Cost of Launching Frigate Constitution
Document 1797Agreed to Claghorn's request to launch the frigate Constitution in September rather than in October due to the unpredictable tides during that month. However, Secretary mentioned his desired to keep the launch in October due to increased costs associated with an early launch.
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Description
Agreed to Claghorn's request to launch the frigate Constitution in September rather than in October due to the unpredictable tides during that month. However, Secretary mentioned his desired to keep the launch in October due to increased costs associated with an early launch.
Date
09/10/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1797091014000
Notable persons
George Claghorne
James McHenry
Secretary of War
Navy
Notable locations
Philadelphia
navy yard
Notable items
frigate
Constitution