SCORPION, U.S.S. (1813, Schooner)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
SCORPION, U.S.S.
Also known as:
SURPRIZE, H.M.S.
Year of Build:
1813
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Erie, PA
Vessel Type:
Schooner
Note: Armed; 2 guns
Original Owner:
U.S. Navy
Hull Dimensions
Tonnage (old style):
86
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Penetanguishene Bay, Georgian Bay, Lake Huron
Date:
1818
How:
Sunk
Notes:
1953, August Raised; placed Penetanguishene Museum
History
Chronology:

1813, January Ordered lengthened

1813, August On Lake Erie

1814, September 9 Captured by British; renamed SURPRISE,

68.5 x 18.5 x 5.5'

1814 Wintered Nottawasaga Rivere SW Penetanguishene, Ontario

1817 Replaced by TECUMSEH & NEWAS H.

1818 Sunk, Penetanguishene Bay

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

Agency street/mail address:
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Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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