USS Savannah
Survived
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| War | Mexican–American War |
| Main guns | 2 × 10″ guns |
44-gun sailing frigate and Commodore John Sloat's flagship in the Pacific. Her men raised the American flag at Monterey on 7 July 1846.
Armament and specifications
Armament
As built
- 4 × 8 in (20 cm) shell guns
- 28 × 32-pounder guns
- 22 × 42-pounder carronades
1857
- 2 × 10-inch (25 cm) Dahlgren guns
- 22 x 8-inch (20 cm) and 32-pound (15 kg) cannons
| Builder | New York Navy Yard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 1820 |
| Launched | 5 May 1842 |
| Complement | 480 officers and enlisted |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.