dec 22, 1775 - Continental Navy created
Description:
The Continental Navy was the navy of the United States during the American Revolutionary War.The Revolutionary War was ended by the Treaty of Paris in 1783, and by 1785 the Continental Navy was disbanded and the remaining ships were sold. Esek Hopkins of Rhode Island as Commodore and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy, a position in rank equal to that of George Washington as a General and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.(Theamericanrevolution.org)
Added to timeline:
ella timeline
Date: