USS Norfolk (1798)

History
United States
NameUSS Norfolk
Laid down1798
Commissioned9 September 1798
FateSold, November 1800
General characteristics
TypeBrig
Displacement200 long tons (203 t)
PropulsionSails
Complement140 officers and enlisted
Armament18 × 6-pounder guns

The first USS Norfolk was a brig in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France.

Norfolk was built by the city of Norfolk, Virginia for the public service at the beginning of the Quasi-War with France in 1798. Captain Thomas Williams was appointed to the command and she was reported ready for sea, except for her other officers, on 9 September 1798.