Massachusetts ship Tyrannicide (1776)
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For the French ship, see French ship Tyrannicide (1793).
Tyrannicide was a 14-gun brigantine-rigged sloop of the Massachusetts State Navy.[1] The ship was built for the American Revolutionary War and participated in commerce raiding until destroyed in the Penobscot expedition.
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Artist's depiction of the Royal Navy chasing Tyrannicide up the Penobscot River. | |
History | |
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Massachusetts | |
Namesake | "Tyrant killer" |
Builder | Salisbury, Massachusetts shipyard |
Launched | July 1776 |
Homeport | Salem, Massachusetts |
Fate | Scuttled 14 August 1779 |
General characteristics | |
Sail plan | brigantine |
Complement | 75 men |
Armament | 14 × 6 or 4-pounder guns |
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