USS Despatch (1814)
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | USS Despatch |
| Acquired | 1814 |
| Commissioned | 1814 |
| Fate | Sold 1820 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Survey ship |
| Tonnage | 50 tons |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Schooner-rigged |
| Complement | 15 |
| Armament | 2 guns |
The first USS Despatch was a United States Navy schooner in commission from 1814 to 1820.
The Department of the Navy purchased Despatch in 1814. The U.S. Navy used her primarily as a survey ship in waters along the United States East Coast.
Despatch was sold in 1820.
References
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
