Essex (Frigate)

Organization Name

Essex (Frigate)

Organization Type

Boat

Organization Description

"The first USS Essex of the United States Navy was a 36-gun [3] or 32-gun[4] sailing frigate that participated in the Quasi-War with France, the First Barbary War, and in the War of 1812. The British captured her in 1814 and she then served as HMS Essex until sold at public auction on 6 June 1837." - Wikipedia

Dates of Operation

In Operation From/To

1799