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List of "Sundries" for Frigate United States 1798


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For those of you with curiosity concerning how the first US Frigates were equipped for sea, you may find a ten page listing of the sundries received by the Frigate United States in 1798 at the following link:

 

http://wardepartmentpapers.org/document.php?id=27521

 

There are some interesting items - including the quantity of powder (268 barrels), grape shot (3,705 2lb grape), compasses (several), 6 panes of glass, 99 gal sherry wine, 48 3/4 gal port wine, 62 gal molasses, and 462 gal of vinegar. 

Wayne

Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.
Epictetus

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