USS Congress (1776)

Congress with Enterprise and other ships at the Battle of Valcour Island
History
United States
Name	USS Congress
Launched	1776 at Skenesborough, New York
In service	circa 6 October 1776
Out of service	13 October 1776
Stricken	1776 (est.)
Fate	Sunk, 13 October 1776
General characteristics
Tonnage	123
Length	72 ft 4 in (22.05 m)
Beam	19 ft 7 in (5.97 m)
Depth of hold	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Propulsion	Rowed by manpower
Speed	Not known
Complement	80 officers and enlisted
Armament	2 × 12-pounder guns 2 × 8-pounder guns 4 × 6-pounder guns

USS Congress was a row galley that served the Continental Navy during the American Revolution.

The galley – which was rowed by oarsmen instead of using sail - had the distinction of serving the young American Navy for only a week before being scuttled after combat with the British.