USS America (1782)
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For other ships with the same name, see USS America and French ship America.
America was the first ship of the line built for the Continental Navy, but she never saw service there, being given to France after launching.
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United States | |
Name | America |
Builder | Col. James Hackett |
Laid down | May 1777 |
Launched | 5 November 1782 |
Notes | Given to France upon launch. |
France | |
Acquired | 5 November 1782 |
Fate | Scrapped due to dry rot, 1786 |
General characteristics | |
Tonnage | 1982 |
Length | 182 ft 6 in (55.63 m) |
Beam | 50 ft 6 in (15.39 m) |
Depth of hold | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
Propulsion | Sail |
Complement | 626 |
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