USS Chippewa (1814)
For other ships of the same name, see USS Chippewa.
| Career (US) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | Chippewa |
| Namesake: | Battle of Chippawa |
| Ordered: | 15 December 1814 |
| Laid down: | mid-February, 1815 |
| Fate: | Sold, 1 November 1833 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 2,948 tons |
| Length: | 183 ft 5 in (55.91 m) |
| Beam: | 56 ft 10 in (17.32 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 17 ft 9 in (5.41 m) |
| Armament: | (planned) 70 × long 32-pounders 8 × long 24-pounders 28 × 42-pounder carronades |
USS Chippewa was a ship of the line for which construction began at the Navy Yard, Sacketts Harbor, New York, after the signing of a contract on 15 December 1814, but the ship was never launched. Uncompleted, the ship was sold on 1 November 1833.
The ship was named for the Battle of Chippawa, fought during the War of 1812.
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.