USS Washington (1776 row galley)

USS Washington was a 1-gun row galley of the Rhode Island State Navy. With a rowing crew of 60, she was placed into service under the control of the Continental Congress in 1776. During this age of sail, row galleys were highly maneuverable compared to sailing ships whose movements were dependent on the wind. Washington's war record consisted of an attack on several British warships, and, after finding itself on the losing side of the battle, the row galley rowed away, out of danger. There is no further report of her efforts for the Rhode Island navy.