Photo #: NH 53249
U.S. Ketch Intrepid (1804)
Contemporary sketch by Midshipman William Lewis, with a description
reading:
"The Ketch Intrepid taken by the Constitution of(f) Tripoli
in Dec. 1803. Was the vessel with which Capt. Decatur burnt the
Philadelphia in Feby 1804. She served as a store vessel off Tripoli
and was at last turned into an Infernal in order to blow up part
of the Bashaw's castle. In this unfortunate attempt she was blown
up & all her crew perished. Cpt. Sommers, Lieuts. Wadsworth & Israel
& 10 or 12 men. 4th Septr. '04."
The original sketch was in the possession of Captain C.W. Cook,
O.R.C.U.S.A., 1925.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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