USS Washington (1775)
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.
Read more about USS Washington (1775): Acquired By General Washington, Service, A Demoralized Crew, Captured, Final Disposition
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—George Gordon Noel Byron (1788–1824)