USS Lee

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USS Lee may refer to the following ships of the United States Navy:

USS Lee (1775) was a schooner chartered by the Continental Navy in October 1775 and returned to her owner November 1777
USS Lee (1776) was a galley in service to the Continental Navy during September–October 1776

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