| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | USS Hancock |
| Namesake | John Hancock |
| Acquired | October 1775 |
| Fate | Returned to owner, 1777 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Schooner |
| Tons burthen | 72 (bm) |
| Length | 60 ft (18.3 m) |
| Beam | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Complement | 70 officers and enlisted |
| Armament | 6 × 4-pounder guns |
| Service record | |
| Part of: | Continental Navy |
| Commanders: |
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The first USS Hancock was an armed schooner under the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. She was named for patriot and presiding officer of the Continental Congress, John Hancock. Congress returned her to her owner in 1777 after deeming the vessel to be unsuitable for the new Continental Navy.