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Seringapatam

Whaler:

Seringapatam was a whaler operating as a privateer without a commission that was captured by the prize ship, Greenwich, off Tumbez, Peru, 13 July 1813

Master's Mate James Terry of the flagship United States Frigate USS Essex was placed on board Seringapatam, as prize master, and she cruised with Capt. David Porter's squadron

In September 1813, Porter found Essex in need of repairs and provisions and set sail for the island of Nuka Hiva, in the Marquesas, nearly 3,000 miles distant

He took with him four of his prizes, including Seringapatam, Sir Andrew Hammond, Greenwich and Essex Junior

When the repairs to Essex were completed and provisions taken on board, he set sail in Essex for the coast of Chile, accompanied by Essex Junior

Prior to Porter's departure on 12 December, Seringapatam, Sir Andrew Hammond, and Greenwich were moved under the guns of the fort, and a force was ordered to stay on the island under the command of LT. John M. Gamble, USMC

Soon after Porter sailed, the natives became so troublesome that Gamble was forced to land a detachment of men to restore order

In April 1814, despairing of Porter's return, LT. Gamble began to rig Seringapatam and Sir Andrew Hammond with the intention of quitting the island

When signs of mutiny appeared, he had all the arms and ammunition put on board his own ship, Greenwich

However, in spite of this precaution, the mutineers captured Seringapatam on 7 May, wounding Gamble

Seringapatam's former captain reassumed command and sailed her to New South Wales, where the mutineers returned her to her original owner

Specifications:
Displacement 375 t.
Length unknown
Beam unknown
Depth of Hold unknown
Draft unknown
Speed unknown
Complement 31

Armament 22 guns

Propulsion sail

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098682401	172k	*Namesake* Seringapatam. The Siege of Seringapatam (5 April – 4 May 1799) was the final confrontation of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore. Photo caption - "The Siege of Seringapatam" c.1800 by Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851).	Tommy Trampp
098682402	107k	Drawing of Seringapatam British Maritime History - 1992 Tom Tumb cigarette card nr. 8	Tommy Trampp
098682403	85k	John Pinches Great British Ship Collection "Seringapatam" Le Trinket Box 1980.	Tommy Trampp
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Seringapatam
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS)

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