Navy of U.S., from commencement, 1775-1853 ; with brief history of each vessel's service and fate as appears upon record ; compiled by Lt. George F. Emmons, U.S.N., from most reliable sources, under authority of Navy Department ; to which is addedlist of private armed vessels, fitted out under American flag, previous and subsequent to Revolutionary War, with their services and fate ; also, list of Revenue and Coast Survey vessels, and principalocean steamers, belonging to citizens of U.S. in 1850