![]() In 1798– 1800, during the Quasi-War with France, the superiority of American frigates was demonstrated by the victories of the Constellation, commanded by Commodore Thomas Truxtun, over the Insurgente (9 February 1799) and over the Vengeance (1–2 February 1800). In 1794, however, the depredations of Barbary pirates against American shipping led Congress to authorize the building of six frigates. The navy guarded convoys to the West Indies and Europe, conducted commerce raiding, and fought several ship-to-ship actions, the most famous of which was the Bonhomme Richard, commanded by John Paul Jones, against the British Serapis.Īfter gaining its independence, the United States sold all its naval ships. In 1777 the Continental Navy reached its peak strength with thirty-four ships and approximately 4,000 men. Later, additional vessels were constructed and purchased, including frigates, brigs, sloops, and schooners. ![]() ![]() ![]() On 13 October 1775, the Continental Congress ordered the purchase of two merchantmen for conversion to fighting ships. ![]()
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