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Continental Frigate Delaware (I)
Frigate:
Built under the 13 December 1775 order of the Continental Congress in the yard of Warwick Coates of Philadelphia, PA.
Upon her launching in July 1776, CAPT. C. Alexander took command
Delaware served in the Delaware River, joining with COMO. J. Hazelwood's Pennsylvania state ships in operations attempting to delay the British Fleet approaching Philadelphia
When the British took possession of Philadelphia, 26 September 1777, Delaware participated in a destructive fire while anchored some 500 yards from shore
Delaware grounded on the 27th on the ebb tide and came under concentrated fire of British artillery
CAPT. Alexander was compelled to strike his colors
Delaware was taken into the Royal Navy until sold in March 1783
Specifications:
Displacement 563 t.
Length 119'
Beam 32' 11"
Depth 9' 9"
Draft unknown
Speed unknown
Complement unknown
Armament
twenty-two 12-pdrs
six 6-pdrs
Propulsion sail
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Last Updated 20 May 2022