USS Traveller (1805)
For other ships with the same name, see USS Traveler and USS Traveller.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name: | USS Traveller |
| Namesake: | Previous name retained |
| Acquired: | June 1805 |
| Fate: | Sold December 1805 |
| Notes: | Formerly a civilian fishing smack |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Supply boat |
| Tonnage: | 36 tons |
| Sail plan: | Sails |
USS Traveller was a supply boat that served in the United States Navy in 1805.
Commodore Edward Preble acquired the fishing smack Traveller in June 1805 to carry supplies to American ships operating in the Mediterranean Sea. She apparently commanded by Sailing Master Benjamin C. Prince.
Traveller was sold to Sir Alexander Ball in December 1805.
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
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