The wars that defined America were not just fought on land. In the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, wooden American and British ships engaged in...
Washington, DC | The museum is on the Washington Navy Yard where Rear Adm. John Dahlgren oversaw production of Civil War guns and frequently met with...
Learn more about the navy during the Civil War. Our 10 Facts page will help improve your understanding of and appreciation for the pivotal role played...
At the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1775, the British navy was the largest and most experienced navy in the world, and it was essential to...
The American Civil War wasn’t just fought on land – it took place on rivers and seas too. But the contrast between Union and Confederate navies could...
Smuggling was common throughout the War of 1812 and, even with military intervention, continued throughout the duration of the war. The palpable and...