The USS Ganges was a 24-gun sailing ship of the line in the United States Navy. Originally built as HMS Bombay for the British Royal Navy, the ship was captured by the French in 1782 and later sold to the United States in 1799. Renamed USS Ganges, the ship served in the Quasi-War with France and the First Barbary War, participating in several engagements. The USS Ganges was then converted into a receiving ship in 1801 and served as a stationary training vessel for new recruits. The ship was finally broken up in 1836 after years of service. The USS Ganges played a significant role in the early naval history of the United States, serving in important conflicts and providing training for generations of sailors.

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