USS Montgomery (1776)

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Name: USS Montgomery
Namesake: General Richard Montgomery
Laid down: 1776
Fate: Burned, 6 October 1777
General characteristics
Type: Frigate
Armament: 24 guns

USS Montgomery was one of the first 13 frigates authorized by the Continental Congress 13 December 1775. She was built by Lancaster Burling at Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; launched late in October 1776; but, because of the British capture of New York City and the closing of the Hudson River, was never finished. The frigate was burned to prevent capture 6 October 1777.

References

This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.