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The Congress
The Congress launched on 15 August 1799 under the command of Captain Sever. After fitting-out in Rhode Island, she set off on her maiden voyage 6 January 1800 sailing in company with the USS Essex to escort merchant ships to the East Indies.[22][23] Six days later, she lost all of her masts during a gale. Because her rigging had been set and tightened in a cold climate, it had slackened once she reached warmer temperatures.[24] Without the full support of the rigging, all the masts fell during a four-hour period, killing the ship's Forth Lieutenant [clarification needed], who had been trying to repair the main mast. At the time, she was away from the convoy, the Essex lost sight of her, probably because of the dismasting, and was located at 38°22′N 52°07′W.[clarification needed][25][26][27] By 22 January, the crew had rigged an emergency sail, and the Congress limped back to the Gosport Navy Yard for repairs, arriving off Hampton Roads on 24 February.[28][29] While there, some of Sever's junior officers announced that they had no confidence in his ability as a commanding officer. A Court of Inquiry was held on 26 April 1800 on board the USS Chesapeake, and Sever was cleared of any wrongdoing. He remained in command of Congress; however, many of his crew soon transferred out to the USS Chesapeake.[28][30][31] Remaining in port for six months while her masts and rigging were repaired, she finally sailed again on 26 July for the West Indies.[32] The Congress made routine patrols escorting American merchant ships and seeking out French ships to capture. On two occasions she almost ran aground; first, while pursuing a French privateer, she ran into shallow water where large rocks were seen near the surface.[26] Although their exact depth was not determined, Sever immediately abandoned pursuit of the privateer and changed course towards deeper waters.[33] Her second close
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