USS Franklin (1775)
| History | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Name | USS Franklin |
| Acquired | 1775 |
| Fate | Returned to owner, 1776 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Schooner |
| Displacement | 60 long tons (61 t) |
| Armament | 6 guns |
The first USS Franklin was a schooner in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. She was named for Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin was originally a Marblehead fishing vessel fitted out by order of Colonel George Washington in 1775. She was part of the fleet of schooners under Commodore John Manley that captured numerous British vessels. She was returned to owner in 1776.
References
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
