Truxtun (CGN 35) - Naval Cruise Book

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I 1 W CGMIVIODGRE ' THCJIVIAS TFIUXTUN I Thomas Truxtun was born on February 17, 1755, near Hempsted, Long Island, New York. At age 12 he embarked on a seafaring career, sailing in the London Trade. At the age of 16 he was impressed into the Royal Navy. His com- manding officer observed the ladis natural abilities, and of- fered him aid in securing a midshipman's commission. Trux- tun declined, and after obtaining his release, returned to the mercantile service. Truxtun's first command, at age 20, was the ANDREW CALDWELL. In 1775 he delivered great quantities of gun powder to Philadelphia. However, later that year, his ship was captured in the West Indies by British privateers. As a result, Truxtunls next five commands CCONGRESS, INDEPENDENCE, MARS, COMMERCE, and ST. JAMESD were privateers themselves. He captured many prizes, and at a dinner in his honor, George Washington stat- ed, that Truxtunls services had been worth a regiment. Following the Revolutionary War, Truxtun returned to the mercantile trade, where his ship, CANTON, was the first American ship to enter the China trade. When the U.S. Navy was organized he was one of the first six captains to be select- ed. At the threat of war with France, his ship was one of the first to put to sea. In February 1799, Truxtun won the first of his famous victories when he encountered the French frig- ate UINSURGENT. After hours of fighting, the French ship was battered into submission. Almost nine months later he engaged the heavier armed, French frigate LAVEN- GENCE, and after five hours of fighting, the French ship's guns fell silent. Following the war, Truxtun was appointed to command a squadron, but through a misunderstanding in Washington, his unintended resignation was accepted. He later entered politics and died in Philadelphia, where he is buried at Christ Church. ' 2 2 I 4 l -mg