Author: Joseph Ross

Married to high school sweetheart Patricia for fifty years, Joseph Ross resides in rural South Jersey. The couple shares four children and twelve grandchildren. With an undergraduate degree in Design of the Environment and American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania and a professional degree in Architecture from Drexel University, Joe recently retired from practicing in historic Cape May. In retirement, Joe followed two sons into the Merchant Marine, earning USCG able-bodied seaman and 100T master credentials and works seasonally for the DRBA Cape May-Lewes Ferry system. He is a passionate collector of Revolutionary War naval documents and maintains https://continentalnavy.com

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War at Sea and Waterways (1775–1783) Posted on

The Final Cruise of the Continental Navy frigate Hague

Recently returned from imprisonment in England, respected Capt. John Manley succeeded Samuel Nicholson in command of the Continental Navy frigate formerly known as Deane and recently renamed Hague on September 16, 1782. All of the vessel’s principal officers returned to service under Captain Manley including: 1st Lt. Benjamin Page, 2nd Lt. Arthur Dillaway, Sailing Master […]

by Joseph Ross