In this weeks #TallShipTuesday we learned all about the naming conventions of Naval Vessels since the 18th century. Rules, regulations, and customs changed significantly since the founding of our nation. Ship names of the Continental Navy were especially interesting. These ships were named based on...
Happy Independence Day and Happy Birthday to Captain John Paul Jones. Jones was an influential force in the Continental Navy. Before that, he spent most of his life at sea working his way up in rank and building up a considerable reputation for himself....
In this week’s video, we met the newest members of Providence’s crew at the Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center. While it is hard to pinpoint who exactly sailed with the crew of Providence in the Continental Navy, we do know that it was a multicultural...
In this #TallShipTuesday, all the landlubbers out there learned just what that term actually means. Most know that a landlubber is a person with little experience sailing the high seas, but the origins of the term is not as widely known. Many even believe that...
The ship’s bell itself has been used for centuries. Today, it has many other additional uses besides keeping time. ...
Did you know that donuts were invented by a sailor? This week's Adventure Page tells the story of Captain Hanson Gregory...
The iconic colors of the ship Providence, hold valuable insights into its history, although the exact reasons for these specific colors remain uncertain. Scholar Hope S. Rider suggests that Providence may have initially been painted black before being converted into a naval vessel during...
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