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First foreign salute to the Stars and Stripes97 views14 February 1778 - The Continental sloop Ranger receives the salute of the French fleet at Quiberon Bay, France.
Earlier, on 4 July 1777, crewmen on board the sloop Ranger in Portsmouth, NH, hoist the first "Stars and Stripes" flag flown on board a Continental warship.
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Ranger's Awards155 viewsThese are all of Ranger's awards. For the list and dates visit http://USS-Ranger.org/Awards.shtml
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USS Ranger vs HMS Drake114 views24 April 1778 - The Continental sloop Ranger engages the British sloop-of-war Drake off Carrickfergus, Ireland, forcing the enemy to strike her colors after an hour's battle. Two Americans and forty British sailors were killed.
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1775 Recruiting Poster92 viewsThis is one of the earliest known recruiting posters for the new Continental Navy. This was recruiting men for the new Sloop-of-War Ranger to be commanded by John Paul Jones.
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The Sea Shadow190 viewsOne of the earlier of the new style of ships that the Navy is considering, the Sea Shadow now sits in Suisun Bay, CA at the left end of this nest. The USS Ranger Foundation is trying to acquire the Sea Shadow to go with CVA/CV-61 to Portland as part of the USS Ranger Museum.
Tied up at the right end of the nest is USS Iowa (BB-61).
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Window decal203 viewsThis is a 12x12 decal that can be applied to any window or similar surface. It can be purchased from the webmaster for $25.00 + S&H. (If enough pre-orders can be obtained, the cost will be significantly reduced. For info, write to Webmaster@USS-Ranger.org.
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