Columbus | 2453 |
|---|
| Nominal Guns | 28 |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Operator | Continental Navy |
| Purchased | 11.1775 |
| Shipyard | Unknown |
| Category | Fifth Rate |
| Ship Type | Ship |
| Sailing Rig | Ship Rigged |
| Sunk in Action | 27.3.1778 |
Dimensions
DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentDANFSDisplacement200Ton Armament
1775Broadside Weight = 111 Imperial Pound ( 50.3385 kg)ref:76 | Upper Gun Deck | 18 American 9-PounderQuarterdeck | 10 American 6-PounderCrew Complement
Date# of MenNotesSource1775220 ref:762 Ship Commanders
DatesRankNameSource11.1775 - 1778Captainref:761778 - 27.3.1778Captainref:76Service History
DateEventSource17.2.1775Part of Commodore Esek Hopkins' flotillaDANFS6.4.1776The flotilla was in action against which eventually withdrewDANFS18.6.1776Short action with losing one man woundedDANFS6.12.1776Occupation of Rhode Island27.3.1778Chased ashore on Point Judith, Rhode Island and burnt by a British squadron
Notes on Ship
Origin
Merchant vessel Sally