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USS Traveller (1805)

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History
United States
NameUSS Traveller
NamesakePrevious name retained
AcquiredJune 1805
FateSold December 1805
NotesFormerly a civilian fishing smack
General characteristics
TypeSupply boat
Tonnage36 tons
Sail planSails

USS Traveller was a supply boat that served in the United States Navy in 1805.

Commodore Edward Preble acquired the fishing smack Traveller in June 1805 to carry supplies to American ships operating in the Mediterranean Sea. She apparently commanded by Sailing Master Benjamin C. Prince.

Traveller was sold to Sir Alexander Ball in December 1805.

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