USS Connecticut (1799)
The Connecticut was a sailing frigate built by Seth Overton at Chatham, Conn. and launched 6 June 1799 at Middletown, Conn. She sailed 15 Oct. 1799 under the command of Captain M. Tryon for the Guadaloupe Station, and cruised in the West Indies for a year during the Quasi-War with France, protecting American commerce from French privateers. Connecticut's successful career was highlighted by the capture of four privateers and the recapture of seven American merchantmen. Arriving at New London, Conn., 18 Oct. 1800, Connecticut was sold at New York in 1801.
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| Name: | USS Connecticut |
| Namesake: | State of Connecticut |
| Builder: | Seth Overton |
| Launched: | June 6th, 1799 |
| Commissioned: | October 15th, 1799 |
| Fate: | Sold 1801 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage: | 492 tons |
| Tons burthen: | 514 tons |
| Length: | 93' (keel) |
| Beam: | 31' |
| Draft: | 13'6" |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Complement: | 180 to 220 officers and enlisted men |
| Armament: | 24 to 26 x 8 and 12pdrs |
The mensurations are designed by the plan of the Departement of the Navy.
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
Bibliography
- Dept U.S.Navy. "Ships Histories Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Department of the Navy - Naval Historical Center.
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