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Vincennes (U.S.S.)

Vincennes (U.S.S.)
Foto: Navsource.org (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command by Tommy Trampp)

Geschichte

This warship was built in 1826 by U.S. Navy Shipyard (New York NY).

Historische Notizen

The first USS Vincennes was the first United States warship to circumnavigate the globe.

In 1841 this vessel arrived in Puget Sound Oregon Territory under command of Captain Charles Wilkes.

Eigentümer & Kapitäne

In 1826-1841 she was a warship of the United States Navy.

Kapitäne

Commander Charles Wilkes USN (1841)

Namensbedeutung

The ship was named in honor of the Battle of Vincennes.

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