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.