Washington's Navy

[Vernon Merrill]

 

Battle Flag:

 

USS Hannah:

 

 Chased ashore by British Sloop HMS Nautilus

Edited August 30, 2018 by Vernon Merrill

[Hethwill, the Red Duke]

Was chasing this one, thanks Vernon.

So, three of the schooners were named for three congressmen that helped navigate the legal waters when dealing with prizes.

Franklin

Lynch

Harrison

add also the

Warren

Lee

and then two more, fitted at Plymouth,

Washington

Harrison

 

[Powderhorn]

I bet dollars to donuts that Warren was named for General Joseph Warren, MD, killed in action at Bunker Hill.

 

You may also note the Pine Tree in the canton of the flag of the Continental Army.

[jpjchris]

Fantastic thread, wonderful history....thank you for sharing 😊