USS Ranger (1814)
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| Career (United States) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | USS Ranger |
| Namesake: | A wanderer, or military scout |
| Acquired: | March 1814 |
| Fate: | Sold in 1816 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Schooner |
| Sail plan: | schooner-rigged |
| Armament: | 1 x 18-pounder gun |
For other ships of the same name, see USS Ranger.
The second USS Ranger was an armed schooner that served in the U.S. Navy from 1814 to 1816.
Ranger, probably a former privateer, was purchased in Baltimore, Maryland, in March 1814. She was used as a lookout vessel in Chesapeake Bay during the War of 1812. She was sold in Baltimore in 1816.
References
This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
