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Subj: Today in History - Oct 13
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In 1775, the Continental Congress authorizes construction and
administration of the first American naval force—the precursor of the
United States Navy.
Since the outbreak of open hostilities with the British in April, little
consideration had been given to protection by sea until Congress
received news that a British naval fleet was on its way. In November,
the Continental Navy was formally organized, and in December Esek
Hopkins was appointed the first commander-in-chief of the Continental
Navy. His first fleet consisted of seven ships: two 24-gun frigates, the
Alfred and the Columbus; two 14-gun brigs, the Andrea Doria and the
Cabot; and three schooners, the Hornet, the Wasp, and the Fly.
During the American Revolution, the Continental Navy successfully preyed
on British merchant shipping and won several victories over British
warships. After being disbanded for several years, the United States
Navy was formally established with the creation of the Department of the
Navy in April 1798.
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