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USS Mosquito (II)

Cutter:
  • Built, date unknown, at Washington Navy Yard
  • Launched, date unknown
  • Commissioned, date unknown Assigned to in 1823 to COMO. David Porter "Mosquito Fleet", part of the West India Squadron, of schooners and barges Mosquito, Gallinipper, Gnat, Sandfly, and Midge, operating from Thompson's Island
  • In April 1823, Mosquito, USS Peacock, and Gallinipper had a running fight with a pirate ship 20 miles out of Havana, chasing the pirate ashore. CAPT. Cassin of Peacock reported the capture of schooner Pilot the 16th
  • Mosquito and Gallinipper discovered pirate schooner Catalina and a launch approaching merchant vessels 11 July. Giving chase, they captured her, killing the crew
  • In 1824, an epidemic of yellow fever spread through the fleet, reducing the effectiveness of the barges, which operated without regular officers or crew
  • On 1 January 1825 Mosquito was on patrol off Mantanze, but was phased out early in the summer
  • Decommissioned, in 1825
  • Final Disposition, fate unknown
    Specifications:
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    Length unknown
    Beam unknown
    Depth of Hold unknown
    Draft unknown
    Speed unknown
    Complement unknown
    Armament unknown
    Propulsion sail
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