On the naming of the frigate intended for the Dey of Algiers
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
On the naming of the frigate intended for the Dey of Algiers
Description
Algiers Frigate named the "Crescent." Asks that the name be inserted in her papers and other documents. Congratulates Captain Thompson and naval constructor James Hackett for the safe launching of the vessel into her proper elements. The frigate Crescent of 36 guns launched at Portsmouth New Hampshire US Navy yard on 29 June 1797 at 4pm. Provides draught of water fore and aft.
year created
1797
month created
07
day created
07
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
sent to location
Portsmouth
in image
author note
No Signature, from War Office
recipient note
Thomas Thompson.
notable person/group
Captain Thomas Thompson
the Dey of Algiers
Josiah Fox
James Hackett
navy constructor
naval constructor
Secretary of War
James McHenry
naval superintendent
War Department
notable location
Portsmouth New Hampshire
War Office
Algiers
Algeria
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
frigate
notable idea/issue
frigate construction
frigate for Dey of Algiers
Naval Act 1794
tribute
document number
1797070715055
page start
253
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZXA06 (315 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters to (Requisitions on) Secretary of the Treasury and other Treasury Department Officials), June 1798-June 1824. (RG45) | V:1, P:253 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Josiah Fox | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Captain Thomas Thompson | Portsmouth | [n/a] |