USS Petrel
Survived
| Type | Gunboat |
|---|---|
| War | Spanish–American War |
| Main guns | 4 × 6 in (150 mm) cal guns |
Shallow-draught gunboat. Went close inshore at Cavite to burn the Spanish ships.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 × 6 in (150 mm) cal guns
- 2 × 3-pounder guns
- 1 × 1-pounder gun
| Laid down | 27 August 1887 |
|---|---|
| Launched | 13 October 1888 |
| Commissioned | 10 December 1889 |
| Displacement | 867 tons |
| Length | 188 ft (57 m) |
| Speed | 11.4 kts |
| Complement | 138 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.