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USS Hornet (1805 brig)
The third USS ''Hornet'' was a brig-rigged sloop-of-war in the United States Navy. During the War of 1812, she was the first U.S. Navy ship to capture a British vessel.
==Design==
''Hornet'' was launched 28 July 1805 in Baltimore and commissioned there on 18 October, Master Commandant Isaac Chauncey in command.
''Hornet''s design was a compromise between the six original U.S. frigates and coastal gunboats championed by President Thomas Jefferson. The fledgling Navy needed a light-draft ship that was fast and maneuverable, but also possessing sufficient firepower to deter or defeat enemy ships. ''Hornet''’s design is attributed to Josiah Fox but her builder, William Price, is said to have altered it based on the successful lines of the Baltimore Clipper, of which he had significant experience.
During his time as captain, Chauncey reported significant problems with ''Hornet''’s rigging, hindering her overall potential. In response to these reports, ''Hornet''s sister ship, , constructed at the Washington Navy Yard, had her rigging changed to three masts and afterword reported excellent performance at sea.〔
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