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U.S. Brigs Consort and Pioneer 



Tlie brigs Consort and Pioneer were buill in 1837 by Boston 

 Navy Yard and Norfolk Navy Yard, respectively, especially for 

 Wilkes" Exploring Expedition. Tested in 1837, they were found 

 to be too slow for participating in the expedition. Until their 

 disposal in 1844, they were assigned routine duties and botM 

 ships were used for a while making surveys along the U.S. coasts. 



Length: 78' 9" (between perpendiculars) 

 Displacement: 230 tons 



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