USS Connecticut (1799)

History
United States
Name	USS Connecticut
Namesake	State of Connecticut
Builder	Seth Overton
Launched	June 6th, 1799
Commissioned	October 15th, 1799
Fate	Sold 1801
General characteristics
Tonnage	548 tons
Tons burthen	514 tons
Length	125'
Beam	32'
Draft	13'6"
Propulsion	Sails
Complement	180 to 220 officers and enlisted men
Armament	24 to 26 x 9 and 12pdrs

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 Moses 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 for $19,300.^[1]

In merchant service until 1808 when she was scrapped.^[2]

The mensurations are designed by the plan of the Department of the Navy.

See also

• List of sailing frigates of the United States 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.

Website: https://ussconnecticut1799.com