USRC Vigilant

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:advertising
gptkbp:action Intercepted smugglers
gptkbp:armament 2 x 12-pounder cannons
gptkbp:builder gptkb:New_York
gptkbp:built_in gptkb:New_York
gptkbp:built_year 1791
gptkbp:captain gptkb:William_H._Allen
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Captain_John_Smith
gptkbp:commissioned 1791
gptkbp:crew gptkb:30
gptkbp:decommissioned 1825
gptkbp:design Schooner rigged
gptkbp:displacement 150 tons
gptkbp:engine_type Sail-powered
gptkbp:famous_for Anti-smuggling operations
gptkbp:fate Sold in 1825
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced U. S. maritime law
gptkbp:historical_period Early 19th century
gptkbp:historical_significance First revenue cutter built for the U. S. Treasury
gptkbp:historical_use Customs enforcement and maritime law enforcement
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:New_York_City
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label USRC Vigilant
gptkbp:launched 1791
gptkbp:legacy Paved the way for future revenue cutters.
gptkbp:length 90 ft
gptkbp:notable_event Assisted in the War of 1812
gptkbp:notable_mission Patrolled New York Harbor
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:U._S._Treasury_Department
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:operational_period 34 years
gptkbp:operations Anti-smuggling patrols
gptkbp:patrol_area Northeast U. S. waters
gptkbp:previous_name Vigilant
gptkbp:primary_function Customs enforcement
gptkbp:released Sold for commercial use
gptkbp:replaced_by USRC Hamilton
gptkbp:role Revenue protection
gptkbp:service gptkb:U._S._Coast_Guard
1825
gptkbp:sister_ship USRC Active
gptkbp:speed 10 knots
gptkbp:successor USRC Hamilton
gptkbp:type gptkb:carving
gptkbp:year 1820s
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:U._S._Revenue_Cutter_Service
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6