The first USS Charleston was a row galley that served in the United States Navy from 1798 to 1802.

History
United States
NameUSS Charleston
NamesakeCharleston, South Carolina
Laid down1798
Launched1798
Completed1798
Commissioned1798
FateSold about 1 February 1802
General characteristics
Typerow galley
Length52 ft (16 m)
Beam15 ft (4.6 m)
Depth5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Complement28 officers and enlisted men
Armament

Charleston was built at Charleston, South Carolina, in 1798. Commanded by Captain-of-a-Galley James Payne, she was used to defend the coast of South Carolina during the Quasi-War with France. She was sold in Charleston around 1 February 1802.

References

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  This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.