The USS Augusta (1799) was a ship of the line in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France. It was commissioned in 1799 and served in the Mediterranean Squadron to protect American merchant ships from French privateers. The ship had a crew of over 800 men and was armed with a powerful array of cannons. In 1801, the Augusta engaged in a battle with a French ship, the Guerriere, off the coast of Libya. Despite sustaining damage, the Augusta emerged victorious, capturing the enemy vessel and its crew. The Augusta continued to patrol the Mediterranean until 1802 when it returned to the United States. The ship was decommissioned in 1804 and eventually sold for scrap in 1815. The USS Augusta played a significant role in protecting American interests at sea during a tumultuous period in international relations.

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