On the naming of the frigate intended for the Dey of Algiers
Document 1797Algiers 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.
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Letterbook
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.
Date
07/07/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1797070715055
Page start
253
Notable persons
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 locations
Portsmouth New Hampshire
War Office
Algiers
Algeria
Philadelphia
Notable items
frigate