The United States Revenue Cutter ''Dexter'' was one of 13 cutters of the Morris-Taney Class to be launched. Named after

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and Presidents of the United States, these cutters were the backbone of the Service for more than a decade. Samuel Humphreys designed these cutters for roles as diverse as fighting pirates, privateers, combating smugglers and operating with naval forces. He designed the vessels on a naval schooner concept. They had Baltimore Clipper lines. The vessels built by Webb and Allen, designed by Isaac Webb, resembled Humphreys' but had one less port. The ''Dexter'' began her career working for the Collector of Customs in

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. She later worked in

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and sailed for

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in April 1833. The following year she operated with the US Navy, cruising on the west coast of

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during the Seminole War. She operated up the rivers and transported troops to trouble spots. In September 1837, she returned to Mobile and later in 1838, again worked out of Charleston. In December 1840, ''Dexter'' was reported unseaworthy and the Government sold the cutter on 25 February 1841.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Dexter, USRC Cutters of the United States Navy Schooners of the United States Navy Morris-Taney-class cutters Ships built by William H. Webb 1830 ships