USS Philadelphia, American Gunboat in 1776
The USS Philadelphia is a gunboat that rests on the bottom of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The wreck sits submerged and is protected as a National Historic Landmark and registered historic place.
The vessel was constructed in 1776 as one of the early gunboats of the American Navy. It was deliberately sunk in 1804 and has remained on the riverbed since then.
The wreck lies underwater and can only be accessed by diving. It is located in the Potomac River near downtown Washington, D.C.
This was among the earliest warships built for the new American Navy and participated in early naval operations. It was intentionally scuttled to aid in harbor defense during a period of conflict.
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