USS Independence
Survived
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| War | Mexican–American War |
| Main guns | 90 × 32-pounder guns |
Built as a 74-gun ship of the line and cut down to a heavy frigate. Commodore William Shubrick's flagship in the Pacific in 1847.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 90 × 32-pounder (15 kg) guns
| Builder | Boston Navy Yard |
|---|---|
| Launched | 22 June 1814 |
| Length | 190 ft 9 in (58.14 m) |
| Complement | 790 officers and enlisted |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
22 June 1814
Capture of Mazatlán
Survived
11 November 1847
Shubrick's flagship
Fate
Survived
Scrapped 1915