USRC ''Scammel'' or sometimes referred to as ''Scammel II'' was a

Revenue Cutter A cutter is a type of watercraft. The term has several meanings. It can apply to the rig (or sailplan) of a sailing vessel (but with regional differences in definition), to a governmental enforcement agency vessel (such as a coast guard or bor ...

built in 1798 to serve in the

Quasi-War The Quasi-War (french: Quasi-guerre) was an undeclared naval war fought from 1798 to 1800 between the United States and the French First Republic, primarily in the Caribbean and off the East Coast of the United States. The ability of Congres ...

with France. After completion she was transferred to the U.S. Navy and served in the West Indies naval squadron commanded by

Commodore Commodore may refer to: Ranks * Commodore (rank), a naval rank ** Commodore (Royal Navy), in the United Kingdom ** Commodore (United States) ** Commodore (Canada) ** Commodore (Finland) ** Commodore (Germany) or ''Kommodore'' * Air commodore, a ...

John Barry. She assisted the sloop in the capture of the French ship ''Hussar''. After the war, the Navy retained ''Scammel'' until it was sold in 1801.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Scammel Ships of the United States Revenue Cutter Service 1798 ships