James Avery (pilot boat)
The James Avery was a 19th century Sandy Hook pilot boat built in 1837 for a group of New York Pilots. She was built by the shipbuilder Jacob Bell. The James Avery was a pilot boat during the American Civil War that helped in the search of the Confederate CSS Tallahassee. She was last seen in 1872, off the Highlands.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Name | James Avery |
| Namesake | James W. Avery |
| Owner | New York Pilots |
| Operator | Thomas Johnson, John Taylor |
| Builder | Brown & Bell |
| Launched | Sep 9, 1837 |
| Out of service | June 16, 1872 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | schooner |
| Tonnage | 84-tons TM |
| Propulsion | Sail |
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