USS Maryland was a sloop-of-war in the United States Navy . She served during the Quasi-War with France.
11-828: Four ships of the U.S. Navy have been named USS Maryland : USS Maryland (1799) , a sloop during the Napoleonic Wars USS ; Maryland (ACR-8) , a Pennsylvania -class cruiser, saw action in World War I, later renamed USS Frederick USS Maryland (BB-46) , a Colorado -class battleship known as "Fighting Mary," saw action in World War II USS ; Maryland (SSBN-738) , an Ohio -class ballistic missile submarine, commissioned in 1992, currently in active service [REDACTED] [REDACTED] List of ships with
22-621: A fight the Portuguese brig Gloria da Mar , which had been captured by French privateer Cherry of Bourdeaux 13 days previous. The sloop left Surinam for home 9 August 1800, having served since December 1799 as the only American naval vessel on the Surinam station. Sometime before 30 August she recaptured Portuguese brig "Gloria du Mar" that had been captured by the French. Sailing by way of St. Kitts , and St. Thomas , Maryland escorted
33-553: A large convoy of American and British merchant vessels to safe waters, in addition to capturing Aerial , an American merchantman on 2 September. "Arial" had been trading with the enemy and arraigned a fake capture by a privateer as cover. On 10 September 1800 she set sail for St. Thomas , Virgin Islands , with USS Eagle , escorting a convoy of 52 ships. On unknown date she and USS Maryland recaptured brig "Mahitable". Maryland arrived at Baltimore on 1 October for repairs. In
44-535: A letter dated 20 February to Josiah Parker, Chaiman of the Committee on Naval Affairs, Navy Secretary Stoddert recommended selling her. The sloop departed Baltimore on 22 March 1801 with Congressman John Dawson of Virginia, President Adams ' designated bearer of the amended and ratified Treaty of Mortefontaine with France, and arrived Havre de Grâce , France, in early May. The sloop remained until 15 July, when, because of difficulties in obtaining ratification, she
55-730: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles USS Maryland (1799) Maryland was built by public subscription in Baltimore under the Act of 30 June 1798; launched at Price Shipyard , Baltimore, 3 June 1799; and accepted by the Navy in August 1799, Captain John Rodgers in command. Maryland departed Baltimore 13 September 1799 for the Surinam station. Arriving 1 October,
66-782: The Virginia House of Delegates from 1786 to 1789 and was also elected a delegate of the Continental Congress in 1788. A delegate to the Virginia Convention in 1788, Dawson opposed ratification, aligning himself with Monroe, Patrick Henry and George Mason , although that convention as a whole ratified the United States Constitution . The following year Dawson was selected to Virginia's privy council and served in that executive branch capacity for several years. In 1796, Dawson
77-694: The War of 1812 and a term in the Continental Congress as well as several terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1797 until his death in office in 1814. Born in the Colony of Virginia , Dawson graduated from Harvard University in 1782, studied law and was admitted to the bar. Known for his stylish attire and red hair, "Beau" Dawson was a good friend of, and prolific correspondent with, James Madison , for Dawson's stepfather Judge Joseph Jones raised Madison's good friend (and sometimes political opponent) James Monroe after his father's death. Dawson served in
88-520: The same or similar names This article includes a list of ships with the same or similar names. If an internal link for a specific ship led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended ship article, if one exists. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_Maryland&oldid=1076085249 " Categories : Set index articles on ships United States Navy ship names Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
99-596: The sloop cruised from French Guiana to Curaçao protecting American shipping from attacks by French warships and privateers . The Napoleonic Wars were ongoing in Europe and the French were searching and seizing merchant vessels trading with the British West Indies , causing much loss to American commerce. Maryland captured the schooner Clarissa , an American slave trader without papers 4 January 1800, and then on 26 July fell in with and recaptured without
110-719: Was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democratic-Republican and served from 1797 to his death in 1814. In 1801 President John Adams selected Dawson to transmit dispatches to the Government of France , and Dawson thus averted war with the one-time ally. Dawson became chairman of the Committee on the District of Columbia from 1813 to 1814, as well as served as an aide to Generals Jacob Brown and future President Andrew Jackson during
121-481: Was released by Congressman Dawson and sent home. Carrying several diplomatic passengers and important letters and dispatches, she returned to her home port Baltimore 28 August. Captain Rodgers discharged the crew and then sold Maryland on 2 October 1801 for $ 20,200. John Dawson (US politician) John Dawson (1762 – March 31, 1814) was a Virginian lawyer, soldier and politician who served in
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