USS Eagle (1814)

USS Eagle (1814)

The third USS "Eagle", a brig, was launched 11 August 1814 as "Surprise" at Vergennes, Vermont, by Adam and Noah Brown. She was renamed "Eagle" 6 September and placed under the command of Lieutenant R. Henley.

Finished in bare time to participate in the decisive Battle of Lake Champlain on 11 September 1814, "Eagle" rendered gallant service. The first vessel in the American line, she fought


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