"Joshua Barney (1759–1818)" Topic
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Tango01 | 19 Nov 2015 10:20 p.m. PST |
"Naval officer. Born in Baltimore on 6 July 1759, Barney went to sea at the age of eleven, taking command of his first ship at fifteen. In October 1775 he enlisted in the Continental navy, serving on the Hornet and the Wasp. Serving with distinction in a number of engagements, he was commissioned a lieutenant and executive officer of the Sachem in June 1776. After again displaying heroism in battle, he was transferred to the Andrea Doria, which captured two British privateers in December; one of them was put under Barney's command. The British seized this ship and put Barney ashore at Charleston. By March he was back aboard the Andrea Doria, which took part in the defense of Philadelphia and was burned by the Americans to prevent its capture by General Howe's troops. Returning to Baltimore, Barney was given command of the new frigate Virginia, which ran aground as it attempted to elude the British blockade. After a brief period as a prisoner of war in New York City, Barney became a privateer, making several successful voyages over the next three years. In October 1780, at the age of twenty-one, he returned to the navy as lieutenant of the Saratoga. The same month he was given command of a captured British privateer, which was quickly retaken by the British; Barney was then confined to Mill Prison in England. Escaping, Barney crossed the Atlantic and made his way to Philadelphia in March 1782. Given command of the Pennsylvania ship the Hyder Ally, Barney won a notable victory over the General Monk on 8 April 1782, the latter being renamed General Washington, with Barney in command until the war's end…" Full text here link Amicalement Armand |
IronDuke596 | 20 Nov 2015 11:42 a.m. PST |
He is quite the swashbuckling naval hero! |
Tango01 | 20 Nov 2015 10:47 p.m. PST |
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Pyrate Captain | 05 Dec 2015 7:05 p.m. PST |
Is that a Masonic decoration he wears? |
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