Andrew Doria (1775 brig)
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USS Andrew Doria was a 14-gun brig of the Continental Navy. Purchased by the Continental Congress in November 1775, she is most famous for her participation in the Battle of Nassau—the first amphibiou
1974 painting of Andrew Doria by William Nowland Van Powell
Andrew Doria receiving "The First Salute" from the Dutch fort at Sint Eustatius on November 16, 1776
Continental Navy
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The Continental Navy was the navy of the United Colonies and United States from 1775 to 1785. It was founded on October 13, 1775 by the Continental Congress to fight against British forces and their a
Andrew Doria (1775 brig)
…USS Andrew Doria was a 14-gun brig of the Continental Navy. Purchased by the Continental Congress in November 1775, she is most famous for her participation in the Battle of Nassau—the first amphibious engagement…
John Adams took an active role in the formation of the navy and the drafting of suitable operational regulations. Painting by John Trumbull, c. 1792–93.
The Continental Navy frigate Columbus with the captured British brig Lord Lifford off New England, 1776
Abraham Whipple painting by Edward Savage
The capture of USS Hancock on 9 July 1779