Providence (1775)
Material | Propulsion | Country | Year Launched |
---|---|---|---|
Wood | Wind, Sail | United States | 1775 |
Length (feet) | Displacement (tons) |
---|---|
71 | 95 |
Top-sail sloop. John Paul Jones' first command in Continental navy; sailed it in 1776-77 along New England coast in search of prizes. Earlier declined command because of his inexperience with fore-and-aft rigged vessels.
Sources
Robert A. McCaugheyImages
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Compiler
Peter Richards