

An edition of The USS Essex (1999)
and the birth of the American Navy
By Frances Diane Robotti
Publish Date
1999
Publisher
Adams Media Corp.
Language
eng
Pages
302
Description:
The USS Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate built in 1799 by the merchants of Salem, was known around the world for her speed and graceful lines, achieving a brilliant series of dramatic firsts for the young American navy.
subjects: Essex (Frigate), Naval History, History, Warships, United States. Navy, United States
Places: United States