USS Princeton
Survived
| Type | Steamer |
|---|---|
| War | Mexican–American War |
The US Navy's first screw-propelled warship, designed by John Ericsson. In 1844 her big gun, the Peacemaker, burst during a demonstration and killed the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Navy. Served off Veracruz in 1847; broken up in 1849.
Armament and specifications
| Builder | Philadelphia Navy Yard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 20 October 1842 |
| Launched | 5 September 1843 |
| Commissioned | 9 September 1843 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.