USS Congress
Sunk
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| Wars | Mexican–American War, American Civil War |
| Main guns | 4 × 8 in (203 mm) guns |
Sailing frigate. Took Guaymas and Mazatlán on the Pacific coast of Mexico in 1847. Ran herself aground to escape Virginia at Hampton Roads and surrendered after an hour; set on fire by hot shot, she blew up that night.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 × 8 in (203 mm) guns
- 48 × 32 pdr (15 kg) guns
| Builder | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard |
|---|---|
| Launched | August 16, 1841 |
| Commissioned | May 7, 1842 |
| Length | 179 ft (55 m) (p.p.) |
| Complement | 480 officers and enlisted |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
August 16, 1841
Bombardment of Guaymas
Survived
20 October 1847 · Mexican–American War
Capture of Mazatlán
Survived
11 November 1847 · Mexican–American War
8–9 March 1862 · American Civil War
Lt. Joseph B. Smith, killed. Run aground on purpose, surrendered after an hour, then set on fire with hot shot; blew up near midnight. 110 killed or missing