This biographical account of Commodore John Barry's life (1745 - 1803) is a fascinating insight into the life of the man who is frequently regarded as the fathe

“The First Naval Officer” stirs up two consequential questions in American Naval history: namely, who is The Father of American Navy? Or more properly: Is t

"The First Naval Officer" stirs up two consequential questions in American Naval history: namely, who is The Father of American Navy? Or more properly: Is there