Enterprise (1776)
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | Enterprise |
| Operator | Continental Navy |
| Commissioned |
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| In service | 20 December 1776 |
| Out of service | February 1777 |
| Fate |
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| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 25 |
| Sail plan | Schooner |
| Complement | 60 |
| Armament | 8 guns |
Enterprise was an 8-gun schooner of the Continental Navy. She was the second American ship to bear the name.[1] She was a successful privateer before she was purchased by the Continental Navy in 1776. Commanded by Captain James Campbell, Enterprise operated principally in Chesapeake Bay. She convoyed transports, carried out reconnaissance, and guarded the shores against foraging raids by the British. Only meager records of her service have been found; they indicate that she was apparently returned to the Maryland Council of Safety in 1777.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Official Web Site". Archived from the original on 2013-05-16. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
Sources
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This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
- Enterprise (II) at DANFS
- "An Enterprise for the Continental Navy". Voyages of the Enterprise. SandcastleVI.com.