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USS Spitfire (1776)
USS ''Spitfire'' was a galley, row galley authorized and constructed by Rhode Island during the American Revolution, and was placed in service in 1776 in the Rhode Island Navy. During this age of sail, row galleys were highly maneuverable compared to sailing ships whose movements were dependent on the wind. ''Spitfire'' had a reportedly successful career, helping to capture British cargo ships and engaging in the fight against British warships. Ordered by Rhode Island Late in 1775, the Rhode Island General Assembly, General Assembly of Rhode Island ordered the construction of two galleys, USS Washington (1776 row galley), ''Washington'' and ''Spitfire''. In January 1776, the General Assembly appointed John Grimes Commodore of the galleys and, presumably soon thereafter, they were placed in service in Narragansett Bay. Capturing British cargo ships They cruised in defense of American shipping, acted as transports, and assisted landing parties seeking forage and supplies. On 11 A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhode Island General Assembly
The State of Rhode Island General Assembly is the state legislature (United States), state legislature of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. A bicameral body, it is composed of the lower house, lower Rhode Island House of Representatives with 75 representatives, and the upper house, upper Rhode Island Senate with 38 senators. Members are elected in the general election immediately preceding the beginning of the term or in special elections called to fill vacancies. There are no term limits for either chamber. The last General Assembly election took place on 2020 Rhode Island elections, November 3, 2020. The General Assembly meets at the Rhode Island State House on the border of Downtown, Providence, Rhode Island, Downtown and Smith Hill, Providence, Rhode Island, Smith Hill in Providence, Rhode Island, Providence. Smith Hill is sometimes used as a metonym for the Rhode Island General Assembly. History Early independence On June 12, 1775, the Rhode Island General Assembly met at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |