History | |
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United States | |
Name | USS Louisiana |
Namesake | Louisiana |
Launched | 1812 |
Fate | Broken up 1821 |
General characteristics | |
Type | sloop-of-war |
Tons burthen | 341 tons |
Length | 99 feet |
Beam | 28 feet |
Depth of hold | 14 feet |
Armament | 16 x 24-pounders |
Notes |
USS Louisiana, was a sloop built in New Orleans in 1812 and she played a vital role in the defense of Louisiana during the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom.