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Editor in Chief Bill ![Workbencher Fezian](boards/icons/workbencher.gif) | 21 May 2024 5:24 p.m. PST |
It is widely accepted today that the only truly influential battle fought by the fledgling U.S. Navy during the Revolutionary War was fought on Lake Champlain—the engagement known today as the Battle of Valcour Island. America at this time did not have a navy as we understand it: A fleet of ships-of-the-line commanded by experienced admirals. Rather, it was a force born out of necessity and commanded by that most controversial of men, Benedict Arnold—a man who, at the time, was on the cusp of becoming a great hero of the revolutionary cause. His defense at Lake Champlain held back the British invasion of Canada and bought the Continental Army time to form up and win at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777—before, of course, he turned traitor… Naval History Magazine: link |
Parzival ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 22 May 2024 6:26 a.m. PST |
The article seems incomplete, and is in need of a copy edit— there are several grammatical errors that make for awkward reading. But the Battle of Valcour Island is an interest of mine, as is the life of Arnold, and the article is a decent intro to a somewhat undeservedly obscure moment in American history. |
Grelber ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 22 May 2024 9:37 a.m. PST |
Isn't one of the galleys in the Smithsonian? Grelber |
DeRuyter | 23 May 2024 10:20 a.m. PST |
Yes the galley "Philadelphia" is in the Musuem of American History. |
Grattan54 ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 23 May 2024 8:13 p.m. PST |
With the cannonball the sunk her still there on the ship. |
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