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What are the three classes of warships at inception of Navy?
Ships of the line
Frigates
Sloops of War
What were ships of the line?
a battle ship that carried 64-100 guns
What were frigates?
18th century cruisers that carrier 28-44 guns
What were Sloops of war?
Small war ship carrying 10-20 guns
Describe the Voyage of the Great White Fleet
President Theodore Roosevelt
December 16,1907 we left Hampton Roads, Virginia and made a round the world tour to show our flag and demonstrate strength.
When is the Navys Birthday?
Oct 13, 1775
What is the oldest commissioned vessel and describe its characteristics?
USS Constitution Commissioned in oct 1797
Made of 21.5” of oak
Hull great shock absorber so nickname was Old Ironsides and was never defeated in battle
What led to the formation of the U.S. Navy?
English Parliament passed tax laws.
when conflicts between Americans and British took place we needed a Navy to fight back and control of ports of the colonies.
Currently in Boston, MAss.
What was the first ship named after an enlisted man?
USS Osmond Ingram
First enlisted man killed in WW1
Was a GM1 who saw a torpedo coming for ammo on the ship so he jettisoned the ammo saving the ship and his shipmates.
He was blown overboard after the explosion.
Where did the Hand Salute originate from?
Centuries old when men in armor raise visor to identify themselves.
Describe the military courtesy of a Gun Salute.
After firing it would take the ship powerless for about 20 minutes which is how long it took to reload.
This was considered a friendly gesture.
When is the National Salute held and how many guns?
21 guns
Washingtons Birthday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
How many guns for Naval Officers?
Admiral 17 guns
Vice 15 guns
upper 13
Lower 11
How are the guns fired?
Interval of 5 seconds and always odd.
