HMS Diligent (1777)

HMS Diligent was a brig the Royal Navy purchased in 1777. The Continental Navy captured her in May 1779 and took her into service as the USS Diligent. She then participated in the disastrous Penobscot Expedition where her crew had to scuttle her in August to prevent her capture.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Diligent and USS Diligent.

HMS Diligent (1777)
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Diligent
BuilderAmerica
Acquired1777 by purchase
Captured7 May 1779
NameUSS Diligent
AcquiredBy capture May 1779
FateScuttled August 1779
General characteristics
TypeBrig
Tons burthen236 (bm)
Length88 ft 5+3⁄4 in (27.0 m) (deck)
Beam24 ft 8 in (7.5 m)
Depth of hold10 ft 10 in (3.3 m)
Complement
  • HMS:45
  • USS: 50
Armament
  • HMS: 10 × 3-pounder guns
  • USS: 14 × 4-pounder guns
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