The first USS Pioneer was most likely a barque in the United States Navy, although some reports[which?]

classify her a frigate and others[which?]

Pioneer was built in 1836 at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Commanded by Josiah Tattnall III, she carried General Santa Anna to Veracruz from Washington, D.C. in 1837.

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