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September 20, 1813
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Correction in Boston account of US brig Enterprise vs. British brig Boxer engagement: Enterprise rated 12 guns, not 14; 15 years old, formerly schooner; in 1804, Lt. Sterrett captured Tripolitan ship Tripoli without US losses. Boxer built 1804, larger at 300 tons vs. Enterprise's 163.
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In the Boston account of the late engagement between the United States brig Enterprise, and British brig Boxer, the former is stated to rate 14 guns. This is an error, as she is only rated by the Navy Department 12 guns. She is at least 15 years old, was formerly a schooner, and is the same vessel with which Lieut. Sterrett in August 1804, captured without loss of a man, the Tripolitan ship of war, Tripoli of 14 guns and 85 men, 50 of whom were killed and wounded.—The Boxer was built in England in the year 1804, and from the usual tonnage of brigs in the British Navy of her rate, she must be at least one third larger than the Enterprise. The tonnage of the Enterprise is 163 tons, that of the Boxer 300 tons.
Dem. Press.
Dem. Press.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Naval Engagement
Enterprise
Boxer
Tripoli Capture
Gun Rating Correction
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieut. Sterrett
Story Details
Key Persons
Lieut. Sterrett
Event Date
August 1804
Story Details
Boston account errs in rating Enterprise at 14 guns; correctly 12. Vessel over 15 years old, ex-schooner; in 1804, Sterrett captured Tripoli (14 guns, 85 men, 50 casualties) without US losses. Boxer built 1804 in England, 300 tons vs. Enterprise's 163.