Contemporary Case Ship Model “The American 32 Gun Frigate Essex” Consign Now DeptMaritime ArtsSizeHeight 16 ½ in. Length 36 ½ in. Depth 12 ½ in. Contemporary Case Ship Model “The American 32 Gun Frigate Essex”, built by Enos Briggs in Salem, Massachusetts; the Essex was launched March 1799. Height 16 ½ in. Length 36 ½ in. Depth 12 ½ in. Please note that this auction has ended. Click here for an overview of this auction.