Congress
Scuttled
Continental Navy and state navies
| Type | Gunboat |
|---|---|
| War | American War of Independence |
Row galley, Arnold's flagship at Valcour Island. Run ashore and burned by Arnold at Ferris Bay on 13 October 1776 to keep her from the British.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 2 × 12-pounder guns
- 2 × 8-pounder guns
- 4 × 6-pounder guns
| Launched | 1776 at Skenesborough, New York |
|---|---|
| Length | 72 ft 4 in (22.05 m) |
| Speed | Not known |
| Complement | 80 officers and enlisted |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
1776 at Skenesborough, New York
Battle of Valcour Island
Scuttled
11–13 October 1776
Arnold's flagship; run ashore and burned at Ferris Bay