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USF Montgomery (I)

Frigate:

One of the first 13 frigates authorized by the Continental Congress 13 December 1775

Built by Lancaster Burling at Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Launched late in October 1776

Because of the British capture of New York City and the closing of the Hudson River, was never completed

Final Disposition, burned to prevent capture 6 October 1777

Specifications:
Displacement unknown
Length unknown
Beam unknown
Depth unknown
Draft unknown
Speed unknown
Complement unknown
Armament

twenty-four guns
Propulsion sail

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USF Montgomery (I)
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