USS Morris (1846b) facts for kids
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| Name | USS Morris |
| Namesake | Robert Morris (1734-1806), American politician and signer of the Declaration of Independence |
| Acquired | October 1846 |
| Fate | Sold 1848 |
| Notes | Previously the Mexican schooner Laura Virginia |
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| Type | Schooner |
| Propulsion | Sails |
The fourth USS Morris was a type of sailing ship called a schooner. It served in the United States Navy for a short time, from 1846 to 1848.
What Was the USS Morris?
The USS Morris was originally a Mexican ship named Laura Virginia. It was a schooner, which is a fast sailing ship with at least two masts. Schooners were often used for trade or for military purposes.
In October 1846, during the Mexican–American War, U.S. naval forces captured the Laura Virginia. This war was a conflict between the United States and Mexico. It lasted from 1846 to 1848.
After its capture in the Gulf of Mexico, the ship was taken into the U.S. Navy. It was then renamed Morris. The ship was named after Robert Morris, an important American politician. He helped sign the Declaration of Independence.
End of Service
The Morris served in the U.S. Navy for about two years. When the Mexican War ended in 1848, the ship was sold.
