USS Washington (1775)

History
United Colonies
NameUSS Washington
NamesakeGeorge Washington
OwnerGeorge Erving and Capt. Benjamin Wormwell
Laid downdate unknown
Christenedas Endeavor
AcquiredEarly October 1775
In serviceNovember 3, 1775
Reclassifiedfrom schooner to brigantine
CapturedDecember 3, 1775 by Great Britain
FateRotted away at Boston, Massachusetts
General characteristics
TypeBrigantine
Displacement160 tons
Draftnot known
Propulsionbrigantine sail
Speednot known
Complement74
ArmamentSix 6-pounder guns, four 4-pounder guns, and ten swivel guns

USS Washington was a schooner acquired by the Continental Navy during the American Revolution and converted to an armed brigantine. She served for only a short period of time before being captured by the British.