US Ships-of-the-Line-- Part 6: USS America, Pennsylvania and Delaware

USS AMERICA-- America;'s first ship-of-the-line, launched in 1782, 76-guns, given to France.

USS PENNSYLVANIA-- Mounted 140 guns. One of nine ships-of-the-line authorized by Congress 29 April 1816. Built in Philadelphi Navy Yard. Only sailed once and then placed in ordinary at Norfolk Navy Yard until 1842 when it became the port's receiving ship. Burned 20 April 1861 to prevent capture by Confederates.

USS DELAWARE-- Laid down August 1817 and commissioned 1828. In ordinary at Norfolk in 1844 and burned 20 April 1861 to prevent capture by Confederates.

--Brock-Perry