Part of the US squadron commanded by commodore John Rodgers in the Mediterranean. Emmons wrote that the gunboats no. 1-10 were built under the act of 28 February 1803. He described them as low, narrow built vessels with as dimensions 71 x 18 feet, mostly sloop rigged and an armament consisted of 2 long 32 pounders. While crossing the Atlantic were the guns stored below. Ordered to be built at Hampton on 21 December 1803, launched on 1 August 1804 and on 8 May a year later departed towards the Mediterranean. Returned on 14 July 1806 at Charleston, South Carolina and laid up.
Sources
Naval Documents related to the United States Wars with the Barbary Powers. Volume VI. Naval Operations including diplomatic background from May 1805 through 1807, p. 39-41. 1944/2011.
Lt. George F. Emmons. The navy of the United States from the commencement, 1775 to 1853 etc. Washington, USA.
Sources
Naval Documents related to the United States Wars with the Barbary Powers. Volume VI. Naval Operations including diplomatic background from May 1805 through 1807, p. 39-41. 1944/2011.
Lt. George F. Emmons. The navy of the United States from the commencement, 1775 to 1853 etc. Washington, USA.
