USS Linnet (1814)

USS Linnet (1814)

USS "Linnet", a 16-gun brig, was built in 1814 by the Royal Navy at Isle aux Nois, Canada, as "Niagara". Renamed "Linnet" and commanded by Capt. D. Pring, RN, she joined Capt. George Downie's squadron, taking part in the Battle of Lake Champlain at Plattsburgh, New York, 11 September 1814. Sailing down the bay, "Linnet" joined battle with the American brig USS|Eagle|1814|2, 18 guns, and in the battle that ensued, did much damage to the American vessel until Commodore Thomas MacDonough's flagship USS|Saratoga|1814|2 raked her with accurate fire, causing her to strike.

The Americans repaired their prize and she was taken into the U.S. Navy but because the War of 1812 was over by that time, "Linnet" was placed in ordinary at Whitehall, New York, until sold in 1825.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l7/linnet-i.htm


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