JEFFERSON, U.S.S. (1814, Brig)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
JEFFERSON, U.S.S.
Year of Build:
1814
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Sackett's Harbor, NY
Vessel Type:
Brig
Note: 20 guns, 16 carronades, 4 long guns.
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
Henry Eckford
Original Owner:
U.S. Navy
Hull Dimensions
Length:
108' 9"
Beam:
33' 2"
Depth:
10' 5"
Tonnage (old style):
500
Final Disposition
Notes:
1984 Wreck discovered by Kevin Crisman & Arthur Cohn; researched deck lights.
History
Chronology:

1814, Apr 13 Launched Sackett's Harbor.

1814, Sep Leaking in gale, Lake Ontario.

1825 Placed in ordinary, allowed to decay; sank Sackett's Harbor.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

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USA
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