Enterprise (1776)

Enterprise (1776)

:"For other ships of the same name, see USS|Enterprise"

The "Enterprise" (1776-12-20 – 1777 February), was the second American ship to bear the name. She was a successful privateer before she was purchased for the Continental Navy in 1776. Commanded by Captain Joseph Campbell, the schooner "Enterprise" operated principally in Chesapeake Bay. She convoyed transports, carried out reconnaissance, and guarded the shores against foraging raids by the British. Only meager records of her service have been found; they indicate that she was apparently returned to the "Maryland Council of Safety" in 1777.

Only commissioned ships of the US Navy carry the USS (United States Ship). The Navy also uses the prefix retroactively for ships that would have been commissioned under current practice. Since the first "USS Enterprise" was still in service, this "Enterprise" would not have been commissioned and does not use the USS prefix.

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/e4/enterprise-ii.htm Navy File]


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