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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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Philadelphia report addresses concerns over low lower deck ports on the USS Independence (built in Boston) by comparing measurements with the newly launched USS Franklin (built in Philadelphia), showing the Franklin's ports are higher above water.
Merged-components note: The table provides the comparison directly referenced in the preceding domestic news text about ship construction; sequential reading order and spatial overlap confirm they form one logical component.
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It has been objected to the construction of the National ship Independence of 74 guns, built at Boston, that her lower deck ports were not sufficiently high from the water--and as the Franklin of 74 guns, built by Messrs. S. Humphreys and C. Penrose of this city, and launched on Monday last from the Navy Yard, was supposed to be on the same model, apprehensions of a similar defect in that ship have been entertained.
These apprehensions are relieved by the subjoined comparison between the Independence and the Franklin.-- Com. Register.
The Independence had on board, when launched, thirty five tons ballast, which could not have settled her more than two inches.--Her bowsprit was not in.
The Franklin had no ballast on board, but her bowsprit was in.
| The Independence, when launched, drew aft | Feet. | Inch. |
| Franklin, | do. | do. |
| Independence, | do. | forward, |
| Franklin, | do. | do. |
| Independence, | 4th port from aft, above water, | 10 |
| Franklin, | do. | do. |
| Independence, 5th port from forward, | 12 | 0 |
| Franklin, | do. | do. |
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Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
August 25
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apprehensions of defects in the franklin relieved by comparison showing higher port heights.
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Objections to low lower deck ports on the Independence extended to the Franklin, built on similar model and launched Monday last; comparison of drafts and port heights provided.