USS Morris (1778)
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | USS Morris |
| Namesake | Robert Morris (1734-1806), American politician and signer of the Declaration of Independence |
| Acquired | 1778 |
| Fate | Wrecked 18 August 1779 |
| Notes | Formerly Rebecca |
| General characteristics | |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Complement | 150 |
| Armament | 24 guns |
The first USS Morris was a sailing ship in the Continental Navy in commission from 1778 to 1779. She was named for Founding Father, Continental Congressman, and a major financier of the American Revolution, Robert Morris.
During the
Captain William Pickles.[2]
A severe
hurricane destroyed Morris on 18 August 1779, causing the loss of 11 of her crew.[3]
References
- ISBN 978-0-8040-0943-0. p. 206.
- ISBN 978-1-4556-1239-0. p. 51–52.
- ISBN 978-0-415-97872-9. p. 15.
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.