USS Congress (1776)
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For other ships with the same name, see USS Congress.
USS Congress was a row galley that served the Continental Navy during the American Revolution.
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Congress with Enterprise and other ships at the Battle of Valcour Island | |
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Name | USS Congress |
Launched | 1776 at Skenesborough, New York |
In service | circa 6 October 1776 |
Out of service | 13 October 1776 |
Stricken | 1776 (est.) |
Fate | Sunk, 13 October 1776 |
General characteristics | |
Tonnage | 123 |
Length | 72 ft 4 in (22.05 m) |
Beam | 19 ft 7 in (5.97 m) |
Depth of hold | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Propulsion | Rowed by manpower |
Speed | Not known |
Complement | 80 officers and enlisted |
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The galley – which was rowed by oarsmen instead of using sail - had the distinction of serving the young American Navy for only a week before being scuttled after combat with the British.