USS Marietta (1805)

The USS Marietta was a brig in the United States Navy launched in 1805. She served during the First Barbary War and the War of 1812. Details regarding her construction specifics, armament, and crew size vary slightly across historical sources, though all agree she was a brig.

During the First Barbary War, Marietta participated in operations against Tripoli, including blockades and engagements with Barbary pirates. Following the conclusion of that conflict, she continued to serve in the US Navy, primarily patrolling American waters and protecting merchant shipping from piracy and other threats.

During the War of 1812, Marietta saw active service against British forces. She was involved in various engagements, though no single, defining battle is often solely associated with her name. Her duties included escorting convoys, enforcing blockades, and searching for enemy vessels.

The ultimate fate of the USS Marietta and the exact date of her decommissioning or disposal are less well documented compared to larger warships of the era. Further research would be needed to definitively determine her end.