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Champion (I)
Xebec:
Built, date and location unknown
Launched, date unknown
The Continental xebec Champion, commanded by CAPT. James Josiah, served on the Delaware River in a force composed of ships of the Continental and Pennsylvania State Navies
It was that force that contested British efforts to establish sea communications with their forces in Philadelphia in the fall of 1777
After several months of gallant fighting against heavy odds, the American ships attempted to run past Philadelphia. The State galleys succeeded in the undertaking but the Continental fleet
could not
Final Disposition, the Continental fleet including Champion, was burned by their own officers, 21 November 1777, when the tide and winds turned against them.
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Length unknown
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Depth of Hold unknown
Draft unknown
Speed unknown
Complement unknown
Armament eight guns
Propulsion sail
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Champion (I)
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