Philadelphia (gundelo)
Gundalow of the Continental Navy in Washington, District of Columbia. Built 1776. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
USS Philadelphia was a 3-gun gundalow of the Continental Navy. She was constructed from July–August 1776 for service during the American Revolutionary War. Manned by Continental Army soldiers, she was part of a fleet under the command of General Benedict Arnold that fought against the British Royal Navy in the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain. Philadelphia was sunk during the battle on 11 October 1776.
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The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | 14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Historical archaeology, Military |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | The U.S. Gundelo PHILADELPHIA; Continental Gondala; The Philad |
| Reference number | 66000852 |
| Built | 1776 · more from the 1770s |
| Type of place | shipwreck, gunboat |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC |
| Coordinates | 38.8913° N, 77.0297° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Washington | 675 listed places in Washington → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | National Mall and Memorial Parks · under a mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas 4 miles · Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) 5 miles · Greenbelt Park Ranger Station 9 miles |
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Philadelphia (gundelo) listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Philadelphia (gundelo) built?
1776.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Philadelphia (gundelo)?
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. The nearest national park unit is National Mall and Memorial Parks, under a mile away.
Source: National Mall and Memorial Parks
Where is the nomination form for Philadelphia (gundelo)?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Philadelphia (gundelo)?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas, 4 miles away. Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) is 5 miles away, and Greenbelt Park Ranger Station is 9 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Philadelphia (gundelo)?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000852. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.