FORGOTTEN NAVAL HEROES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (FORGOTTEN HEROES PT 2)

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast · May 28, 2023 · 45m

When the American colonists declared war against England, they had no navy. England had the most powerful navy on earth at that time. It would take years and lots of money to build an American navy- and the new American congress had neither- but they did build 13 frigates and purchased other ships as they were able. In late 1775 congress voted to allow privateering- allowing owners of ships to harass and capture British merchant shipping and even warships if possible- which they did, with amazing success. These are the stories of the triumphs and tragedies of America's young navy and her…