Pennsylvania Navy
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The Pennsylvania State Navy was the state navy of Pennsylvania during the American Revolutionary War. It was founded on July 6, 1775, and spent most of its existence operating almost exclusively in th
John Hazelwood, who served as commodore of the Pennsylvania State Navy
Independence Hall belltower
Row galley
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A row galley was a term used in the United States for an armed watercraft that used oars rather than sails as a means of propulsion. During the Age of Sail, row galleys had the advantage of propulsion
Pennsylvania Navy
…operating almost exclusively in the Delaware River. The state navy acquired dozens of vessels over the course of the war, many of which were 1-gun row galleys. Its most prominent engagement was the 1777 Philadelphia campaign, during the state navy unsuccessfully attempted to resist advancing British forces…
Painting of the Battle of Valcour Island, depicting several American row galleys