Title: The USS Essex
Subtitle: and the birth of the American Navy
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