Eagle, 1816
Any of the various large birds of prey of the family Accipitridae, including members of the genera Aquila and Haliaeetus, marked by a powerful hooked bill, long broad wings, and strong, soaring flight.
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Displacement: 79-tons
Rig: Schooner
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Commissioned: 1816
Decommissioned: 1829
Disposition: ?
Complement: ?
Armament: Two 3-pounders
Cutter History:
The fourth cutter named Eagle entered service in 1816. She was originally built for service in Boston but was assigned to New Haven, Connecticut. As early as 1824 she was placed under the command of Captain Frederick Lee, who had commanded her immediate predecessor. She served under his command until she was disposed of in 1829.
Record of Movements notes that this Eagle served only to 1824 and another was built to take her place.
Sources:
Donald Canney. U.S. Coast Guard and Revenue Cutters, 1790-1935. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1995.
U.S. Coast Guard. Record of Movements: Vessels of the United States Coast Guard: 1790 - December 31, 1933. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1934; 1989 (reprint).