'USS Lexington' Merchant/Warship (With Plans)

[Wind]

USS Lexington, 16 Gun Brig of War

The Lexington belonged to a small fleet of merchant ships, which were hastily converted into war ships in Philadelphia in 1775/77 during the war against England. Under captain John Barry’s command, the Lexington was successfully engaged in battle on April 7th, 1776 against the corvette Edward. During the same year, the Lexington was captured by the British frigate Pearl. The crew re-captured the boat again in a daring action and returned it to Baltimore. During the following year, the Lexington sailed to France and, together with other ships, took part in various battles in the Bay of Biscay, the English Channel, and off the Irish coast. A number of English ships were captured. On September 20th, 1777, on its return trip from France, the Lexington was captured by the English cutter Alert. After a fight of more than three hours the Lexington ran out of ammunition and had to surrender. Thus, at least the lives of the crew, already decimated by enemy fire, were saved.

Another great addition to NA fleet family. One fierce little boat. 

Plans

 

 

Edited June 30, 2018 by Wind

[seanjo]

The war against the UK/British, not England.

[Sir Texas Sir]

I would love to see a 3rd rate US ship, but nice little brig there.

[Wind]

On 6/30/2018 at 12:10 PM, Sir Texas Sir said:

I would love to see a 3rd rate US ship, but nice little brig there.

I am about to acquire a book with some plans that I will post soon. Thing is America looks like French Buc already in the game, I personally would add a 90 2nd rate USS Franklin. 

The only 2 candidates would be;

USS America

USS Franklin

Edited July 2, 2018 by Wind