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USS Essex (1799)

The first USS Essex of the United States Navy was a 36-gun [1] or 32-gun[2] sailing frigate that participated in the Quasi-War with France, the First Barbary War, and in the War of 1812, during which she was captured by the British in 1814 and served as HMS Essex until sold at public auction on 6 June 1837.The frigate was launched on 30 September 1799 by Enos Briggs, Salem, Massachusetts, at a cost of $139,362 subscribed by the people of Salem and Essex County. On 17 December 1799 she was presented to the United States Navy and accepted by Captain Edward Preble.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Essex_%281799%29

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Como Thomas Anderson Conover Flowers have been left.

17 Jun 1791 – 25 Sep 1864

South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA

Richard DaleFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

6 Nov 1756 – 26 Feb 1826

Revolutionary War Naval Officer. Served in the...

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA

Plot info: Section 18, Lot 57

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