John Barry (March 25, 1745 – September 13, 1803) was an Irish-born American naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War.

2025年1月1日 · John Barry was an American naval officer who won significant maritime victories during the American Revolution (1775–83). Because he trained so many young officers who later became celebrated in the nation’s history, he was often called the “Father of the Navy.”

2024年6月20日 · Captain John Barry, USN commission as a captain in the United States Navy, to command the frigate United States, signed by President George Washington on 22 February 1797. (NH 56855)

2015年9月11日 · But it was John Barry, who at age 30, became an early leader during the formative years of the U.S. Navy, mentored the fiery Jones and countless other officers, while leading ships and sailors in the new republic's first two wars.

John Barry, (born 1745, County Wexford, Ireland – died September 13, 1803, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.), Barry became an American navy officer winning significant maritime victories during the American Revolution (1775-83).

After the American Revolution, Barry was appointed the first Commodore of the United States Navy by President George Washington in 1797. As thus he is also regarded as the Navy’s first Flag Officer.

2023年11月2日 · John Barry (1745–1803) was a naval officer and ship owner, frequently called the “Father of the American Navy.” He served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War. He was born on March 25, 1745, in Ballysampson near Wexford, Ireland.

John Barry, often hailed as “The Father of The American Navy,” has left an indelible mark on American maritime history. Born in the lush landscapes of Ireland, his story is not only a tale of naval excellence but also of an Irishman’s journey that …

He is recognized as not only the first American commissioned naval officer but also as its first flag officer. Barry’s last day of active duty was March 6, 1801, when he brought the USS United States into port, but he remained head of the Navy until his death on September 12, 1803, from asthma.

2023年7月2日 · Wexford-born John Barry is considered a legend in US naval history. His service in the American Revolution earned him his position as the first American naval officer, commissioned by George Washington himself in 1797.