USS Scorpion
Survived
| Type | Schooner |
|---|---|
| Guns | 2 guns |
| War | War of 1812 |
Schooner of Perry's squadron that fired the first American shot at Lake Erie. Captured on Lake Huron in September 1814 and taken into British service.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 1 × 32-pounder long gun
- 1 × 32-pounder carronade
| Launched | 1813 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 86 long tons (87 t) |
| Length | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Complement | 35 officers and enlisted |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
1813
Battle of Lake Erie
Survived
10 September 1813
Fired the first American shot
Fate
Survived
Broken up in 1831