Liberty (sloop)

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War at Sea and Waterways (1775–1783) June 10, 2019 June 9, 2019

The Liberty: First American Warship, Among Many Firsts

by Michael Gadue

One might think that the first American warship, named the Liberty, would be showered with accolades and articles touting its significant place in American…

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