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Domestic News June 23, 1828

Phenix Gazette

Alexandria, Virginia

What is this article about?

The US Navy Department has ordered the sloop of war Hornet to return from the Pacific Ocean expedition to New York Navy Yard for repairs to fit it for service as a discovery ship. Several officers are ordered home to join an enterprise, and small merchant brigs may accompany the Hornet.

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Orders have been issued from the Navy Department to the commanding officer of the West India squadron. It is stated in the Intelligencer that orders for the immediate return of the sloop of war Hornet, from the Pacific Ocean expedition to the South Sea, to the Navy Yard at New York, to undergo the necessary repairs to fit her for the service. The Hornet is the smallest sloop of war; we regret her heavy armament, and by some other alterations, in the service, and may, by removing us, be made a good discovery ship. We understand, says the Intelligencer, that several officers on distant stations have been ordered home, one of whom will be the senior officer, but under orders to join the enterprise. We have not heard the name, or perhaps two, small merchant brigs are also that it is in contemplation to send, and the appointment will soon be made. We shall be of essential service to the enterprise mounting with the Hornet. These small vessels may greatly extend its usefulness.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Shipping Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Navy Orders Sloop Hornet Pacific Expedition Discovery Ship Officers Recall Merchant Brigs

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Outcome

hornet to undergo repairs and alterations to become a discovery ship; officers ordered home to join enterprise; possible addition of small merchant brigs.

Event Details

Navy Department orders to West India squadron commanding officer; Hornet returning from Pacific to New York for repairs; several officers recalled for an enterprise; contemplation to send small merchant brigs.

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