American Revolutionary Naval Officer. He was appointed commander in chief of the newly formed Continental Navy in 1775. The first ships converted to United States naval use were under his command, thus he is recognized as the first ranking officer of the US Navy. In 1776 he led the colonies' first amphibious naval attack. With plans of sailing to Charleston, South Carolina, he sailed instead to the Bahamas where he successfully raided a New Providence Island storage facility and captured supplies and equipment that were needed by the Colonies. While returning home, his fleet engaged and captured two small British warships. Although successful, the operations were considered controversial, and he was censured by Congress before being dismissed in 1778. However, he retained his popularity among the people and remained active in Rhode Island state politics until his death. Two U.S. Navy destroyers have been named in his honor.
American Revolutionary Naval Officer. He was appointed commander in chief of the newly formed Continental Navy in 1775. The first ships converted to United States naval use were under his command, thus he is recognized as the first ranking officer of the US Navy. In 1776 he led the colonies' first amphibious naval attack. With plans of sailing to Charleston, South Carolina, he sailed instead to the Bahamas where he successfully raided a New Providence Island storage facility and captured supplies and equipment that were needed by the Colonies. While returning home, his fleet engaged and captured two small British warships. Although successful, the operations were considered controversial, and he was censured by Congress before being dismissed in 1778. However, he retained his popularity among the people and remained active in Rhode Island state politics until his death. Two U.S. Navy destroyers have been named in his honor.
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ERECTED BY THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE IN THE YEAR 1900
In memory of the certain person whose bodies were removed by the order of the council from Hopkins Burial Ground to this lot for interment.
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