USS Raritan
Sunk
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| War | Mexican–American War |
| Main guns | 8 × 8″ guns |
44-gun sailing frigate of the Home Squadron, at the Veracruz landings. Burned at the Norfolk Navy Yard when Union forces abandoned it in April 1861.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 42 × 32-pounder guns
- 8 × 8 in (200 mm) shell guns
| Builder | Philadelphia Navy Yard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 1820 |
| Launched | 13 June 1843 |
| Length | 174 ft 9 in (53.26 m) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.