From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

Cities in South Carolina and West Virginia.

a. 1 x 24-pdr., 5 how.

The first Charleston, a galley identical to Mars, was built at Charleston, S.C., in 1798, and commanded by "Captain-of-a-Galley" James Payne. During the Quasi-War with France, Charleston was used for the defense of the coast of South Carolina. She was sold at Charleston about 1 February 1802.