This page features views of statues and artifacts related to Commodore John Barry, USN, (1745-1803).
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Photo #: NH 51519 Commodore John Barry, USN (1745-1803) Late 19th Century or early 20th Century photograph of a statue erected in Washington, D.C. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 130KB; 585 x 715 pixels |
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Photo #: KN-457 (Color) Raising the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in home waters Painting by F. Muller, circa 1900, depicting the raising of the Continental Ensign on board the brig Lexington, commanded by John Barry, 1776. Official U.S. Navy Photograph. Online Image: 100KB; 690 x 635 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system as Photo # 428-KN-457 |
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Photo #: NH 55825 "Stars and Stripes being hoisted for first time in -'Home Waters'- by Capt. Barry in the 'Lexington'." Pen and ink drawing by F. Muller, circa 1900, depicting the raising of the Continental flag on board the brig Lexington, 1776, while under the command of John Barry. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 159KB; 740 x 660 pixels |
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Photo #: KN-677 (Color) Continental Frigate Alliance (1778-1785) Contemporary painting by Captain Matthew Parke, USMC, depicting Alliance, in the lower right, passing Boston Lighthouse from sea, 1781. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C. Donated by Captain Parke's Great Granddaughter, Miss Annie H. Parke, February 1936. Official U.S. Navy Photograph. Online Image: 90KB; 740 x 410 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system as Photo # 428-KN-677 |
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Photo #: NH 48629 Letter from John Paul Jones, 4 June 1783 To Messers. Deneufville & Sons, Amsterdam, providing an introduction for Captain John Barry, Continental Navy, Commanding Officer of the frigate Alliance. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 94KB; 630x 675 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 56855 Captain John Barry, USN (1745-1803) Commission as a Captain in the United States Navy, to command the frigate United States, signed by President George Washington on 22 February 1797. It provides an effective date of 4 June 1794 for Barry's rank as Captain. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 137KB; 740 x 560 pixels |
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For portraits of John Barry, see:
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Page made 13 September 2002
Picture caption updated 17 September 2002