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USS <em>Hartford</em>, a sloop-of-war, was the first ship of the United States Navy named for Hartford, the capital of Connecticut.

The Hartford

USS Hartford, a sloop-of-war, was the first ship of the United States Navy named for Hartford,…

USS <em>Monitor</em> was the first ironclad warship commissioned by the United States Navy. <em>Monitor</em> consisted of a heavy round revolving iron gun turret on the deck, housing two 11 inch Dahlgren guns, paired side by side.

Interior of the Monitor's Turret

USS Monitor was the first ironclad warship commissioned by the United States Navy. Monitor…

John Berrien Montgomery (1794 &ndash; 25 March 1872) was an officer in the United States Navy who served during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.

John Berrien Montgomery

John Berrien Montgomery (1794 – 25 March 1872) was an officer in the United States Navy who served…

Commodore Charles Morris, USN (1784 &ndash; 1856) was a U.S. naval administrator and officer whose service extended through the first half of the 19th century.

Charles Morris

Commodore Charles Morris, USN (1784 – 1856) was a U.S. naval administrator and officer whose service…

Commodore Charles Morris, USN (1784 &ndash; 1856) was a U.S. naval administrator and officer whose service extended through the first half of the 19th century.

Charles Morris's Monument

Commodore Charles Morris, USN (1784 – 1856) was a U.S. naval administrator and officer whose service…

The United States Naval Academy is an undergraduate college in Annapolis, Maryland, United States, that educates and commissions officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.

United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD - Officer's Row

The United States Naval Academy is an undergraduate college in Annapolis, Maryland, United States, that…

USS <em>Olympia</em> was a protected cruiser in the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War.

United States Protected Cruiser USS Olympia

USS Olympia was a protected cruiser in the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War.

The original six frigates of the United States Navy were authorized by the Congress with the Naval Act of 1794. Seen here is one of those frigates in 1812.

United States Frigate of 1812

The original six frigates of the United States Navy were authorized by the Congress with the Naval Act…

The first USS Sabine was a sailing frigate built by the United States Navy in 1855.

The School-Ship USS Sabine

The first USS Sabine was a sailing frigate built by the United States Navy in 1855.

Johnston Blakeley (October 1781 - October 1814) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France and the War of 1812. After service in President during the Quasi-War with France and command of Enterprise early in the War of 1812, Master Commandant Blakeley was appointed to command of the newly built sloop-of-war Wasp. In 1814, he made a very successful cruise which included the capture of HMS Reindeer. Wasp was last heard of 9 October 1814 and is believed to have foundered in a gale. Blakeley received the thanks of Thanks of Congress, a gold medal, and posthumous advancement to Captain for his last cruise.

Johnston Blakeley's Medal (Front

Johnston Blakeley (October 1781 - October 1814) was an officer in the United States Navy during the…

Johnston Blakeley (October 1781 - October 1814) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France and the War of 1812. After service in President during the Quasi-War with France and command of Enterprise early in the War of 1812, Master Commandant Blakeley was appointed to command of the newly built sloop-of-war Wasp. In 1814, he made a very successful cruise which included the capture of HMS Reindeer. Wasp was last heard of 9 October 1814 and is believed to have foundered in a gale. Blakeley received the thanks of Thanks of Congress, a gold medal, and posthumous advancement to Captain for his last cruise.

Johnston Blakeley's Medal (Back)

Johnston Blakeley (October 1781 - October 1814) was an officer in the United States Navy during the…

Gideon Welles (July 1, 1802 &ndash; February 11, 1878) was the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869. His buildup of the Navy to successfully execute blockades of Southern ports was a key component of Northern victory of the Civil War. Welles was also instrumental in the Navy's creation of the Medal of Honor.

Gideon Welles

Gideon Welles (July 1, 1802 – February 11, 1878) was the United States Secretary of the Navy from…

USS <em>Oregon</em> (BB-3) was a pre-Dreadnought Indiana-class battleship of the United States Navy.

USS Oregon

USS Oregon (BB-3) was a pre-Dreadnought Indiana-class battleship of the United States Navy.

Hiram Paulding (December 11, 1797 &ndash; October 20, 1878) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, who served from the War of 1812 until after the Civil War.

Hiram Paulding

Hiram Paulding (December 11, 1797 – October 20, 1878) was a Rear Admiral in the United States…

Lewis Warrington (3 November 1782 &ndash; 12 October 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

Warrington Medal (front)

Lewis Warrington (3 November 1782 – 12 October 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy…

Lewis Warrington (3 November 1782 &ndash; 12 October 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

Warrington Medal (back)

Lewis Warrington (3 November 1782 – 12 October 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy…

Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (August 20, 1785 &ndash; August 23, 1819) was an officer in the United States Navy.

Oliver Hazard Perry

Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (August 20, 1785 – August 23, 1819) was an officer in the United…

A political cartoon discussing Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, an officer in the United States Navy.

Political Cartoon about Oliver Hazard Perry

A political cartoon discussing Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, an officer in the United States Navy.

Rear Admiral John Ancrum Winslow (1811 &ndash; 29 September 1873) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. He was in command of the steam sloop of war USS Kearsarge during her historic 1864 action with the Confederate ship Alabama.

John Ancrum Winslow

Rear Admiral John Ancrum Winslow (1811 – 29 September 1873) was an officer in the United States…

John Lorimer Worden (12 March 1818 &ndash; 19 October 1897) was a U.S. Admiral who served in the American Civil War. He commanded Monitor against the Confederate vessel Virginia (originally named Merrimack) in first battle of ironclad ships in 1862.

John Lorimer Worden

John Lorimer Worden (12 March 1818 – 19 October 1897) was a U.S. Admiral who served in the American…

David Porter (February 1, 1780 &ndash; March 3, 1843) was an officer in the United States Navy in a rank of commodore and later the commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy.

David Porter

David Porter (February 1, 1780 – March 3, 1843) was an officer in the United States Navy in a…

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Edward Preble, and officer in the U.S. Navy.

Medal Presented to Edward Preble (Front)

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Edward Preble, and officer in the U.S. Navy.

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Edward Preble, and officer in the U.S. Navy.

Medal Presented to Edward Preble

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Edward Preble, and officer in the U.S. Navy.

The Yazoo River was of major importance during the American Civil War. The first electrically detonated underwater mine was used on the river in 1862 near Vicksburg to sink the Union ironclad USS Cairo. The last section of the Cairo was raised on December 12, 1964. It has been restored and is now on permanent display to the public at the Vicksburg National Military Park. There are 29 sunken ships from the Civil War beneath the waters of the river.

Gunboats Ascending the Yazoo River

The Yazoo River was of major importance during the American Civil War. The first electrically detonated…

Sir James Lucas Yeo KCB (7 October 1782 &ndash; 21 August 1818) was a British Naval commander who served in the War of 1812. He participated in several sea battles during the Napoleonic Wars, so successfully that he was made a post captain at the age of 25. In 1810, he was knighted for his services. In 1812, he commanded the frigate HMS Southampton, then stationed in the Bahamas. He captured the American brig USS Vixen. Sir James's use of his small navy was always determined and skilful, but he was hampered by a lack of cooperation from the British army. The commander of these forces, Sir George Prevost, failed to follow up key advances made by Sir James at Sackett's Harbour and elsewhere that might have resulted in major British victories.

Sir James Lucas Yeo

Sir James Lucas Yeo KCB (7 October 1782 – 21 August 1818) was a British Naval commander who served…

Samuel Chester Reid (24 August 1783 &ndash; 28 January 1861) was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812.

Samuel Chester Reid

Samuel Chester Reid (24 August 1783 – 28 January 1861) was an officer in the United States Navy…

John Rodgers was an American naval officer who served in the United States Navy from its organization in the 1790s through the late 1830s. His service included the Quasi-War with France and the War of 1812.

Commodore John Rodgers

John Rodgers was an American naval officer who served in the United States Navy from its organization…

John Rodgers (8 August 1812 &ndash; 5 May 1882) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

Rear Admiral John Rodgers

John Rodgers (8 August 1812 – 5 May 1882) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

Stephen Clegg Rowan (1808 &ndash; 31 March 1890) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.

Stephen Clegg Rowan

Stephen Clegg Rowan (1808 – 31 March 1890) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served…

William Thomas Sampson (9 February 1840 &ndash; 6 May 1902) was a United States Navy admiral known for his victory in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

William Thomas Sampson

William Thomas Sampson (9 February 1840 – 6 May 1902) was a United States Navy admiral known for…

Winfield Scott Schley (9 October 1839 - 2 October 1911) was an admiral of the United States Navy.

Winfield Scott Schley

Winfield Scott Schley (9 October 1839 - 2 October 1911) was an admiral of the United States Navy.

Raphael Semmes (September 27, 1809 &ndash; August 30, 1877) was an officer in the United States Navy from 1826 to 1860 and the Confederate States Navy from 1860 to 1865.

Raphael Semmes

Raphael Semmes (September 27, 1809 – August 30, 1877) was an officer in the United States Navy…

A signal book used in the United States Navy which includes a key to interpret messages.

Signal Book

A signal book used in the United States Navy which includes a key to interpret messages.

Charles Dwight Sigsbee (January 16, 1845 - July 13, 1923) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

Charles Dwight Sigsbee

Charles Dwight Sigsbee (January 16, 1845 - July 13, 1923) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

Charles Stewart (28 July 1778 - 6 November 1869) was an officer in the United States Navy. He is pictured here at age 86.

Charles Stewart

Charles Stewart (28 July 1778 - 6 November 1869) was an officer in the United States Navy. He is pictured…

Silas Horton Stringham (7 November 1798 - 7 February 1876) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

Silas Horton Stringham

Silas Horton Stringham (7 November 1798 - 7 February 1876) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

The English Royal Navy would impress American sailors, kidnapping them to force them to serve in the military.

Impressment of American Sailors

The English Royal Navy would impress American sailors, kidnapping them to force them to serve in the…

Samuel Pepys, FRS (23 February 1633 &ndash; 26 May 1703) was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, who is now most famous for his diary. Although Pepys had no maritime experience, he rose by patronage, hard work and his talent for administration, to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under King James II. His influence and reforms at the Admiralty were important in the early professionalization of the Royal Navy.

Samuel Pepys

Samuel Pepys, FRS (23 February 1633 – 26 May 1703) was an English naval administrator and Member…

David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 &ndash; August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral of the Navy. He is remembered in popular culture for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay, usually paraphrased: "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!".

David Glasgow Farragut

David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States…

The Norfolk Naval Yard, also known as the Norfolk Naval Shipyard became an integral shipyard during the Civil War. In 1861, Virginia joined the Confederate States of America. The shipyard commander feared that the Confederacy would take control of the shipyard so he ordered it to be burned. However, the Confederates still took over the shipyard without armed conflict which caused the Union forced to withdrawal to Fort Monroe.

Norfolk Navy Yard Burning

The Norfolk Naval Yard, also known as the Norfolk Naval Shipyard became an integral shipyard during…

Andrew Hull Foote (1806 - 1863) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the Civil War.

Admiral Andrew Hull Foote

Andrew Hull Foote (1806 - 1863) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the Civil…

The USS <em>Carondelet</em> was a City class ironclad gunboat constructed for the Union Navy by James B. Eads during the Civil War.

USS Carondelet

The USS Carondelet was a City class ironclad gunboat constructed for the Union Navy by James…

Gunboats at the Battle of Baton Rouge, also known as Magnolia Cemetery, was a ground and naval battle in the Civil War fought in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on August 5, 1862. The Union victory halted Confederate attempts to recapture the capital city of Louisiana.

Gunboats at the Battle of Baton Rouge

Gunboats at the Battle of Baton Rouge, also known as Magnolia Cemetery, was a ground and naval battle…

Destruction of the <em>Arkansas</em> during the Battle of Baton Rouge naval battle.

Destruction of the Arkansas

Destruction of the Arkansas during the Battle of Baton Rouge naval battle.

Uncle Sam criticizes Congress proposal to reduce the Army and Navy.

Retrenchment of U.S. Armed Forces

Uncle Sam criticizes Congress proposal to reduce the Army and Navy.

"In June of 1817 President Monroe took a very extensive journey through the States, visiting all the fortifications ... He was conveyed up the Delaware from Wilminton to the navy-yard in Philadelphia in a barge of the Franklin. The barge was lined and trimmed with crimson velvet, and rowed by sixteen oarsmen, dressed in scarlet vests, white sleeves and trousers." -Abbot, 1902

Monroe's Barge

"In June of 1817 President Monroe took a very extensive journey through the States, visiting all the…

A diagram illustrating the by using a fixed revolver head while spinning the lathe to create the cone shape.

Navy Ordnance Shells

A diagram illustrating the by using a fixed revolver head while spinning the lathe to create the cone…

A 1912 British navy battleship Iron Duke class. Battleships in this class is operated by steam and have 12 6 in. guns protected by 6 in. armor.

Iron Duke Class British Battleship

A 1912 British navy battleship Iron Duke class. Battleships in this class is operated by steam and have…

The Queen Elizabeth class of 1912 powered by steam. The battle ship have two chimney stacks to burn oil with secondary guns from the front to the center.

British Navy Queen Elizabeth Class Battleship

The Queen Elizabeth class of 1912 powered by steam. The battle ship have two chimney stacks to burn…

The British Navy's Royal Sovereign class battleship powered by coal. The Royal Sovereign class was designed by Sir P. Eustace d'Eyncourt in 1912.

British Navy Royal Sovereign Class Battleship

The British Navy's Royal Sovereign class battleship powered by coal. The Royal Sovereign class was designed…

The British Royal Navy's Renown battle cruiser design launched in 1916. The cruiser is a modified design Royal Sovereign class battleship for greater speed.

British Navy Renown Battle Cruiser

The British Royal Navy's Renown battle cruiser design launched in 1916. The cruiser is a modified design…

The Royal Navy's Hood class battle cruiser launched on 1918. The cruiser was used as an anti&mdash;torpedo destroyer. The cruiser contains 18 guns and travels at 32 knots, or about 37 miles per hour.

British Navy Hood Battle Cruiser

The Royal Navy's Hood class battle cruiser launched on 1918. The cruiser was used as an anti—torpedo…

A British Royal Navy light large cruiser, H.M.S. Courage, built in early 1915. The cruiser had light armor and was used to attack another light cruisers or raiders.

British Navy H.M.S. Courageous Large Light Cruiser

A British Royal Navy light large cruiser, H.M.S. Courage, built in early 1915. The cruiser had light…

The British Royal Navy's Raleigh Class heavy cruiser. The cruiser went at a speed of 31 knots (36 mph), and fueled by oil. The ship have two funnels, or chimneys, and 17 guns mounted.

British Royal Navy Raleigh Class Heavy Cruiser

The British Royal Navy's Raleigh Class heavy cruiser. The cruiser went at a speed of 31 knots (36 mph),…

British Royal Navy's D class Torpedo Boat Destroyers (TBDs) launched in 1918. The ship had 12 guns, two funnels, and the top speed of 30 knots (34.52 mph). The D class was powered by a triple expansion steam engine.

British Royal Navy D Class Torpedo Boat Destroyer

British Royal Navy's D class Torpedo Boat Destroyers (TBDs) launched in 1918. The ship had 12 guns,…

British Royal Navy battleship, H.M.S. Erebus. The ship was completed in 1870, at Napier shipyard as H.M.S. Invincible. In 1904, the ship's name was changed to H.M.S. Erebus. The ship has a coal steam engine powering six boilers and sailing masts.

British Royal Navy H.M.S. Erebus Battleship

British Royal Navy battleship, H.M.S. Erebus. The ship was completed in 1870, at Napier shipyard as…

"These vessels (destroyers and Flotilla leaders) gradually increased in size and power, and war requirements continually added to the weights which they had to carry... In fact, some of the ships which before the war were 900 ton vessels, exceeded 1,000 tons towards the end. The introduction of the geared turbine added enormously to the efficiency of the machinery and propellers." &mdash;Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1922

British Royal Navy Destroyers and Flotilla Leaders Battleship

"These vessels (destroyers and Flotilla leaders) gradually increased in size and power, and war requirements…

An illustration showing USS Arizona. USS Arizona was a Pennsylvania class battleship, built by U.S. Navy. It was launched in 1915, and served stateside during World War I. The ship sank in Pearl Harbor during World War II.

United States Navy Arizona Battleship

An illustration showing USS Arizona. USS Arizona was a Pennsylvania class battleship, built by U.S.…

USS Massachusetts commissioned by United States Navy in 1942. The ship was used during the World War II in the Pacific Ocean. The ship has a top speed of 27 knots (31 mph) and 35000 tons.

Massachusetts Battleship United States Navy

USS Massachusetts commissioned by United States Navy in 1942. The ship was used during the World War…

The Bretagne class battleship built by the French navy during 1913. The ship has a top speed 20 knots (23 mph) and operated by coal and oil.

Bretagne Class Battleship French Navy

The Bretagne class battleship built by the French navy during 1913. The ship has a top speed 20 knots…