as the systems pioneered by Thomas Rodman and John A. Dahlgren. Later history During construction and in the years following, Stockton attempted to claim complete credit for the design and construction of Princeton. Princeton was employed with the Home Squadron from 1845 to 1847. She later served in the Mediterranean from August 17, 1847, to June 24, 1849. Upon her return from Europe, she was surveyed and found to require $68,000 ($ in present-day terms) to replace decaying timber and make other repairs. The price was deemed unacceptable, and a second survey was ordered. She was broken up at the Boston Navy Yard that October and November. Legacy In 1851, her "Ericsson semi-cylinder" design engines and some usable timbers were incorporated in the construction of the second . The Oregon gun is on display inside the main gate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The ship's bell was displayed during the 1907 Jamestown Exposition. It was later installed on the porch of Princeton University's Thomson Hall, which was constructed as a private residence in 1825 by Robert Stockton's father Richard. It is now on display at the Princeton Battle Monument, near Princeton's borough hall. Notes References Further reading Kathryn Moore, The American President: A Complete History: Detailed Biographies, Historical Timelines, Inaugural Speeches (Fall River Press, 2007), 120. Kinard, Jeff, Artillery: An Illustrated History of its Impact (ABC Clio, 2007) 194–202. External links "Fatal Cruise of the Princeton" by Ann Blackman, U.S. Naval Institute, September 2005 USS Princeton (1843–1849), Naval Historical Center, Online Library of Selected Images Industrial fires and explosions in the United States February 1844 events History of Alexandria, Virginia Maritime incidents in February 1844 Non-combat naval accidents Presidency of John Tyler Ship fires Ships built in Philadelphia Sloops of the United States Navy Steamships of the United States Navy 1843 ships 1844 disasters in the United States 1844 in military history 1844 in the United States 1844 in Virginia Explosions in 1844