of the brigs burnt by mistake by a French frigate. This, or No. 3, was missing at the close of the war. Captured by the enemy. Burnt 6, and made a cartel of one. Was finally chased on shore, May 2d, 1813, near Bailey s Mistake, and destroyed by the boats of the Rattler, 20. Passage from France to New York ; sent the prize to France. Chased a 20 gun ship in shore off Demarara ; Prize brig Tartar was wrecked off Charleston ; destroyed 8, released 2. See Battles. Cut out the ship Dorcas from Anguilla, W. I., and captured the brig Stag in sight of the English squadron. Burnt one, released one, and sunk the 3d ; spoken of as a ship, brig, and schooner, under the same and different tonnage. Destroyed G, one wrecked ; was chased on shore by the Primrose, 18, off Savannah, Aug. 25, 1814, and destroyed, part of the crew escaping. Was subsequently herself captured by the Leander frigate. The prize sloop was lost on Cape Cod. A cruiser of this name was captured by the Sophie, 18, in April 24, 1814. Captured by the Granicus frigate in February, 1815, before she had taken any prize but the ship Mary of G juns. In company with the Black Joke, of N. York, captured schr. Sully, off Curajoa. Captured by the Colibri, 18, off Cape Sable, July 23d, 1812, sometimes called the Gleaner packet. Destroyed 2, had a running fight with prize ship Boyd of 10 guns for 1J hours ; also a 3 hour s action with an Algerine sloop of war. Was captured by the Emulous, 18, off Cape Sable, July 30, 1812. The E. was soon after lost on Ragged island. Launched in 48 days after laying the keel. 180 CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. 3 a i O 00 O O c V S Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo, and estimated value, &c. 09 a. IS 02 ! - - 8. % <j & 1-8 GOV McKEAN. Schr. Schr. Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr 5 G 3 14 15 6 16 G5 50 11 143 140 40 105 Capt. A. Lucct, &c. . . . Philadelphia. . Portsmouth.. . 2 1 3 ; .... F pork S. &c GOV. PLUMER Ps., &c 184 tons. 3 J5CO 000 GOV. SHELBY GOV. TOMPK1NS \ Capt. J. Skinner. ) Capt. N. Shaler, &c. ) Capt. Murphy, &c.... Capt. N. Green, c.... New York . . . Baltimore .... 3 1 3 5 G ! 12 5 8 7 1 7 GRAMPUS D. G.,C., R., W.,&c... A.D. G.,L. R.,W.,&c. GRAND TURK GRAND NAPOLEON GRECIAN Schr. Sclir. 1 Schr.; Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Brig. Brig. Brig. Schr. Sloop Sloop , Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. 4 5 4 2 7 10 14 10 3 10 5 ^3 (1 3 4 1 12 4 4 1 10 17 2 5 1 5 C 1 27 GO 5 9 23 115 70 100 110 29 80 G8 45 45 20 30 30 10 50 10 21 .VI 100 30 24 20 12 85 17 Cnpt. Phillips GROWLER Capt. N. Lindsay, &e. . Capt. Geo. Wcems ... Salem 1 2 ] CI.,D.G.,W.,&c G4 tons. 141 tons. 220 tons. HALCYON Baltimore .... Philadelphia. . HANNAH AND ELIZA.... HANNAH AND ELIZA.. 2. HARLEQ.UIN HARMONY HARPY Massachusetts Baltimore .... 109 tons. Bt, Ft., D. G., R., S., \V ,&c Capt. Nichols, &c 7 5- 2 .... HARPY 2.. HARRISON .....< Capt II. Perry ) Baltimore .... 1 2 3 1 .... 41 r )0000 dipt J. Taylor \ H YWK i Capt. W. H. Trippe... ! Cnpt. P. Lc Cliartier. . . Capt. Lamisen. Capt. J. Coombs, &c.. Capt. S. Singleton, &c HAZARD .. It S Massachusetts 42 tons. 83 tor.s. 12 tons. 1">4 tons. 7G tons. 106 tons. HAZARD 2. . HAZARD 3.. HAZARD 4.. Massachusetts 1 HEBE HELEN Massachusetts Massachusetts HENRY Capt. T. Bowditch, &c HENRY GUILDER 1 HERALD : New York...; 1 1 1 .... HERALD 2.. J Miller &c HERMIT Capt R. Taber New Bedford. G tons. HERO Capt. T. Waterman.. Capt. A. Bunows. ... Capt. M. Woolan .... Capt. J. Grant o 3 1 4 1 1 1 1 HIBFRNI\ Philadelphia. . Baltimore ... 2 G tons. Nails R S &c HIGH FLYER HIGH FLYER -2.. CAPTURES. DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1815. One, the Prince Adolphus packet, of 8 guns and 3G men, with the Gov. of Demarara among her passengers, sent to Philadelphia. Burnt one. Burnt 14, released 1; was chased by the U. S. brig Argus, which supposing to be an enemy, threw overboard guna to escape. Burnt 1, lost 1 ; off the Canaries lost her captain in a brush with a sloop of war; one prize had on board 50 men. Burnt 6, lost 1, re-recaptured 2, ransomed 1, and released 1. Pierced for 22 guns; captured by the Belle Poulc frigate, April, 1813- Captured by the Jasseur in Chesapeake bay, May 2d, 1814. Captured by the Electra, 18, off St. Peter s, after a chase of 6 hours, July 7, 1313. Captured by the Bulwark off George s shoal, 4 dys out, October 23, 1814. Destroyed 4, recaptured 1 ; two of the prizes were Transport ships of G guns each ; one was the Pkt. Princess Elizabeth, 8 guns and 38 men; made a feeble resistance; disarmed and ransomed her for $10,000. Probably the same cruiser. Destroyed 3, ransomed 2 ; lost her captain in an action with an English sloop of war. Captured by the Pique frigate off Silver Keys, April 26, 1814 ; was only commissioned the previous montk. Prize was recaptured and re-recaptured ; see Acton. The cargo being Indigo from Laguayra; carried into New York. The cargo of the ship Friendship alone was estimated as per table ; the brig was the packet Little Catharine of G guns. This cruiser was subsequently captured by the Acasta and Poictiers at sea, December 25, 1812. Captured after a chase of 4 hours, and the loss of 2 guns, by the Armede and Endymion, at sea, August 15, 1815. 1 ransomed, 1 recaptured, and a prize crew put on board, who carried her into Charleston, S. C. A small vessel of this name, manned by volunteers, was fitted out in Stonington to capture the British schooner Fox, of 3 guns, a tender to a 74, and commanded by a Lieut, and was successful. This cruiser was missing at the close of the war. Same name captured H. B. M. schooner Fox, of 3 guns, and sent her to Stonington. * 3 armed, and one a packet. See Table of Actions. Was captured by the Poictiers, 74. February, 1813. Captured by the Barrosa frigate, November 14, 1814. ? if regularly commissioned. 27 182 CAPTURES, U. S. PRIVATEEKS. BD J o m f- p g S Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo, or estimated value. . 15 3 m bf CO IP 03 30 HIRAM Sloop Brig. 1,2 18 33 150 Cnpt J Wilson Rhode Island. New York.... 45 tons. One $300,000 HOLKAR Capt. J. Rowland 1 2 1 1 .... 1 HOLKAR 2. . HOLLINS Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Sloop Schr. Schr. Ship. Brig. Schr. 18 5 1 3 14 2 6 10 12 20 1 100 20 50 CO 73 8 40 98 50 70 1UO HOPE Capt E Boden ...... Philadelphia.. ... 1 HORNET Capt. T. Frost Capt F Thoma 1 ^ Baltimore .... .... .... 1 HORNET 2.. HUNTER 1 HUNTRESS Rhode Island. 99 tons. 211 tons. HUSSAR Capt. J. Myrrick, &c. . Capt. F. Jenkins, &c.. Capt. R. Thorndikc... . Capt. J. Pierce, &c.... Cnpt S. Tucker HUSSAR I1YDER ALLY n Priz i IDA INCREASE Massachusetts 96 tons. INDUSTRY Ig. Schr. Schr. Schr. chr. Ship. Schr. Schr. 5 G 5 1 16 6 17 26 35 82 29 CO 75 Capt. Thos. Rice, &c.. Capt. A. Thompson... Capt. J. White, &c.... Capt. D. McKenney... Capt. P. Destei-becho.. Capt. E. Sturdevant... 5 i ! 1 j\CA INO j INTENTION INVINCIBLE 1 ISLEY 4 1 I 1 2 1 Ft.,D.G.,F.,0.,W.,&c ISAAC HULL Massachusetts. 1 G. Dust&Opium; $90,000 S., W., Molasses, &c ... JACOB JONES Ship. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Soo, Schr. Schr. Ship. Ship. Boat, Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. 16 5 } 5 18 3 5 2 7 8 16 16 2 3 2 1 4 67 80 50 50 20 20 40 80 ao 108 100 13 20 38 8 23 73 Capt J. Robberts . . . JACK S FAVORITE Capt. Johnson. . . . Capt. Jos. Skinner . . ) Capt. D. Williams... $ Cap Z Crowell . . New York... . 1 3 1 2 JAMES MUNROE New York.... 1 JANET 161 tons. 153 tons. N. S., PS..&C. 165 tons. 145 tons. Bt., R., St., Crates, &c. . JAVA JEFFERSON Capt. J. Downer Salem Capt S Field ... iVow Yr.rk .... 1 4 1 JEHU JOEL BARLOW Capt. 0. Champlin .... Capt. J. Crowninshield. New London. JOHN 4 6 3 .... i JOHN . 2 JOHN 3.. JOHN SLEIGH New Orleans. . St. Mary s... 1 .... I 23 tons. Capt. J. Chevalue JOHN AND GEORGE JOHN AND MARY .. 55 tons. Ce., S., &c JONQ.UILLE 2 2 . " JOSEPH AND MARY.., CAPTURES. 183 DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1815. The brig Emu, of 10 juns, 25 men, and 49 female convicts. This cruiser was chased on shore off N. London by the Orpheus frigate, and destroyed after a gallant resistance. The ship Aurora, 12 guns, sent into Newport. Missing at the close of the war. Commissioned in December, 1613, with G guns and 33 men, under Capt. P. Southcomb. Divested and released. Was chased on shore near Cape Henry and bilged, crew escaping, early in the war. ? If not the same cruiser. Out of a convoy. Was chased, and finally captured by the Phccbe at sea, Dec. 23, 1812, after having thrown overboard 12 of her guns. Was captured by the Saturn off Sandy Hook, 1st cruise, May 25, 1814, after having thrown overboard 8 of her guns. One recaptured on our coast, Capt. Oxnard and some of the crew escaping wounded, and the pilot killed. The H. A was chased 3 days by the Salsette frigate, and was finally captured in the E. I. by the Owen Glendour, May, 1814, after a running fight of 10 hours. Was chased 27 times; threw overboard all but 4 guns, and was finally captured by the Newcastle at sea, August 9, 1814. Destroyed June 13, 1814, in Buzzard Bay, by the Superb and Nimrod. British account. Captured by the Arab, off Cape Sambro, November 3, 1813, and afterwards recaptured and recommissioned. Chased on Cape Roman Shoals by the Recruit, and lost, November 2, 1813. Chased on Raccoon Key by the Severn; beat off her boats, and blew up the vessel, escaping to the shore on a raft; 2 men captured in the surf. Captured by the Spartan, 38, off Annapolis, July 19, 1812, and sent to Halifax. Captured by the Armide at sea, August 16, 1814, having thrown overboard 10 of her guns in the chase. Captured by the Jason at sea. N. B. There is some doubt of there being lico vessels of this name. In her passage to and from the East Indies. Reported to have sailed with 20 guns and 127 men. Tonnage 555. One valued at $75,000. Destroyed 3. The ship Harmony was recaptured by the foreigners among her prize crew; the prize commander thrown overboard, and the vessel car ried to England. In a 3 weeks cruise, 3 prizes were released, and one recaptured. One was armed with 10 guns, 1 with 8 guns, and 1 with 4 guns. 2d cruise. Was captured by the Peruvian, 18, February G, 1813. The ship Ned, of 10 guns and 1C men, sent into Salem. Ransomed 1, destroyed 1, and converted 1 into a cartel for prisoners. Lost several men in a rencontre with the privateer Nonsuch, of Baltimore, by mistake. Was subsequently captured by the boats of the Narcissus, 38, November 25, 1812. 184 CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. H CO a 09 c o c Q> S Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo and estimated value. & jo 03 1 n . ! oT m ti. ; 1 J* CC 03 1TTT TATVA 9\TITFT Schr. Sloop * Schr. Schr. Schr. Boat. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Sloop Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr . Schr. Boat. Schr. Schr. Schr. Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Bri . Schr. 3 1,1 12 6 1 9 S. A 7 14 1 5 4 1 2 2 3 1 2 1 1 2 6 6 2 1 5 1 6 25 5 130 24 45 G 120 20 100 110 19 22 45 50 20 20 22 11 20 14 20 6 34 40 28 G 60 60 36 45 7 40 140 30 96 30 50 Ca t H Coo er JUNO .... Capt. W. Comstock . . . Capt. J. Almeda, &c. .. Rhode Island. Baltimore .... New York.... 54 tons. Ce., D. G.,S.,and C.... KEMP 4 7 3 1 KING OF ROME LADY MADISON o D. G. and Provisions, . . . 3 tons LARK New York... j LAWRENCE Baltimore .... 1 8 3 j 1 Bt., F., W., Barley, &c. LEADER LEO Capt. J. Hewes, &c ... Capt C. Libby Baltimore .... 17 Priz LEO 278 tons ... LEONIDAS 135 tons. 2CG tons. Valuable T FOPAPD Capt. P. Drinkwater... Capt. B. Pendleton.... Capt. Pratt, &c... LEWIS New London. 1 LIBERTY 1 Bt., D. G., Turtle, &c... 26 tons. N. S.,& W. India goods Valuable LILLY Massachu etts LION Cnpt. J. Hitch, &c 1 Priz 2 6 3 LION 2.. Capt. T. Cloutman,c. Capt. A. Sweet Baltimore . .. . 15 LITTLE ANGELICA ! 82 tons. 6 tons. 109 tons. 22 tons. 9 tons. LITTLE BELT Capt. D. Sheffield New York . . . LITTLE CHARLES Capt. H. Hunstable... Capt. T. Freeman Capt. H. Cumpston... New York . . . LITTLE DICK Massachusetts Ma achusetts LIVELY LIZARD .. LORAON ... 51 tons. LOTTERY Capt. T. Southcomb. . . Capt. E. Golden LOUISI ANA New York . . . 66 tons. LOVELY CORNELIA LOVELY LASS Charleston... . North Carolina 16 Priz cs.. 1 Cnpt. J. Smith, U.S.N. $10,000 25 tons. LUCY LUDLOW Capt. Mudge Massachusetts 31 tons. LYNX 1 Schr.! 6 1 Brig. 16 Schr. 3 Schr. 6 Schr. 6 Schr. 3 MACDONOUGII .... Capt. 0. Wilson Capt. Jas Gill ft 2 A., Ps., St., Malt, Ac... 150 tons. B., Bt., F.,Fl.,St.,&c.. MACDONOUGH 2.. MACEDONIAN New York. . . . Capt. P. Townsend.... Portsmouth .. 3 7 3 1 MACEDONIAN ".. Capt. D. E!wcll,&c.. Salem........ 4 3 M.&N*.S.,Ps.,Rice.&c. CAPTURES. 185 DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1815. Captured by the Nymphe, May 12, 1813. Threw overboard 2 guns in the chase. One prize was formerly the 0. H. Perry schooner; one, prize ship, was lost on Charleston Bar. This cruiser was missing at the close of the war. Was captured by the Wolverine in 1813. One given up to the prisoners. Captured the sloop Traveller, cargo of Dry Goods, Wine, &c.; sent her to Machias. Had a fight with a brig of war; captured 8 vessels out of one fleet, one formerly the Shadow, privateer of Philadelphia; destroyed 4. In one instance called the "Lcandcr," of Providence. Destroyed 13, ransomed 3 for $60,000, 1 cast away. Finally captured by the Granicus off C. Spartel, December 2, 1814, after a chase of 11 hours, and loss of one gun. An East Indian valued at $2,000,000 recaptured, first divested of $60,000. Probably the same vessel as above. By some accounts a vessel of this force and name sailed out of Boston, and was captured. Prize armed with 8 guns. The cruiser was soon after captured by the Hope Tender, August 13, 1812, and sent into Halifax. One a privateer of 2 guns and 30 men; 1 sent in worth 60,000; 1 chased on shore and destroyed; 1 ransomed, and 2 given up to prisoners. Sent into Marblehead, where, according to some accounts, the cruiser belonged. Destroyed and carried into L Orient, a cargo valued at $400,000; also commissioned out of Massachusetts, and sometimes called "Lt/on." Captured by the Prometheus, 16, at sea, March 8, 1814. Captured by 9 boats of the squadron, armed with 200 men, in Chesapeake bay, February 9, 1813; the captain and 18 killed or wounded; the enemy 6 killed or wounded. Destroyed 15, and despatched a brig for the U. S., which was subsequently wrecked on the coast of Florida. Captured by the Circe, May 4, 1813, after a chase of 19 hours, and loss of 4 guns by the privateer, which was 40 days out, and no prizes. Missing at the close of the war. Captured by boats of the British squadron in Chesapeake bay, April 3, 1813, with 3 other cruisers. Sent the prizss to Frances was missing at the close of the war; supposed to have been captured by the Bacchante. Sunk ship Sir Edward Pellew, of 2 guns and 19 men; destroyed 3, sent in a brig of 12 guns, and 1 of 8 guns; missing at the close of the war. This cruiser was commissioned in December, 1813; her tonnage 252. 3 armed with from 2 to 14 guns; carried the latter by boarding; a brig of G guns also resisted; transport No. 50 had a cargo valued at $60,000. Was finally captured by the Spartan, 38| in the Bay of Fundy, August 3, 1812, crew generally escaping to the shore. 186 CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. a a O 09 a O c V S, Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo and estimated value. 1 a CO M pa J= O W oT 14 </2 MADISON 2. . Boat. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. 1 10 7 4 6 8 4 9 15 1 3 5 5 2 2 1 1 1 1 11 3 8 4 1 20 135 40 40 50 46 10 100 110 20 4G 45 32 9 14 15 9 36 50 104 29 35 16 8 Capt A. Allen 18 tons. Bt., D. G., F., Flour, Ac. 244 tons. 80 tons. F.,R.,S., W.,&c 346 tons. 64 tons. MAMMOTH Capt. Rowland, &c Capt. J. Young Capt. A. McCally.... Cpt. J. Bedois, &c.... Capt. J. Taylor Baltimore .... 3 12 2 1 MANLEUS MANHATTAN Massachusetts New York.... M ARENGO ... 8 MARIA MARIA 2. . Capt. J. Beccher Capt. Chas. Bulkley... MARS New London. 11 Priz 3 MARS 2.. i ... Ce.,S.,R., St.,&c Ill tons MARS 3.. MARS 4 . . Capt. Coit ..... Cnpt. J. Brooks, &c. 1 Capt. J. Fisher \ Portland V i MARS 5.. Massachusetts New York . 140 tons. MARS G.. dipt. C. Libby MARY MARY 2.. Capt. R. Humphreys. . Capt. J. Sturdevant. ... Capt. J. Pritchard, &c. Capt. N. Edgcomb. . . . Capt. Sicard, &c Capt. J. P. Chazel Capt. H. Rantin,&c... Capt. J. Selby 62 tons. 22 tons. 15 tons. 60 tons. C.,D. G.,0.,R.,W.... MARY 3.. Massachusetts Massachusetts Massachusetts Charleston . . . Charleston. Philadelphia . . MARY 4 MARY 5.. MARY ANN < 1 2 1 2 1 * t . MATILDA .... METEOR 219 tons. C.,D.G.,F.,Fi.,St.,&c. 133 tons. 72 tons. MIDAS Baltimore .... Massachusetts. 1 3 6 4 MILO Capt. S. Burnlmm Capt. J. Peters MINERVA MODLE MONKEY Schr. Brig. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Brig. Sloop Schr. 4 12 14 1 2 5 1 6 8 4 2 1 21 90 100 50 14 40 20 45 24 10 5 30 Capt. J. Glover Massachusetts. 193 tons. Bt.,Ft., R., specie D. G., cocoa, iron, &c... MONTGOMERY Capt. J. Stroul, &c.... Capt. G. Fellows 2 1 3 3 1 1 . . > MORGIANA New York.... MORNING STAR Capt. A. Tucker MORO Capt. R. Hamilton.... Massachusetts. 18 tons. NANCY I NANCY 2.. Capt. T Burton Massachusetts 15 tons. Wine &c . NED Capt, J . Dowson, &c. . Capt. J. Endicolt 1 NEW HAZARD 281 tons. 165 tons. 79 tons. NEW PACKET NEW YORK New York . | NONPAREIL.. 1 CAPTURES. 187 DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1810. Made cartels of 3, sunk one, and burnt the remainder. Was at sea when peace was ratified. 376 tons burthen. One under Spanish colors. Burnt one and sent all the others in. During a cruise of 100 days, in which she only fired 7 shot, and returned with $100,000 on board. This cruiser was chased 11 times, and finally driven on Rockaway beach by a 74 and frigate, 40 of her crew escaped with J1G,000. At sea at the close of the war, and supposed to be lost. Commissioned in Dec., 1813, under Capt. T. Holmes, with 4 guns and 14 men. A cruiser of this name destroyed by the boats of the English squadron off Sandy Hook, March 7, 1814. Captured by the Heron at sea, July 7, 1814. All armed, 1 with 12 and another with 10 guns, and both with 17 men each. May 5ih, 1813, while under Copt. Charriol, was captured by the Sapphire, 18, and company, off the Isle of Vache, and 1 man killed in the chase. The brig Ranger resisted, and had her captain killed after a short engagement. See Table of Actions. One a brig of 14 guns, 1 a privateer schooner (Dash) of 5 guns and 40 men; burnt 4. Commission finally revoked by President Madison. Pierced for 12 guns ; cut out of Little Egg Harbor by the boats of the Nieraon frigate, May 25th, 1814. Enemy s account. Both ships armed with 12 guns and 25 men each ; captured at sea, May 5, 1813, by the Nymphe, when returning from the English Channel. One burnt, 1 converted into a cartel, and 1 recaptured, but subsequently given up. The privateer was at sea at the close of the war. Captured by the Maidstone, 38, in the Bay of Fundy, and burnt, Aug. 1, 1812. Commissioned 12th July previous. This cruiser was also armed with 4 swivels ; the prize was the brig Resolution. The brii: Malvinia of 10 guns, after a severe resistance. This privateer, Capt. Hackelt, was finally captured by the Royalist, 18, Sept. 6, 1813, after a chase of 4 days. Captured by the Decouverte, 12, July, 1812. 188 CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. 1 DQ C c S Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo, and estimated value. .1- m E 1 ! 72 NONSUCH Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Ship. Brig. Schr. 12 8 2 4 16 1 8 4 100 45 12 10 22 120 16 75 50 40 14 5 20 20 11 100 20 50 120 14 u 32 20 24 8 37 170 57 35 35 1 3 ... Bt., D. G., bullocks 302 tons. 1C tons. 11 tons. 175 tons. NONSUCH 2. . Capt. Geo. Dunton. . . . Capt. G. Titcomb Capt. R. Kathrcas.,... Cnpt. H. Perry, &c... OLIVE Massachusetts. Massachusetts. ORANGE ORB ORDERS IN COUNCIL New York .... 1 3 i ORION ORLANDO Capt. J. Babson, &c. . . o i i D.G.,B.,W.,S., lumber. 114 tons. 44 tons. 4 tons. 5 tons. 157 tons 22 tons. 11 tons. Ce.,S.,0., S., &c 75 tons. ORLEANS Massachusetts. Massachusetts. OTHO Capt. Wm. Thomas.. . OWL PACIFIC PARAGON PARROT Boat. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr 4 2 10 4 2 ( 3 116 2 6 2 8 1 4 2 6 17 5 4 6 Capt J. Welden Capt. W. Weston Massachusetts. Massachusetts. Massachusetts. .... .... Capt J Webster . PARTRIDGE PATAPSCO Capt. R. Moon, &c. . . . Capt. Thos. Percival... Capt. W. Merrihew... ( Capl. J. Hazard . . . ) ( Capt. A. Taylor, &c *> Capt R Rich 1 ! 2 .... PATRIOT Massachusetts. New York. . . . New York.... Massachusetts. PATRIOT 2.. 9 e Priz 7 PAUL JONES 2 PEACOCK 95 tons. PERRY PERT Capt. R. McDonald, &c. Capt N Ray o 4 &16 Philadelphia 104 tons. 263 tons. 145 tons. P., R.,S.,&c 19 tons. 275 tons. PHyETON Capt J Webb PHILCENI Capt W. Wells PILOT Capt M Clark 2 .... PILOT 2,. Capt. P. Sturdevant . . . Capt. H. Bolton Capt. A. Adams, &c... Capt T Handy PIKE Baltimore .... .... .... PIONEER POLLY 1 1 1 S., R. &c... POLLY ... 2 POLLY 3.. Salem . 2 5 1 2 1 B.,Bt., C., D. G.,S.,4c. R,&c POLLY 4.. POOR SAILOR . Schr.; 1 Brig. 9 Schr.j 5 Bri s . 20 Sloop 1 2 Schr. <J 60 90 45 72 20 30 Capt. P. Lachlin Charleston ..J 1 Portsmouth,. . 1 PORTSMOUTH 2 $800 000 PORTSMOUTH PACKET.. PORCUPINE Capt. T. Beckfbnl, &c. Capt. J. Boynton Cant. E. Staples... PRESIDENT 80 tons. PRICE .. 1 . CAPTURES. 189 DURING THE WAH WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1815. Captured the privateer Joseph and Mary by mistake, killing and wounding several of her crew. Captured by the Surveilhnte, Jan. 1st, 1813, after a chase of 5 hours and loss of 10 guns, having previously beaten off the cutter Welling ton of 12 e;uns and f>7 men, after an action of 1 hour and 22 minutes. Captured by the Emulous, 18, Oct. 19, 1813, in Passamaquoddy Bay. Returned to port with her prizes. This cruiser was 218 tons burthen, and in some instances is called a schooner. Captured by the boats of the Nymphe, off Cape Cod, after a chase of 8 hours, Aug. 15, 1813. The brig was the Europa of 8 guns and 22 men ; was chased by the La Hague, 74, and escaped ; original armament C guns. Burnt, sunk, and destroyed, in a cruise of 56 days 1812. Ship Canada, lOgune, 100 soldiers, and 42 horses; 2 captured and 1 wrecked. May 23, 1813, captured on the coast of Ireland by the Lconidas, after a chase, in which 5 men were wounded out of 85, her crew at the time. 18 prizes were divested of their valuables and destroyed in the West Indies, and one was given up to accommodate prisoners. Sent 1 to France, ransomed I, and gave 1 to prisoners. Escaped when surrendered by 5 frigates and 1 brig of war. Captured by the Sophie, in Chesapeake Bay, Dec. 31, 18J3 Enemy s account. Was first commissioned with 5 guns and 41 men. Captured by the Barbadoes, 1C, off St. Domingo, April 10, 1814, after a chase of GO hours. Captured by the Statira, 38, off the Bay of Fundy, Aug. 11, 1819. Beat offa sloop of C guns, after killing many of her crew. Probably the same vessel as the above; had an encounter with the boats of a man-of-war, and beat them off with loss, in 1812. Lost at sea in 1813; was only 44 tons burthen. Burnt 1, ransomed 1, and made cartels of 2. This cruiser sailed from Portsmouth in Nov., 1814, and was absent at the close of the war. Formerly the privateer Liverpool. Captured by the Fantonee, 18, at sea, Oct. 5, 1813. Captured by the Acasta and company, after a chase of 100 miles. Returned from France, June 17, 1813. A beautiful vessel. Captured by the Iris, after a chase of 13 hours, with her prize, April 13, 1813. 28 190 CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. 00 09 00 c 5 o a) S Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo, and estimated value. 1 W CO 1 OB CL. . o *J 53 PRINCE NEUFCHATEL... PRI3CILLA Brig.; 17 127 60 5 60 35 Capt. J. Ordronou, &c. New York.... 3 11 1 3 Bt., Ce., Cl., D. G., Ps., &c. Ill tons. 3 tons. 94 tons PROMPT Capt. H. DcKoven.... Capt. N. Hopkins, &c. New York.... PROVIDENCE Schr. Schr. Schr. 8 3 14 PYTHAGORAS auiz RACER Schr. Schr. Brig. Brig. Boat. G 5 10 12 36 6 40 88 20 Capt D Chaytor . . RACHEL RAMBLER Capt.S. Edes, &c Capt. J. Appleliy 3 1 1 3 1 1 2 2 1 12 RAMBLER 2.. Bristol Connecticut, R., S., W., &c RAMILES RANGER Cl oil &c RAPID Brig. Schr. Brig. Brig. Boat. Schr. Brig. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. 14 ( 1 ( 1 1C G 1 G 5 1 14 1 84 60 70 120 30 6 75 35 40 130 14 45 < Capt. W. Crabtree. ) (Capt. J. Weeks.... J Capt. J.Princhett, &c.. Capt. \V.Saunders,&c. Portland Charleston . . . Philadelphia .. Massachusetts. 190 tons ...... RAPID 2.. 2 3 D. G., R.,S., tobacco.... Bt., Cc., N. S.,S.,&c... 24G tons. 3 tons. 206 tons. RATTLESNAKE RATTLESNAKE 2.. RAZOR Capt. J. Sturdevant.... Capt. E. Sturdevant... Capt. B. Parker, &c... Capt. J. Mansfield, &c. REAPER REGENT REGULATOR 1 .. REINDEER 2 2 1 Bt., Ft.,0., W.,&c 144 tona. 35 tons. Cod fish. REINDEER 2.. Capt H Rihl REPUBLICAN Capt. Geo. Reynolds.. RESOLUTION RETALIATION Schr. 6 100 4 140 120 45 1 .... RETURN 5 tons. 0.,R.,S.,W., specie.... REVENGE Schr. Brig. Schr. 14 12 2 Capt. R. Miller, &c.... Capt. W. Langdon Baltimore .... Norfolk . 3 1 1 2 .... 2 1 3 REVENGE 2.. REVENGE 3.. F., salt, &c REVENGE 4.. REVENGE 5.. Schr. Schr. Sloop Schr. Schf. Schr. Schr. 14 2 1,2 1 10 fl 140 18 7 35 50 120 RO Capt. Wm. Butler Capt J Welden 1, 2 1 Ce., Bt., S REVENGE 6.. REVENGE 7.. New York. 18 tons. 30 tons. REVENGE 8.. RIGHT OF SEARCH New York. Norfolk 2 4 4 2 1 2 .... RODGER ROLLA.. Baltimore . . D. G. . ordnance. <tc CAPTURES. 191 DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 ie 1815. Destroyed 13, sent some to France. This famous cruiser was finally captured by Sir Geo. Collier s squadron, in Dec., 1814. Captured by the 3 masted schooner Dominica, 14, after a chase of 10 hours, during which threw overboard all but 4 guns, Sept. 11, 1812. Captured, after an action of 20 minutes, by the Bream, 10, offShelburne, Aug. 9, 1812. Cut out of Little Egg Harbor, May 25, 1814, by the enemy their account. Captured, after considerable loss on both sides, by the boats of the English squadron in Chesapeake Bay, April 3, 1813. Captured by the Heron, 1813. One prize a transport ship of 1C guns. Voyage to China, absent 11 months. The Portuguese surrendered one prize to the enemy. Chased another ship on shore. The prize ship Union of 1G guns, was recaptured and subsequently wrecked ; and the R. was captured, off Sierre Leone, by the Thais, March 31, 1813. Burnt the prizes. One armed with 8 guns ; sent all into Portland. The R. captured by the Maidstone and Spartan, Oct. 17, 1812, after a chase of 11 hours, and the loss of guns, boats, &c. Prize ship "Experience," cargo {J250.000 ; prize schooner " Searcher," a privateer of 1 gun and 20 men ; burnt her, and ransomed a brig. $1,000,000 ; sent most of the prizes into Norway. The R. was finally captured by the Hyperion, at sea, June 3, 1814. Destroyed by the boats of the Forth, in Little Egg Harbor, Sept. 19, 1814, after a gallant resistance, and loss of 2 killed and 2 wounded. Captured by the Colibri, 18, off Cape Sable, Aug. 12, 1812. Was commissioned only one month previous. Destroyed two, and gave one to the prisoners. Was absent at the close of the war. Sent to New York. Burnt 2. This cruiser was first commissioned with 8 guns, afterwards with 10, &c. One recaptured second time ; destroyed 2. Was captured off Cape Henry by the Narcissus, March 29, 1813. One wrecked, crew and cargo saved. Beat off a sloop of 6 guns, after a severe action of 4 hours, and was soon after captured by a 3 mast ed schooner, of 17 suns, after a short resistance; had 1 man killed and 3 wounded 1812? Captured by the Belle Poule, after a chase of 9 hours, May 11, 1813. New, just out of port. The sloop wrecked on Chingoteague Shoal. The cruiser captured, Dec., 1812, by the Paz schooner of war ; armament and crew very much reduced at the time. One H. B. M. packet Windsor Castle, of 10 guns and 32 men, besides 9 passengers. Was at sea at the close of the war. Threw overboard 4 of her guns in a gale, and afterwards took these prizes, carrying 58 guns and 150 men = $2,000,000. Was finally cap tured by the Loire frigate, off Long Island, Dec. 10, 1813, after having one mast shot away. 192 CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. 03 c 3 W S Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo, and estimated value. GO C. & i da 09 h Schr. Schr. [ Schr. Schr. , Schr. 12 13 2 8 (10 132 120 35 25 44 100 12 20 50 125 140 25 125 52 10 110 110 50 18 80 50 100 90 35 10 35 45 1C 40 100 54 25 100 20 35 30 9 56 6 1 6 2 3 1 3 R.,S.,&c Variety 1 500 000 . . ROSS1E Baltimore .... 4 ROVER ROVER 2.. Capt. Jas. Sawyer Massachusetts. 18 tons. C.,D. G., 0., W., silks. 10 tons. 80 tons SABINE Baltimore .... N. Hampshire. Massachusetts. Baltimore .... 1 3 1 .... Capt. J. Rowland. Capt J Hall SALSBURY Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Zebcc Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. G 1 10 16 4 G 5 1 9 7 G 4 7 6 11 1 3 5 3 7 9 2 4 4 6 3 3 1 Capt J Stephens SARAH ANN 1 1 5 1 9 3 Ce.,S.,&c SARANAC Capt H Da^hiell CAR A TOR A. ( Capt. A. Riker \ New York.... e F.,D.G.,R.,S.,W.,iv y. 170 tons. A., C.,Ce., D.G.,R,S., Ps., &c. SATURN I Capt. O.Wooster,&c J Capt. E. McGrone Capt. J. P. Chazel Cnpt W Fernald SAUCY JACK Charleston ... G G 9 2 SCIENCE SCORPION Capt. J. Osborn ( Capt. Perry > j Capt.C.Wooster,&c. J Capt. J. Taylor, &c. .. Capt. R. D Elville Capt R. Hart Salem New York ... 4 20 1 1 1 2 SCOURGE Bt.,C.,Ce.,N.S.,Silks > &c. 175 tons SHADOW SHARK New York .... .... I D G. $40 000 . . SHEPHERD SINE dUA NON Capt. A. Luce, &c Capt. D. Gray, &.C.... Capt. E. Pasteur, &c. . Boston l 1 .... .... C., Cc.,S.,&c $23,000 SIRO .. SNAPDRAGON N. Carolina .. Philadelphia.. 5 3 -; F , D G Mahogany SNAPPER 172 tons SNOW BIRD S. AM. COASTER Capt S Stacy .... 2 Provisions. 71 tons. Capt. E. Copeland .... Capt. J. Boyer, &c. . . . Capt. J. Burch, <fcc. . . . Capt. G.Gardner, &c.. N. Carolina SPARK New York . . . . ; 2 3 SPARROW Baltimore New York 2 C.,D. G., &c 122 tons. 189 tons. B R Claret &c SPARTAN SPARTAN 2.. SPENCER Capt. G. Moore, &c . . . Capt. Z. Miller Philadelphia..- .. 2 SPITFIRE SPITFIRE 2.. Capt. F. Burnham .... Capt. R. Beluche Capt. W. Watson 269 tons. SPY New Orleans . 1 SQ.UANDO STAR ST. MICHAEL S Massachusetts. 64 tons. 71 tons. 59 tons 4 33 toni, STEPHAN1 Capt. F. Reginson .... Massachusetts. MassRchusuUi. i SUPERB Cant, W. Patterson , . . CAPTURES. 193 DulUNG THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1813 TO 1815. Sent the prizes into Southern ports. Was first commissioned with only 3 guns. With 217 prisoners and 3G98 tons of shipping, a portion of which were sent to Newfoundland in a brig. Burnt 7 of the prizes. See Action. The King s packet "John Bull," chased on shore on Crooked Island. " This and No. 2 is probably the same cruiser. Burnt 1. The prize ship Countess of Harcourt was armed with G guns and 90 men, including passengers. Commission returned. This prize carried 10 guns, and resisted until 4 of her crew were wounded. The S. A. was captured and carried into New Providence, October, 1812. One, a tender to the Dragon, 74, commanded by a lieutenant with 13 men ; sunk both. Was absent at the close of the war. Several armed and resisted ; 2 wrecked, crew saved ; 2 burnt, 1 sunk, 3 ransomed. The ship Quebec, 1G guns and 52 men, had a cargo valued at $300,000. Eurnt 3 ; cut out a brig of IGguns from Demarara; made a tender of a Kingston packet. Was driven high and dry in a gale, at St. Mary s, September, 1813. Captured by the Emulous, at sea, Aug. 25, 1812, when only a few days out. The schooner was wrecked. A cruise of 12 months in the North Sea ; took 420 prisoners ; sent several of the prizes to Norway. In an action with the T. Ship Mary, killed their Captain and 2 men, and wounded 3. Absent at the close of the war. By one account a scbr. of same tonnage carried 15 guns. Reported lost, with all on board. Supposed to have run under. This cruiser was missing at the close of the war, or had not returned from her cruise. Commissioned Deo. 17, 1812 tonnage 134. Was at sea when peace was ratified. Reported to have been captured ofif Madeira, 1815. Was formerly the " William." The " Loyal Sam," of 10 guns. Jan. 13, 1813, the Siro was captured, after a chase of 12 hours, by the Pelican, and recaptured by the U. S. Sloop Wasp, Capt. Blakely. Burnt four, ransomed one, and gave two to the prisoners. The cargo of one prize valued at $500,000. A Capt. O. Burns and N. Gra ham also commanded this cruiser. Captured by three British Frigates, Dec. 12, 1812, after being completely riddled by their shot. Three were released, being of little value coast of Portugal. Cruiser afterwards altered to a Brig, of 5 guns. ? Lost one man in an action with the Ship Aim well, of 18 guns and 51 men, which she drove on shore oft" Surinam, after a resistance of 3 hours. This cruiser was several times commissioned, with different armaments her burthen 1G9 tons. Commissioned Aug. 31, 1812 55 tons. Ship Jane, of 20 guns sent into New Orleans. This cruiser was only 15 tons burthen. Captured by the Superb, off Bellisle, Feb. 9, 1813. 194 CAPTURES.- U. S. PRIVATEERS. g O 00 c 3 o C U Z Commanded by Out of ENEMY S Cargo, and estimated value. 93 CL IB ( 09 M m 1 m g-d J9"3 CO SUPERIOR Boat Schr Schr Schr Schr Sloop Boat. 10 6 6 6 3 10 120 25 30 40 45 Capt. E. Andrews, &c. Capt. J. Barnes, &c... Massachusetts. 7 tons. Bt Ce D G N S S W SURPRISE Baltimore 5 18 11 ... SURVEYOR Rev. Cut. SWALLOW Capt. J. Boycr, &c. . . Capt. N. Revere 115 tons. 315 tons. 45 tons. 45 QOO SWIFT R. Island . . . . 2 SWORD FISH Schr Schr Schr Schr Schr Schr. 12 3 6 7 C C 8 (10 2 1 82 11 40 SO 19 80 85 50 40 Capt. J. Evans, &c. . . Capt. T. Coward Capt. D. Chaytor, &c. Capt. J. D.Daniels... Gloucester ... .... ... .... 156 tons 117 tons .. SYDNEY 233 tons. F Oil &c SYREN Baltimore . . . . 1 4 .... 1 TAM A-HAMAHA 18G tons TARTAR Capt. F. King, &c. . . . Capt. E. Veazy, &c. C Capt. W. Dobson,&c ( Capt. F. Johnson. Capt. W. Kipp New York... 27G tons New York... New York... 2 G C ... A.,Bt.,D.G.,Ps.,R.,S.,St 20 tons. R., S. 78 tons. 198 tons. 15G tons. {f GOO 000 Schr. Schr. TELEGRAPH TERRIBLE Boat Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Brig. Eastport New York... .... ... 2 ... THE BROTHERS 1 8 1 12 18 14 1 4 12 35 12 80 140 80 30 19 THETIS Capt. J. Parker, &c. . Capt. Z. Crowell THISTLE New York.. THOMAS Portsmouth . 3 1 1 .... THORN Capt. A. Hooper Capt. R. Evans, &c ... Capt. Chas. Johnson. Capt. G. McKay. .... THRASHER Gloucester .. New York.. 1 1 .... Bt.,F.,&c 34 tons. 187 tons. Valuable. Valuable TICKLER TICKLER 2.. TIMOTHY PICKERING .. 1 TOM Schr. Sloop Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Sloop Schr. 14 6 9 5 2 5 16 6 1 3 1 8 140 25 85 42 30 49 160 40 16 60 33 10 Capt. T. Wilson Capt. W. Sherman. . . . Baltimore .... 2 1 TORPEDO 20G tons. 202 tons. 277 tons. 24 tons. 277 tons...... TOMAHAWK Massachusetts. TRANSIT Capt. W. Richardson. . Capt. C. Thomas Capt. Richardson TRIAL Massachusetts. TRUANT TRUE-BLOODED YANKEE TUCKAHOE Portland 64, 21 1 priz 2 es? 1 One J400 000 Capt G Wilson R., S., &c R. g <k c TURN OVER Capt. Southmeade Capt. H. Ferlat.&c. .. Capt. W. Jenkins Capt, W. Morgan, &c, New York. New Orleans . TWO BROTHERS TWO FRIENDS TYRO... Baltimore , . < . f i 1 t 1 108 tons, CAPTURES. 195 DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1815. Destroyed 14 ; dismasted 1 ; wrecked 1. This cruiser was also wrecked on our coast just after the war, and 15 of her crew drowned. Captured by the enemy s boats in York River, June 12, 1813 ; had five wounded. The enemy lost 3 killed and G wounded. While in company with the Holkar, of Machias. Captured by the Elephant, at sea, Dec. 28, 1812, only 12 days out. Was chased 11 hours, and threw overboard 10 guns. Captured by the boats of the squadron, March 9, 1813. Chased one on shore, and was herself chased on shore by the enemy, off the Delaware, Nov. 16, 1814, attacked, set fire to, and deserted. Commissioned Jan. 11, 1813, and sent with despatches to the northwest coast. Chased on shore by the Dragon, 74, near Cape Henry, and burnt, Jan., 1814. By the enemy s account she mounted 18 guns at the time. Sent all but one in. This cruiser was finally captured by the Domingo, 74, and burnt, in December, 1812. One ship of 12 guns, and two of 14 each, with 25 and 30 men. When six days out, Sept. 29, 1813, off Cape North, was captured by the Nymphe, after a 34 hours chase, and loss of 8 guns. Captured by the English squadron, when three weeks out, on her first cruise, Oct. 31, 1812. Captured by the Magicienne, off St. Mary s, Jan. 18, 1813, after a chase of nine hours. All armed. The Ship Braganza, of 12 guns, resisted 55 minutes see, also, Action. April 27, 1813, was captured by the Lyra and com pany armament having been reduced to 6 guns and 36 men. Evidently the same vessel as the " Transit," above. And 270 prisoners, in a cruise of 37 days, on the coast of Ireland and Scotland. Landed nnd took several places, and burnt seven other vessels. This cruiser was fitted out at Brest. Was finally captured and carried into Gibraltar. Burnt one, and released one with prisoners. Was six times chased by men-of-war of the enemy, and at one time surrounded. Burnt the Sloop Venus, of Jamaica. The Privateer Retaliation, of 5 guns and 20 men, taken by surprise by this vessel, fitted out for the express purpose, and not commissioned. 196 CAPTURES. U. S. PRIVATEERS. A to O 00 e c <u S Commanded by Out of ENEMY S * Cargo, and estimated value. a. 02 rn W) U oT 2 . g | W 33 ULTOR Zebec 2 8 12 4 2 16 4 6 2 3 G G 2 1 3 14 4 22 1 2 75 30 53 20 20 50 104 21 25 34 40 30 35 30 20 22 35 85 18 170 50 33 Capt. Mathews, &c. .. Capt S Hill Baltimore .... J 6 3. 4 F., Ps., S., Fustic, &c... 248 tons. ULYSSES Bri UNION Ship Capt. M. OlmstcaJ.... Capt. 0. Hicks, &c Capt G Ward UNION 2 Sloop New York. Massachusetts. New York . . . Salem 35 tons. D.G..&C Valuable 157 tons. 203 tons. 2G tons. 52 tons. UNION 3.. Schr. UNITED WE STAND Schr. Capt W. Story 1 1 ........ UPTON.... Prize 1 Ship VALONA Schr VAN HOLLEN Schr VICTORY Schr VICTORY 2.. Schr VIDETTE Brio- Cant Wm Ward VIPER Schr Capt. D. Dilharbidc... Capt. T.N. Williams.. Capt. R. McCleary. . . . Capt. G. H. Ward, &c. Capt. J. Resbrough ... 2, . Ship = $100,000 VIPER 2. Schr VIRGINIA Schr Norfolk . .* 3S tons. VIVID Brig VIXEN Schr 230 tons. VOLANTE Ship WAMPOA ship Capt. D. Waterman... Capt. G. Chtmiplin... . Capt. J. Taylor, &c. . . New York 356 tons. P., D. G.,& assorted.... D. G.,&c Ce.,S.,R.,&c. WARRIOR Brio- New York... 1 Portland . .. . 4 1 1 o WASHINGTON BOM. WASP J Schr WASP.. ,..2.. Slnnn WASP.. ..3. quir, Philadelphia. . 3 1, 1 .... W.,& $24,000 WAVE . Schr 4 1 4 8 14 1C 7 9 2 14 18 16 5 i 9 20 18 100 60 150 44 85 35 120 160 130 15 65 119 tons. WATER WITCH Schr WATER WITCH 2.. Sehr. WHIG .. a.\, r Capt. E. Bangs, &c. .. Capt. T. Venice, &c... Capt. A. Riggs, &c.... ( Capt. 0. Wilson ... ) 1 Capt. E. Snow <, Baltimore .... 2 3 9 5 3 2 4 25 5 3 1 Bt.,D.G.,Cl.,F.,Ps.,W. Variety $3000000 WILE RENARD gchr YANKEE ; B r j,, YANKEE AMERICAN ... Schr YANKEE LASS Schr. YANKEE PORTER Sloop New York 30 tons. Fs.,Cc., B.,S., Silks ... D. G., Ordnance, &c. . . . YORK.., a,,i,r Capt. E. Staples, &c... Capt. T. W. Story, &c. Capt. A. Riker. Baltimore .... New York . . . 1 2 4 4 .... 1 YORKTOWN \ Ship. ( ! Ship. YOUNG HORNET Boat. YOUNG TE4ZER Schr Capt. W. B. Dobson.. New York . . . 1 1 4 .... F.,0.,R., S.,St YOUNG TEAZER S GHOST Schr YOUNG WASP Ship i 2 10 150 38 Philadelphia* . 2 2 a 2 Ce.,W., Cannon, &c.... ZEBRA Schr ZEPHYR ! Ship. Capt. J. Olcutt CAPTURES. 197 DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1815. One a Brig, of 14 guns ; burnt 7. Was attacked by two armed boats off Long Island ; killed the officer in command, and captured one of the boats, with 8 men. Captured by the Iris, at sea, in January, 1813, after a chase of 30 hours. A Brig, of 10 guns sent to Savannah. The Privateer " Divided we Fall " cruising in company. Prize to the Privateer Diomede. Captured the L. M. Ship Hero, after an action of 20 minutes ; divested her of valuables, and gave her to prisoners, Captured by the Barbadoes, 32, off St. Bartholomews, Feb. 15, 1815. Captured by the Superb and Pyramus, April 15, 1813. Had sent the prize Ship " Victory," of 12 guns, into Camden, Me. Also one 0f this name commissioned in Massachusetts, in 1313, of 214 tons, 4 guns, and 17 men, under Capt. N. Barker. Captured by the Nymphe, at sea, April 90, 1813. Captured by the Curlew, 18, at sea, March 26, 1813. This cruiser was pierced for 22 guns. < Prize Ship Francis, 10 guns, 35 men, and 121 convicts, released. One Schooner wrecked. Threw overboard 11 guns to escape from a \ Frigate, off Fnyal. The Swedish Brig Janstoff, enemy s goods sent to Plymouth. When only 13 days at sea, captured by the Schooner Bream, 10, after a chase of 9 hours, June D, 1813. Schooner Eclipso. Lost on Rockaway Beach. Reported captured by the Poictiers, 74, Nov. 3, 1812. ? A Brig was also captured by a Whale Boat, and carried into Portland^the latter upon the deck of the former. This cruiser was also commissioned out of Philadelphia. Destroyed eight, and converted three into cartels. Had an action with a Packet, of 14 guns, and was chased by an Algerine Frigate. Sent all in. Was captured at sea by tha Shannon, 50, Oct. 11, 1812. Was first commissioned with only one gun, as the "Wiley Reynard." The most successful cruiser during this war. Made five cruises ; fought several battles, and sent in most of the prizes to northern ports. Captured by the Peruvian, 18, off Sembrero, Oct. 2i, 1812, when one month out. Had made a short cruise under Capt. Stanwood. Captured by the Frigate Severn, at sea, May 1, 1814, when 20 days out. ( Prize Ship Coromandel, 2 guns and 66 men. Do. Brig William, 10 guns and 14 men. Released one, with prisoners, and sent the others ( in. Lost four men, euns and anchors, in a severe gale, on her second cruise. All armed, with from G to 12 guns each ; 1 = $200,000. Was finally captured by the English squadron, at sea, July 17, 1813, and sent to Halifax. Converted into a torpedo boat, March 24, 1814. Ship Invincible, 1C, and Packet Ann, 10. The former was recaptured the fourth time. This Privateer, while chased by the La Hague, 74, off Halifax, in July, 1813, was blown up by her 1st Lieutenant, Johnson, who had been taken prisoner in the old Teazer, and 30 out of 37 souls perished. Had previously been chased into Halifax by the Sir J. Sherbroke, and finally escaped by hoisting English colors. Formerly a Liverpool packet. One Schooner lost off Ocracoke ; two vessels ransomed. Had a cruise of 170 days, and was absent at the close of the war. bile on her passage from Franco to the United States was captured by the Pyramus and Belle Poule, at sea, April 20, 1813. Commission surrendered. 29 CAPTURES OF U. S. PRIVATEERS. ia B O DO f= O c 0) Conrmarded by Out of ~ - 2. s -1 :- =. a s z c3 H Enemy s armed vessels. 09 m a O m C V S AMERICA Ship 18 150 II. M. fl Ship. g 31 ANACONDA Brig 16 160 Capl V Shaler . . N York 35 BrJo- 12 38 Ship. 16 35 ATLAS Schr 10 100 2 g 1 30 Ship. 12 15 CHASSEUR Schr 14 100 g 15 St Lawrence H B M Schr 15 75 f o Ship. 14 25 Bowes ..*.. Bri. 10 COMET Schr 14 120 { Dominica .... Packet Bri. 10 Brig 14 108 Ship 14 DECATUR 2. . Schr 7 103 1 1C 1 00 Schr 15 88 DIOMEDE Schr. 5 RO Ship. 16 104 Ship. 16 30 DOLPHIN Schr 10 CO Cant W Stafford . . * . Baltimore I ) ( Three Brothers Bri. 10 25 FOX B. or Bri?. 7 70 1 g 10 40 Bri 19 150 Capt J Barnard N York . . Ship. 16 40 Biie. 19 150 g i 45 Ship. 00 ; f Brig. Schr 7 90 90 j Capt. S. C. Reid N. York... 2 2 7 1 1 00 1 *] 14 Armed Boats and Brig. Ship. 18 16 39 GLOBE J Schr B 80 j. 1 - OC C Montague ...Packet Brig. 18 f Pelham Packet Bri". M GOV. TOMPKINS Schr 14 140 Cnpt. J. Skinner N. York .. Bri 12 Schr 3 35 f Ship 12 25 HAZARD ? \ * * ... Schr <) 28 1 7 OC Schr G 50 * t Ship .)] HIGHFLYER Schr >; 72 o 40 Ship. ]0 18 INO Schr. t, 84 Capt J. White Boston ... Ship. 14 27 Ship 16 35 Ship. 2 14 Brifr 2fi 1 4 Only Son Brig. 12 28 KEMP (228 tons.).... Schr 12 130 Schr. g 20 g B Bri" 2 JO | j 10 Bri? 46 18 135 42 1 3 15 Mary Pelham.. Packet Brig. 10 " ARMED VESSELS. Cargo, and commanded by. T3 U Wounded. Date. Position. 2 13 March, 1815 May 14, 1813 Aug. 3, 1813 Feb. 2G, 1815 230 stand of small arms. . Cape de Verd Isl s. (Lat. 375 N... ) (Long. 46 W.. j Capt, Chivers I 2 15 4 23 Capt. Fritte Lieut. I. E. Gordon .... 400 tons S., C.,&c.. and tliree others ..... R., S., Cotton, &c. = 150,000 Capt. EarettC. Valuable cargo.. . > Valuable cargo Valuable cargo = $100,000 ... DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1815. Sev 18 The Carnation 137 = 150,000 eral. 43 1812 Jan. 11, 1813 Feb. 6, 1813 1812 At sea Off Pernambuco . Off Pernambuco . At sea Aug. 5, 1813 , : Lat. 23 N 1814 Northeast coast.. Had 700 shot holes in her hull, spars, and sails. Took out her armament and gave her to her crew. Took out $75,000 in specie, and ransomed the vessel for J8,000. The A. fired into the Schr. Commo. Hull by mistake, wound ing Lieut. Newcomb, U. S. N. Her Lieutenant was arrested by Commo. Rodgers, tried, and acquitted. Cargo, coffee, cotton, sugar, &c. The A. had all her port shrouds shot away. The first was carried into port; the second was recaptured off the Delaware. Formerly the Atlas, above. Had several passengers on board. Was much cut up. Made a cartel of her. Declared the coast of Great Britain in a state of blockade. With a valuable cargo, from Surinam for London. Sent to Baltimore. : Engaged the Ship George, 14, and Brig Gambier, 10; also the Portuguese Brig-of-wor " Was," (convoying,) at the same time killing her Commander, 1st Lieutenant, and several men, and obliging her to put back to Pernambuco. Exchanged broadsides ; H. B. M. Brig Swaggerer in chase at the time. Her Captain among the killed. Was chased by the Constitu tion, Commo. Hull, and threw overboard 12 guns, and soon after rearmed herself from the prize Bark Duke of Savoy, 8 guns. After a severe action, carried by boarding, her Captain, Master, and Purser among the killed. The prize was fitted out with 4 guns and 36 men, and subsequently captured by the Majestic, May 23, 1814. After a sharp resistance. This vessel, with her prize crew, cap tured Ship Hero, and brought her in. 1312 i Cape St. Vincent. . After a sharp resistance. Engaged both at the same time. 1813 At sea . 107 10 sev i Mails, &c Mails and 60,000, gold Valuable cargo A Privateer Capt. Wells ) Capt. Miller ) Valuable cargo 1 Principally Coffee. . . . Sev eral. Sev eral. Sev eral. Valuable.. Mails, &c. 2 8 1 8 , 1813 Atsea Mar. 11, 1813 Off Surinam. Sept. 26, 1814 Port Fayal.. 1812 Nov. 3, 1813 At sea , Off Madeira. 1813 , Off Portugal 1813 At sea Feb. 22, 1813 At sea. 5 July 21 & ) I ( Double Headed i I 22, 1812 J j i Shot Key ... \ After a desperate resistance. Was subsequently recaptured. After a desperate resistance. Captain and first officer killed. WHS subsequently wrecked off Nantucket. Cnpt. C. among the wounded. Both vessels badly cut up. The G. A. glad to haul off. Sunk three boats, and, after one of the most desperate defences upon record, was finally scuttled by her own officers, who then. deserted her, when she was boarded and set fire to by the enemy. The enemy s Captain wounded ; 2d Lieutenant of the Globe killed. Carried by boarding. The largest Brig struck ; but the G. was too much disabled to take possession, having lost her 1st and 2d Lieuts., and the Captain being severely wounded ; the M. also lost her Comdr. & Surg n. December, 1814; was one hour and a half under the fire of a Frigate, losing 3 killed, and 5 wounded. This prize was soon after recaptured by the Privateer Caledonia. Two days subsequently fell in with and engaged both, and re captured the ship, the Privateer escaping. Carried the priza into St. Mary s. 1815 Dec. 3, 1815 1815 Northeast coast. , . Engaged both at same time, two days, other surrendered. Boarded one, when th.8 Sent into Boston. Captures. The cruiser Was lost after tho peace. Sea f ! Engaged this fleet while sailing in close company, all of which. Lat. 31 N I j struck their colors after a short contest. The Brig Only Son ( Long. 76 W. . | . and Schr. Cossac subsequently escaped, and the Ship Rosabella was lost on Charleston Bar. Cruise of six days. At sea. 1815 ! At sea,. Subsequently divested and abandoned upon the approach of an enemy. Sent into Wilmington, N. C. The Kemp, when first commis* I oioned in 1812, under Capt. W. Burton, carried C guns & 36 men, 200 CAPTURES OP ARMED VESSELS. U. S. PRIYATEEBS. g S d c V S Commanded by Out of a ., ^ ; ; E I Wounded. aj P Enemy s armed vessels. a O 0! C 3 O C V S MACDONOUGH Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. 16 C 15 1 11 12 12 3 r, 140 50 70 30 104 75 85 100 Capt Wilson Bristol .... H.M 1 30 Ship. Brig. Brig. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Schr. Ship. Schr. Boats Schr. Ship. Brig. Ship. Brig. Schr. Brig. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Cutter Ship. Brig. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Ship. Schr. Ship. 14 ; 14 12 28 18 16 G 14 6 5 8 12 18 14 8 10 12 J2 " i 165 14 8 4 10 9 14 10 10 8 11 Arm 34 300- 17 120 200? 60? 20 30 104 70 30 60 50 * * 40 35 250 50 26 33 26 28 25 100 86 30 ed.. 50 MARENGO Capt. Ordronaux Capt. J. Ingersol N. York... N. York... Charleston Philadelphii \" Pelican H.B.M. Leonidas MARS MARY ANN MATILDA Se ve 4 13 3 8 ral.. 1 00 3 20 30 MONTGOMERY An armed NONSUCH Baltimore . N. York . . PAUL JONES Capt. J. Hazard PERRY Balaboo H.B.M. Eodymion s . . . .five Highflyer.... H.B.M. Princess Amelia. .Pk t PRINCE NEUFCHATEL. RODGER Brig. Schr. Schr. Brig. Brig. Brig. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Schr. Brig. Brig. Brig. Schr. Schr. Ship. n 10 11 16 4 1C 6 ,: 7 2 6 14 15 16 16 14 1 20 100 120 95 130 116 100 100 110 120 80 30 100 60 110 110 150 120 42 150 Capt. J. Ordronau Capt. R. duarles N. York . . 1 723 30 ROSSIE Baltimore . f N. York . f Charleston ! Philadelphir j 3 8 1 7 50 1 15 f SARATOGA <j ! Capt. C. Wooster, ) f or Aderton ) Capt. J. P. Chazel Capt J Taylor 1 SAUCY JACK { Swiftsure ( James Sir J. Shcrbroke ! 2 ; : 3 3 9 1 \: ia 20 2 00 1 00 I 00 nig i 1 00 Pelham Amelia ( Volcano T. SHADOW ( Golden Fleece. .. .T. May L M SURPRISE Star SYREN Capt. J. D. Daniels.... Capt. W. Dobson Capt T Wilson TEAZER .". N. York . . Baltimore . . Boston . . . Bristol... 4 C I " 2 10 2 1 00 TOM Townsend. . . .Packet An armed Royal Bounty.. L.M. WILE RENARD Capt. W. Lane, &c. .. Capt. 0. Wilson, &c. . Copt E Staples f YANKEE \ ! YORK Lord Somers T . i Grenada YOUNG EAGLE Capt. F. Bcaufon N. York.. Philadelphic 1 J 1 1 S 1 30 YOUNG WASP CAPTURES OF ARMED VESSELS. 201 Cargo, and commanded by. "3 3 Wounded. Date. Position. DURING THE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, FROM 1812 TO 1815. ; ? Jan. 31, 1815 1812 Off Teneriffe Drawn battle ; both vessels considerably injured. After a severe engagement, and carried her into New York. After a short resistance, by boarding. Sent into Savannah. The Prize crew, under McKever, gallantly beat off the boats of the Southampton Frigate, off Havana, killing many, and finally arrived safe at Charleston. The M. was carried by boarding. Recaptured by the U. S. Brig Argus. Re-recaptured by the Revolutionaire, 74, and re-re-re captured by our Privateer Gen. Armstrong. A drawn battle, after the vessels had been lashed together nearly an hour. A drawn battle, after a severe engagement. The Captain of the H. killed. The Privateer completed her ar mament from this prize to 1C guns. The P. was frequently chased. This prize was also chased by a vessel that struck on the Pan Shoal, and soon after disappeared. The commanding officer of this expedition was killed ; one barge and 80 men captured ; one sunk, and the three remaining left complete wrecks, and deserted. In passing the Capes in the night. Left the enemy repairing damages. The Commander and Sailing Master killed. Was frequently chased, and exchanged shots with men-of-war. The Captain and all his officers, but the 2d Mate, killed. Re ceived a salute at Laguayra. Upon another occasion of being chased threw overboard 10 guns, and soon after supplied her self from the prize Ship Vesta. The S. had just previously thrown overboard 12 of her guns, while chased by a Frigate ; and carried this prize, after an ob stinate resistance, by boarding. In company, resisted. Taken without loss. Cruise of 110 days. The "Peruvian," Sloop-of-war, in chasing this cruiser, ran on the Silver Keys, and was lost. Valuable cargo. Finally carried by boarding. Her Captain mortally wounded, and the 1st Lieutenant of the S. J. killed. Burnt. This Cruiser shipped a crew of 130 men, at Charleston, in six hours. The enemy lost a Lieutenant. The S. J. was glad to haul off, having been deceived. A drawn battle. Capt. T. killed, and vessel severely handled. This prize arrived at N.York. The cruiser exchanged salutes with the French Admiral at Brest, and made several narrow escapes. After a severe action. Run a prize Brig, of 12 guns, on shore, to prevent capture. After a protracted action. No one killed. The T s crew having been reduced to 30. After a protracted action. Enemy crippled, and ransomed for $6,000. After a severe engagement, reported to have sunk the enemy, with all on board. A running fight. Enemy much cut up. Had 158 shot holes in the mainsail. Likewise several other vessels, armed wilh from 8 to 14 guns. The Schr. Alder, of 6 guns and 21 men, resisted, and had her Captain and G men killed by the blowing up of her quarter deck. The G. W. was lost on Charleston Bar, with 58 souls. One Ship that resisted, and finally struck, proved a Spaniard. A drawn battle. Engaged and captured both at the same time, killing the Captain of the Schooner. The prize had only 14 guns mounted. This cruiser had two other battles. $80,000 R., S., Coffee, &c ] P. Wine Sev Sev 7 1 era], era). 16 1 July, 1813 Dec. 6,1812 Sept. 28, 1812 1812 Off St. Salvadore. . j $:200 000 1814 1st Lieut, of the E.... Lieut. R. N 33 G 3 34 2 37 9 10 n. 5 October, 1814 May, 1812 Sept. 1C, 1812 Dec. 10, 1812 Sept., 1813 1814 Off Nantur.ket.... Off Cape Henry . . D. G. $75 000 Off Laguayra . .. . Capt. Cunningham > Fish, &c Oil, &c 2 4 4 3 Sev 1 5 11 5 2 cral. 1 1813 At sea Capt. Boyd April 30, 1814 October, 1814 Oct. 3, 1814 Aug. 4, 5, 1812 Jan. 28, 1815 July, 1814 1812 C. Nicola Mole... West Indies D. G., &c Capt. Affeck $300,000 <Lat. 24 N ) { Long. 36 W.. 5 Bt 500 tons 8 in. 1813 1813 English Channel. . 2 7 Aug. 1, 1812 1813 5th cruise, 1814 April 18, 1814 1812 6 12 3 2 700 tons C Ce S . 1 . ... ... 1815 DATES OF REFERENCE, AND EVENTS IN AMERICAN NATAL HISTORY. 1302 The mariner s compass invented by Flavio John de Gioja, a Neapolitan. 1372 The first mention of cannon having been used on board of ships, although they were used on shore about the com mencement of the thirteenth century. 1492 Aug. 3, Columbus sails from Spain in search of a Western continent. Oct. 12, Columbus first discovers land in the West Indies. 1497 Sebastian Cabot, an Italian, first discovers the variation of the magnetic needle. June 24, the Cabots discover the continent of North America. 14U8 Aug. 1, Columbus discovers the continent in his third voyage. 1537 Papul bull declaring the American natives to be "rational be ings." 1607 April, first permanent colony established in Virginia. 1613 First maritime and colonial expedition against the French in Nova Scotia. 1G14 First decked vessel built on the continent, at New York. 1620 Dec. 11, the bark May Flower, of 180 tons, landed the Puri tans at Plymouth. 1G31 A bark of 30 tons built at Mislick, and converted into a cruiser against the pirates on I he coast. 1633 The 1st ship built in New England that we have any account of. 1636 The first American nautical engagement. See Tables. 1641 A vessel of SOU tons built at Salem, Mass., by Hugh Peters. 1645 A vessel to carry 14 guns and 30 men, built at Cambridge, Mass. First regular American naval engagement. See Tables. 1646 A vessel of 150 tons built in Rliode Island, and lost on her first cruise. Air guns invented. 16GG Chain shot invented by De Witt. 1678 First decked vessel (10 tons) launched on Lake Ontario by La Salle. 1679 First decked vessel (60 tons) launched on Lake Erie, and called the "Griffin." 1GUO The first 74, the Falkland, built in America; launched in the Piscataqua river. Colonial expedition of 8 vessels and 800 men against Port Royal, N. S. 1696 The shipping of New York amounted to 40 square rigged ves sels, 62 sloops, and GO boats. 1701121 vessels, or 8,000 tons and 2,700 men, employed in the Newfoundland fisheries. 170G The Spaniards attack Charleston, S. C., and are repulsed. 1714 The first vessel rigged as a sc/ioontr, built at Cape Ann, Mass. 1732 Feb. 22, George Washington born. 1745 Louisburg captured by the combined colonial and British forces. 1750 The first vessel built of live oak arrived at Charleston, S. C. 1756 May 17, war declared by England against France, hostilities having already existed on the continent of America nearly two years. 1763 Feb. lO, peace was signed, putting an end to the "old French war." 1765 The first Colonial Congress met in New York. The Stamp act resisted in Massachusetts and Virginia. 1772 The first overt act of resistance on the part of the Colonies. 1773 312 chests of tea thrown overboard from British vessels in Boston harbor. J774 The Continental Congress meet in Philadelphia. 1775 Affair at Lexington, Concord, and battle of Bunker Hill. Then follows the war of Independence and the nautical en gagements recorded in the Table of Ca| tures. Oct. 30, a law authorizing the building of the first frigate, to carry 36 guns. 1776 March 23, letters of marque and reprisal issued by the U. S. A. against Great Britain. July 4, Declaiation of the Independence ef the United States. Nov. 9, a law authorizing the building of l\icJinllint-qf-taHU- ship, 74 guns. 1777 Feb. 7, letters of marque and reprisal issued by Great Britain against the Colonies. 1776 February, a treaty of alliance formed between France and the United States. July 8, a French fleet, under Count D Estang, arrive in Ame rica. 1779 Commo. J. Paul Jones s victory in the British Channel ; and Commo. Saltonstall s defeat in the Penobscot. 1781 Aug. 30, a French fleet, of 28 sail, under Count De Grasse, arrive in America. 1782 The " America," the first 74 built by (he United States, pre sented to France. Nov. 30, preliminaries of peace signed at Paris between the British and American commissioners. 1783 April 19, cessation of hostilities proclaimed by Gen. Wash ington. Sept. 23, definitive treaty of peace with Great Britain, and the U. S. acknowledged a sovereign and independent Slate. 1785 Algiers commenced open hostilities against the commerce of the U. States, the latter being entirely destitute ofa navy. 1787 Federal Constitution of the United States adopted. Aug. 9, the ship Columbia and sloop Washington sailed from Boston, and m 1790 Returned, being the first American vessels that circumnavi gated the globe. 1793 Gen. Washington proclaims neutrality, and in consequence of the depredations upon our commerce by the Algeiine crui sers, &c., recommends the building of six frigates to protect the same. 1794 March 26, commencement of an embargo that lasted three months. March 27, an act to build 4 frigates, to carry each 44 guns, and 2 to carry each 36 guns. June 28, caplains, naval constructors, and navy agents ap pointed for each of the above fiigates. 1795 Oct. 28, a treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation concluded by Mr. Jay with Great Britain. Dec. 21, a treaty of peace concluded with the Emperor of Mo rocco. A treaty of peace concluded with the Dey of Algiers. 1736 Nov. 4, a treaty of peace concluded with the Bashaw of Tri poli. The foregoing three treaties caused a suspension in the building of three of the above frigates. 1797 The Constitution, United States, and Constellation were launched, and these form the nucleus of our present navy. 1798 May 28, commanders of public armed vessels of the United States instructed by President John Adams to make repri sals upon the French commerce. July 7, an act of Congress declaring the treaties between France and the United States null and void, in consequence of their repeated violation by the French. DATES OF REFERENCE. 203 1798 July 9, an net authorizing the capture of any armed vessels of France. July 11, establishing a Marine Corps " as an addition to the present military establishment." Nov. 1C, Capt. Loring, of the British squadron, impressed 5 seamen out of the U. S. S. Baltimore, Capt. Phillips, off Havana. 1799 Jan. 10, Capt. Phillips dismissed from the Navy on account of the above transaction. Dec. 14, George. Washington died. 1800 Laws (still in force) for the better government of the Navy of the United States. The seat of Government transferred to Washington, D. C. 1801 Feb. 3, treaty of peace ratified with France, and proclaimed by the President on the 18th. March 3, the Navy placed upon a peace establishment, and all but 14 vessels sold. These having been previously di vested of their armament, stores, &c., only brought 309,330 at public sale. March 23, the U. S. ship Herald, Capt. Russel, was despatch ed to recall our cruisers. May 14, hostilities commenced by the Bashaw of Tripoli. June 10, a formal declaration of war by the Bashaw of Tri poli. See Table for the subsequent events connected with this war. 1803 Oct. 12, peace re-established with Morocco, after reciprocal octs of hostilities. 1805 June 3, peace concluded with Tripoli, and no more tribute to be paid. 1806 April 25, H. B. M. ship Leandcr, Capt. Whitby, fired into one of our coasters, off Sandy Hook, killing one man. 1S07 Robert Fulton made his first trip to Albany and back by steam power ; was 22 hours going and 30 hours returning to New York. June 22, H. B. M. ship Leopard, 50, Capt. Humphries, fired into the U. S. ship Chesapeake, 40, Cnpt. Jas. Barron. offour coast, killing 3 men and wounding 18, including among the latter Capt. O. and his aid ; the Chesapeake not being in a state to resist, Capt. Barren surrendered his ship, and per mitted 4 seamen to be taken out of her. One of these was subsequently hung as a deserter; one died in prison; and the remaining two were returned to the commanding officer at Boston, by a British lieutenant in command of H. B. M. schooner Bream, June 13, 1812, only 5 days previous to the declaration of war. July 2, all British ships were ordered to leave the U. S. ports in consequence of the above outrage. Dec. 22, an embargo was laid upon our vessels, that continued in force until 1809. 1809 March 4, embargo act repealed, and the non-intercourse act passed. 1810 Jan. 2, Murat, King of Naples, received orders from Paris to seize all our vessels and cargoes. May 1, all French and English vessels prohibited from enter ing tlie ports of the U. S. June 24, H.,B. M. ship Moselle fired into the U. S. brig Vixen near the Bahamas. 1811 May 16, the U. S. ship President, Commo. Rodgers, ex changed several shots with H. B. M. ship Little Belt in the night, in which accidental affair 33 men were reported to have been killed and wounded on board of the latter, and one wounded on board of the former. 1812 April 14, embargo laid upon the U. S. vessels for 90 days. June 18, war declared by the U. States against Great Britain, growing out of the many wrongs inflicted by her upon our commerce by her blockades, decrees, forced constructions of belligerent rights, &c., some of which have already been recorded; and in addition to which, it appears by the re port of President Madison to Congress, July G, 1812, that while we had a right to suppose ourselves at peace with all the world, the following seizures and condemnations of ves sels, belonging to citizens of the U. S. , were made under the authority of European governments : BRITISH. Captures, &c., prior to the orders in council of Nov. 11, 1807 528 Captures, &c., subsequent to orders in council of Nov. 11, 1807 389 Which were enforced up to our declaration of war in 1812. FRENCH. Captures, &c., prior to the Berlin and Milan de crees in 1806-7 206 Captures, &c., during existence of do 307 Captures. &c., since revocation of do 46 NEAPOLITAN. Captures amounted to, during the above periods. ALGERINE. Captures, from 1784 to 1793, 5 ships, 5 brigs, and 3 schooners 917 55 J 47 13 Making a total of 153G Besides several Spanish and Danish captures not enumerated, any one of which, at this day, would probably cause some difficulty, if not a war. 1814 Dec. 24, a treaty of peace was concluded at Ghent between the U. S. and Great Britain. On the 28th of the same month it was ratified by the Prince Regent, and despatched to the U. S., in charge of Capt. the Hon. J. H. Mude, in H. B. M. ship Favorite, where 1815 Feb. 18, it received the confirmation of the Senate and Presi dent of the U. S. March 3, the U. S. declare war against Algiers. See Tables of Captures. June 30, a treaty of peace concluded with Algiers by Commo. Decatur. Aug. 9, a treaty of peace concluded with Tripoli by Commo. Decatur. ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT THE FIRST LEGISLATION OF CONGRESS IN REGARD TO THE NAVY, 1775, Ocl, 13, directed that one vessel of 10 guns, and another of 14 guns, be equipped as national cruisers. At the same time a law was passed establishing a " Marine Committee," consisting of Messrs. John Adams, John Langdon, and Silas Dean the place of Mr. Adams being after wards supplied by Mr. Gadsden. This Committee was chosen by Congress from their own members, and given control of all Naval matters. Several changes and modifications followed, and in 1770, Nov., a " Continental Navy Board," consisting of three competent persons, was appointed subordinate to the above Committee. The latter was subsequently divided into an " Eastern Board," and " Board of the Middle District ." 1779, Oct. 28. A " Board of Admiralty " was established, consisting of three commissioners, who were not in Congress, and two that were, who were given control of all Naval and Marine af fairs. 1781, Feb. 7th. Alexander McDougall, a Major General, who hod been a Seaman in his youth, was appointed " Secretary of Marine," with all the duties and powers previously confided to the Board of Admiralty. 1781, Aug. An " Agent of Marine" was appointed to supersede all Agents, Boards, or Com mittees, previously established by law. The duties of this office subsequently devolved on the "Superintendent of Finances," who was the celebrated Robert Morris. Legislation here cffosed upon this branch of the service, until 1789, Aug. 7, when a law was passed placing the Navy under the control of the Secretary of War, where it remained until 1798, April 30, when a Navy Department was established at the Seat of Government, with a " Secretary of the Navy," (Benjamin Stoddert,) at its head ; to which was added, 1815, Feb. 7, a "Board of Commissioner!!," composed of Captains of the Navy, subject to appointment by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate of the United States. In the place of this Board, the law of 1812, Aug. 31, established the following Bureaus, to be attached to the Navy, Department : ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. 205 ORGANIZATION OF 1842. 1 . A Bureau of Navy Yards and Docks. 2. A Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repair. 3. A Bureau of Provisions and Clothing. 4. A Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography. 5. A Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. For the Chiefs of these Bureaus the law specified that a Captain in the Navy should be ap pointed to the 1st and 4th ; a skilful Naval Constructor to the 2d ; a Surgeon in the Navy to the 5th ; and the 3d was left open, with a proviso that the incumbent should receive a salary of $3,000 per annum. In regard to the 2d, Secretary Upshur remarks : " In providing a Chief for the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repair, the alternative was between a Naval Captain qualified to equip, and a Naval Constructor qualified to build and repair ;" and adds, "I did not hesitate to prefer the former, and the place is filled by a member of the late Board of Navy Com missioners." An officer of this grade continued at the head of this Bureau, with a Naval Constructor and Chief Engineer attached to the same, until the 1st of July, 1853, when a subsequent law took effect, disqualifying a Captain for this position, and leaving it open for the Secretary of the Navy again to select from any oilier grade or position, " a skilful Naval Constructor." The result has finally been a selection of an old experienced Naval Constructor, The 3d, or Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, was originally given to a Civilian, the former Secretary of the Board of Navy Commissioners j and at his death, to a Captain in the Navy ; subse quently to a Citizen ; and finally to a Purser in the Navy, who is the present incumbent. "Two Bureaus, in a spirit of economy, having been merged into one, without altering the original wording of the bill con templating a division into two, has created the legislation and change that has followed. 30 206 ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. NAVIES, ARMIES, TONNAGE, AND PU13LIC DEBT OF THE PRINCIPAL NATIONS IN THE WORLD IN J851, NATIONS. Navy. Number of Guna. Total number of Vessels. Tonnage. Standing Army. Public Debt. GREAT BRITAIN 678 323 175* 340| IGOf 15Gt 125 76 GG GO 50 47 30 34 33 15 10 5 5 18,000 8,000 7,000 2,400 5GO GOO 2,500 2,257 800 900 721 114 700 131 1,120 484 15 24 36 34,090 13,679 750 4,144,115 595,444 129,000 265,463 700,000 34,000 23,000 5,000,000,000 1,330,000,000 733,000,000 1,500,000 1,100,000,000 731,000,000 40,000,000 120,000,000 1,300,000,000 180,000,000 160,000,000 25,000,000 80,000 100,000,000 10,000,000 120,000,000 105,000,000 34,000,000 FRANCE RUSSIA SWEDEN 301,000 307,058 178,000 395,824 4,535,451 NORWAY 3,664 AUSTRIA , NETHERLANDS 1,693 50,000 8,000 220,000 38,000 160,000 121,000 38,000 8,900 20,000 48,000 12,000 19,000 90,000 l.fcOO UNITED STATES TURKEY SARDINIA SPAIN PRUSSIA 977 133,658 PORTUGAL G REECE 4,000 4,710 4,000 733 1,520 JG1 2SG 159,080 168,978 100,000 37,588 133,402 22,770 82,053 DENMARK NAPLES t TUSCANY PAPAL STATES BELGIUM HAMBURG The above table is the result of several statements that appear to be reliable, and is also added for reference. Besides 440 Gun Boats. (Including Gun Boats, NUMBER AND TONNAGE OF VESSELS BUILT IN THE U. S. FROM 1815 TO 1850. Dates. Ships. Brigs. Schooners. Sloops, and Steamers. TOTAL. Canal Boats. Vessels. Tonnage. 1815 13G 224 680 274 I 314 154,624 1820 21 60 301 152 534 47 784 1630 25 56 403 JIG 37 637 58,094 1840 97 109 378 224 C4 872 118,309 1850 247 117 519 290 159 1,300 272,218 Registered Tonnage for 1850 1,585,711 I Registered Tonnage for 1851 1,726,307 Enrolled and Licensed for 1830 1,949,743 | Enrolled and Licensed for 1851 2,046,132 3,535,454 3,772,439 ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. 207 STEAM MARINE OF THE UNITED STATES, JULY IST, 1851. External Navigation and Tide Wafers. 625 vessels. 96 of which are Ocean Steamers; 67 Steam Screw Propellers, and 80 Steam Ferry Boats; 213 being high, and 410 low pressure boats. Inland Navigation, Lakes, Rivers, Sfc. 765 vessels. 164 of which are Lake Steamers; 52 Steam Screw Propellers, and 43 Steam Ferry Boats. The average tonnage of the Lake Steamers, 437; Ohio Ba sin, 206, and Mississippi Valley, 273. Total 1,390 Vessels; 113 Propellers; 123 Ferry Boats; 417,113 Tonnage; 29,377 Officers and crew; 39,203,696 Passengers per annum. HISTORICAL AND COMPARATIVE. History informs us that vessels were built, fleets organized, and naval battles fought for the supremacy of Empire six hundred years before our Saviour s advent upon earth. Vessels, however, at this early period, and for the thousand years that followed, are represented as open boats or undecked vessels, varying from one to fifty tons, the larger only fitted with a mast, yard, and sail, which was used when the wind was fair; at other times they, like the smaller, were propelled by oars and paddles; one of the latter usually serving in the place of the modern rudder to guide or steer the vessel. Without going farther back than our ancestors who peopled Albion during the Anglo Saxon period, we find that vessels were then classed as "Ships," "Ceols," "Hulks," "Ascs,"and "Boats," which, to the number of several thousands, sometimes constituted the Navy of Great Britain. And as early as A. D. 875, was commanded in person by King Alfred, the "Sailor King," who led to victory against the Danes. So early did Great Britain feel her supremacy upon the Ocean, (which to the present time she has enjoyed with but few checks,) that Canute, "who was elected King by the fleet" in 1014, seat ing himself upon the sea shore, and addressing the flowing tide with an air of authority, said : "Thou, O sea, art subject to me, as is the land on which I sit; nor is there any one therein who dare resist my commands." Likewise, during the subsequent reign of King John, who is now, I believe, regarded as the actual founder of the British Navy, this idea of supremacy was confirmed by a law, passed A. D. 1200, enjoining every ship that met the King s fleet at sea to lower her sails; a custom that has not entirely gone out of fashion to this day. During this period vessels were classed as "Great Ships," "Long Ships," "Galleys," "Sor- necks," "Nasccllas, or Navaculas," "Passerettes," "Coqs," and "Barges." And although the larg est of these in the English Navy had but one mast, it appears that, but nine years previous, King Richard, while at the head of his fleet, and crossing the Mediterranean to Palestine, encountered. 208 ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. captured, and sunk a large Turkish ship of three masts, whose enormous dimensions very much excited the wonder and admiration of the English, some of whom called her a "Dromau," and others a "Buss," and all agreed that she was not only a "marvellous ship," but the "dueen of ships." And inasmuch as she is represented to have had on board 1500 souls, she must have ap proached nearer to the size of modern built vessels than any that were constructed in England for many years subsequent. Of the varied changes that have since taken place in the size, construction, rig, and classifica tion of vessels, it is not intended here to discuss nor exemplify, further than has been demonstrated by these tables for a very brief period. Suffice it to say, that from the period last mentioned on to the present, ships have gone on increasing in size and perfection; their batteries, or number and cali bre of their guns, keeping pace with their increased dimensions, and their models varying to suit the prevailing opinion of the age, until, by way of comparison, a line of battle ship at the present day may be regarded as superior in force to any of the ancient fleets. And yet it would be presumption in any of the present generation to suppose that we have yet arrived at any thing like perfection in the art of ship building; for it will hardly be questioned, that, during the comparatively brief period embraced in this compilation, in which we claim to have had a Navy, the greatest changes in ship building have been witnessed; while those who regard steam power as in its infancy, are looking forward to still greater changes in the next fifty years. Already it is proposed to build a steam vessel in New York that shall be 500 feet long by 80 feet beam, that will attain a speed of 30 miles per hour. GENERAL LIBRARY RETURN CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT TO *> 202 Main Librar ALL BOOKS MAY Bb RECALLED AH W U UA b 1...... ^ ..rhnroes may be made 4 days prior to due date DUE AS STAMPED BELOW D UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY FORM NO. DD6, 40m, 3/78 BERKELEY, CA 94720 * / us r