The USS Eagle was a schooner built in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1798. Originally commissioned into the Revenue-Marine under Captain Hugh G. Campbell, she was placed under Navy control in July 1798 to serve during the Quasi-War with France. The vessel was actively engaged in patrolling the southeastern coast of the United States, particularly off South Carolina and Georgia, to protect American shipping from French privateers. Constructed as a schooner, the USS Eagle was used extensively in the Caribbean for operations against French vessels. Her service record includes multiple captures of French ships, privateers, and merchant vessels. Notably, in early 1799, she captured the French ship Reynard, and on April 5, 1799, she seized the privateer sloop Bon Pere, which was incorporated into the Revenue-Marine as USRM Bee. Around the same period, she and other vessels captured the French ship Louis, and she was formally transferred to the U.S. Navy in May 1799. Throughout her service, Eagle demonstrated her effectiveness in maritime combat and patrol duties. She recaptured several vessels, including the brig George, schooner Benevolence, Three Friends, and Favorite, and captured other vessels such as La Magdelaine and the merchantman Dolphin. In September 1800, she escorted a convoy of 52 ships to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, alongside USS Maryland. Her efforts contributed to the protection of American commerce, with her credited in the capture or assistance in the capture of 22 French vessels. Eagle's operational career extended into 1801, with a third cruise to the West Indies before returning to Baltimore. She was laid up for repairs in late 1800 and was eventually sold in June 1801 at Baltimore for over $10,585. Her service significantly contributed to safeguarding U.S. maritime interests during the Quasi-War, marking her as a notable vessel in early American naval history.

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