From Wikipedia.
Sloop of war built in New Orleans, launched 1812, broken up in 1821.
341 tons, 99 feet long, 28-foot beam. Mounted sixteen 24-pdrs.
Originally built as a merchant ship for $15,510.
Commanded by Captain Charles C.B. Thompson.
From 23 December 1814, to January 8, 1815, fired on the advancing British troops in support of Andrew Jackson.
The lack of wind caused crew members to go ashore and they had to tow the ship upriver against the current.
Played a key role in the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans.
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
Showing posts with label USS Louisiana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USS Louisiana. Show all posts
Monday, July 10, 2017
Friday, August 31, 2012
The Revenue Cutter Louisiana-- Part 2
The Louisiana remained the only federal ship in Louisiana Territory until June 17, 1806 when Gunboat 13 and Gunboat 14 arrived and were placed under command of Captain John Shaw, USN, (still in charge 1812).
I keep coming across Jefferson's gunboats, which were numbered instead of named. I'll have to find out more about them.
The Louisiana was severely damaged in a storm during September 1807. In 1810, it was bought by the US Navy to carry troops.
On April 17, 1812, the Louisiana's Captain Angus O. Frazer, wrote that he had engaged two pirate ships that had outfitted in New Orleans. He reported "twenty shots were exchanged, but their superior sailing and night coming on, made their escape."
The ship was sunk in the August 19, 1812, hurricane. Its guns removed, it was placed out of commission and auctioned off in her sunken state. Her new owner had her raised and placed in mercantile service.
Ship stats: 75 tons, 70.6 feet long, 22.4 beam, 5.7 draft, 30 crew and armament of ten 4-pdrs.
The second ship by the name Louisiana operated 1819 to 1824 and was a topsail schooner.
I believe this is the Louisiana Wikipedia referred to as the US Navy ship sunk in the hurricane.
So, That Ship. --Brock-Perry
I keep coming across Jefferson's gunboats, which were numbered instead of named. I'll have to find out more about them.
The Louisiana was severely damaged in a storm during September 1807. In 1810, it was bought by the US Navy to carry troops.
On April 17, 1812, the Louisiana's Captain Angus O. Frazer, wrote that he had engaged two pirate ships that had outfitted in New Orleans. He reported "twenty shots were exchanged, but their superior sailing and night coming on, made their escape."
The ship was sunk in the August 19, 1812, hurricane. Its guns removed, it was placed out of commission and auctioned off in her sunken state. Her new owner had her raised and placed in mercantile service.
Ship stats: 75 tons, 70.6 feet long, 22.4 beam, 5.7 draft, 30 crew and armament of ten 4-pdrs.
The second ship by the name Louisiana operated 1819 to 1824 and was a topsail schooner.
I believe this is the Louisiana Wikipedia referred to as the US Navy ship sunk in the hurricane.
So, That Ship. --Brock-Perry
Thursday, August 30, 2012
The Revenue Cutter Louisiana
From the Louisiana Military Heritage Site.
I was still wondering about this USS Louisiana. If it was such a major Navy vessel, why would they not mention its sinking in the 1812 hurricane?
After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the government needed a revenue cutter in newly acquired New Orleans. On June 18, 1804, the Collector at Baltimore, Md., was authorized by Congress to build a 60-foot cutter, about 60 tons with a six-foot draft.
It was named the Louisiana and set sail for New Orleans December 16, 1804, in a voyage that took twenty days. Its first commander was Revenue Captain Joseph Newcomb and, on his first voyage out of New Orleans, ignored his orders and went to Pascagoula (in still-disputed territory and occupied by the Spanish) and confiscated large quantities of coffee. To avoid a diplomatic incident, the Port Collector ordered the coffee returned.
On April 16, 1805,the Louisiana captured the schooner Felicity which had been privateering.
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More to Come. --Brock-Perry
I was still wondering about this USS Louisiana. If it was such a major Navy vessel, why would they not mention its sinking in the 1812 hurricane?
After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the government needed a revenue cutter in newly acquired New Orleans. On June 18, 1804, the Collector at Baltimore, Md., was authorized by Congress to build a 60-foot cutter, about 60 tons with a six-foot draft.
It was named the Louisiana and set sail for New Orleans December 16, 1804, in a voyage that took twenty days. Its first commander was Revenue Captain Joseph Newcomb and, on his first voyage out of New Orleans, ignored his orders and went to Pascagoula (in still-disputed territory and occupied by the Spanish) and confiscated large quantities of coffee. To avoid a diplomatic incident, the Port Collector ordered the coffee returned.
On April 16, 1805,the Louisiana captured the schooner Felicity which had been privateering.
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More to Come. --Brock-Perry
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
A Follow Up on the USS Louisiana, the Hurricane, and War News
Continuing a bit further with my August 24th post. This ship was wrecked in the Louisiana hurricane of August 19, 1812, according to Wikipedia. I came across the Navy Department Library while researching this ship. They have letters from naval officers in New Orleans about the hurricane, and strangely, there was no mention anywhere of a USS Louisiana (which apparently was the most powerful ship in the squadron). And, no mention of it sinking.
Strange to be writing about an 1812 hurricane at the same time a new hurricane is pounding New Orleans and environs, coming on the 6th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Hurricanes were not named back in 1812.
That would be kind of strange that a capital ship like that would sink and there would be no mention of it.
News of the US declaration of war against Britain reached New Orleans July 9, 1812, (not the last time news reached the city late) the naval station here being the farthest one from Washington, DC. Captain John Shaw, USN, the station commander, had 400 officers and men on two brigs and 11 gunboats. He hurriedly put the station on war footing, figuring it would be a prime place for a British attack.
The August 19th hurricane set those efforts back considerably. There was great damage and loss of lives.
But, significantly, his report did not mention any USS Louisiana.
So, Was There a USS Loisiana or Not? I Think I Have an Answer. --Brock-Perry
Strange to be writing about an 1812 hurricane at the same time a new hurricane is pounding New Orleans and environs, coming on the 6th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Hurricanes were not named back in 1812.
That would be kind of strange that a capital ship like that would sink and there would be no mention of it.
News of the US declaration of war against Britain reached New Orleans July 9, 1812, (not the last time news reached the city late) the naval station here being the farthest one from Washington, DC. Captain John Shaw, USN, the station commander, had 400 officers and men on two brigs and 11 gunboats. He hurriedly put the station on war footing, figuring it would be a prime place for a British attack.
The August 19th hurricane set those efforts back considerably. There was great damage and loss of lives.
But, significantly, his report did not mention any USS Louisiana.
So, Was There a USS Loisiana or Not? I Think I Have an Answer. --Brock-Perry
Friday, August 24, 2012
USS Louisiana
I mentioned this ship in my entry yesterday saying that it was sunk at New Orleans by the Aug. 19, 1812, hurricane. I'd never heard of the ship before, so had to do some research.
Wikipedia says the ship was a sloop-of-war launched in 1812 and broken up in 1821. It weighed 341 tons, was 99-feet in length, had a 28-foot beam and a 14-foot depth in its hold, carrying 16X24-pdrs.
Originally built as a merchant ship, it was purchased by the Navy for $15,500. Strangely, there was no mention of this ship sinking in the Aug. 19th hurricane.
However, it did participate in the fighting around New Orleans at the end of the war. From Dec. 23, 1814, to Jan. 8, 1815, it pounded British troops advancing upriver along the shore. These forces continued upriver until out of range of the Louisiana's guns, which ship could not go after them due to the river being low.
Crewmembers went on shore and then pulled the ship into position to fire its guns.
And the Battle Was On. --Brock-Perry
Wikipedia says the ship was a sloop-of-war launched in 1812 and broken up in 1821. It weighed 341 tons, was 99-feet in length, had a 28-foot beam and a 14-foot depth in its hold, carrying 16X24-pdrs.
Originally built as a merchant ship, it was purchased by the Navy for $15,500. Strangely, there was no mention of this ship sinking in the Aug. 19th hurricane.
However, it did participate in the fighting around New Orleans at the end of the war. From Dec. 23, 1814, to Jan. 8, 1815, it pounded British troops advancing upriver along the shore. These forces continued upriver until out of range of the Louisiana's guns, which ship could not go after them due to the river being low.
Crewmembers went on shore and then pulled the ship into position to fire its guns.
And the Battle Was On. --Brock-Perry
Thursday, August 23, 2012
1812 Louisiana Hurricane
No, we're not talking Katrina here. This is before hurricanes were named.
From Wikipedia War of 1812 Chronology.
AUGUST 19, 1812, a hurricane made landfall at New Orleans with high winds and storm surge. The parade ground at American Fort St. Philip, downriver, had eight vfeet of water in it. A British fleet was approaching at the time and it was scattered.
The 16 gun warship USS Louisiana, the largest ship at the port, sank, but evidenly was later raised because it took part in the events leading up to the 1815 Battle of New Orleans. Of interest, another USS Louisiana became the famous powdership at Fort Fisher during the Civil War.
The Big Blow. --Brock-Perry
From Wikipedia War of 1812 Chronology.
AUGUST 19, 1812, a hurricane made landfall at New Orleans with high winds and storm surge. The parade ground at American Fort St. Philip, downriver, had eight vfeet of water in it. A British fleet was approaching at the time and it was scattered.
The 16 gun warship USS Louisiana, the largest ship at the port, sank, but evidenly was later raised because it took part in the events leading up to the 1815 Battle of New Orleans. Of interest, another USS Louisiana became the famous powdership at Fort Fisher during the Civil War.
The Big Blow. --Brock-Perry
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