USS Congress (1777)

USS Congress was a 28-gun frigate of the Continental Navy that was scheduled to participate in the American Revolutionary War against the British. However, while being outfitted prior to her first sailing, the British approached and the Americans set her afire in order to prevent her capture.

History
United States
Ordered1775
BuilderLancaster Burling
Out of service1777
Fateburned to prevent capture by the British in 1777
General characteristics
Type28-gun frigate
Length126 ft (38 m) (between perpendiculars)
Beam34 ft 10 in (10.62 m)
Depth of hold10 ft 6 in (3.20 m)
Propulsionsail
Armament
  • 26 x 12-pounders guns
  • 2 x 6-pounders guns
For other ships with the same name, see USS Congress.
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