USS Alfred (1774)
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Alfred flying the Grand Union Flag |
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| Career (USA) | |
|---|---|
| Name: | USS Alfred |
| Launched: | 1774 |
| Acquired: | 4 November 1775 |
| Commissioned: | 3 December 1775 |
| Fate: | Captured 9 March 1778 |
| Career (Great Britain) | |
| Name: | HMS Alfred |
| Acquired: | March 1778 |
| Fate: | Sold in 1782 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen: | 440 long tons (450 t) |
| Length: | 140 ft (43 m) |
| Beam: | 32 ft (9.8 m) |
| Draft: | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
| Complement: | 220 officers and men |
| Armament: | 20 × 9-pounder guns 10 × 6-pounder guns |
| Service record | |
| Commanders: | John Barry, Master (1774-1776) Capt. Dudley Saltonstall (1776) Capt. John Paul Jones (1776-1777) Capt. Elisha Hinman (1777-1778) |
| Operations: | Battle of Nassau Action of 6 April 1776 |
The Alfred was a man-of-war in the Continental Navy of the United States. She was built as Black Prince, named for Edward, the Black Prince, and served as Alfred.
Read more about USS Alfred (1774): As Black Prince, As Alfred