USS Enterprise (1799) - Measurements

Measurements

In 1799 she was built as a fast-sailing schooner with a complement of 70, mounting twelve 6-pounders.

• Length along the deck: 85 ft. 7 in. (25.8 m)
• Length of the keel: 60 ft. (18.29 m)
• Beam: 22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
• Depth of Hold: 10 ft. (3.0 m)
• Tonnage: 135 tons

The first commanding officer of the Enterprise thought that she was too lightly built and that her quarters, in particular, should be bulletproofed. In 1800, her armament was increased to fourteen guns, and at this time her dimensions are given as:

• Length along the deck: 83 ft. 6 in. (25.45 m)
• Length of the keel: 60 ft. (18.29 m)
• Beam: 22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
• Depth of Hold: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
• Tonnage: 165 tons