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.