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Sea Power: The Decisive Factor in the American Revolution
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Sea Power: The Decisive Factor in the American Revolution
On Oct. 13, 1775, Congress authorized the outfitting of two warships and the recruiting of Sailors to create a fleet to pursue and capture British merchant vessels. The Naval Committee purchased the merchant ship Black Prince from John Barry and renamed it Alfred. The ship was placed in commission on Dec. 3, 1775. Image credit: Naval History and Heritage Command | William Nowland Powell “The Continental Navy, with few exceptions, was a wasteful …
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