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Read about this naval battle between the French and British near Martinique on April 12, 1782. This battle firmly established the British as the dominant Sea power of the 19th century.
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From the United States Naval Historical Center, take a look at the beginning of the United States Navy on Friday, October 13, 1775
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From the Historic Naval Ships Association Web site, take a look at the only surviving gunboat manned by American forces during the American Revolution. This boat was a part of Arnold's navy on Lake Champlain.
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This article by Peter Goodwin, examines how iron influenced ship construction from 1660 to 1830.
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The National Archives and Records Administration has information and primary resources on the American Navies birt
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This page found on the United States Merchant Marine Web site, discusses the involvement of the Merchant Marines in the Revolution.
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This on line dictionary has definitions of nautical terms. This is a service provided by the Sailors Choice Web site.
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From the United States Naval Historic Center, take a look at the regulations of the Continental navy as set down by Congress in 1775. Note that punishments were different for officers than it was for the regular seaman.
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According to Dr. Philip McDougall, the dockyards of the British navy also played an important part in dominating the High Seas. You can read the history of the Royal Dockyards at the Naval Dockyards Society Web site.
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This is a short history of the British Navy from the official Royal Navy Web site.
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This is the official home of the History of the United States Navy. Excellent resources can be found here.
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Learn about the birth of the United States Marine Corps at the History web site.
