USS Potomac
Survived
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| War | Mexican–American War |
| Main guns | 42 32-pounder guns, 8 8-inch "shell" guns |
44-gun sailing frigate of the Home Squadron, at the Veracruz landings.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 42 32-pounder guns, 8 8-inch "shell" guns
| Laid down | August 1819 |
|---|---|
| Launched | March 1822 |
| Commissioned | 1831 |
| Length | 177.83 ft (54.20 m) |
| Complement | 480 officers and men |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.