USS Montgomery (1813)

USS Montgomery, a sloop or schooner, was built in 1813 by Thomas MacDonough and purchased on 6 August 1813 for duty on Lake Champlain, preventing plundering expeditions and convoying Wade Hampton's troops trying to penetrate into Canada. Montgomery continued service on the lake until deactivated and sold in 1815.

History
United States
NameUSS Montgomery
NamesakeRichard Montgomery
BuilderThomas MacDonough
Launched1813
Acquiredby purchase, 6 August 1813
FateSold, 1815
General characteristics
TypeSloop or schooner
Armament
Service record
Operations: War of 1812

She was named for Brigadier General Richard Montgomery who fought and died in the American Revolutionary War.

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