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John Barry
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John Barry.
John Barry.
john barry
John Barry.
john barry
John Barry.
John Barry.
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First American Continental Naval Ship ALFRED, entered American Continental Navy service in December 1775. First United States Navy Ship was USS CONSTITUTION, commissioned 1797.
Captain Samuel Nicholas was the first Continental Marine Officer.
Since Captain Samuel Nicholas was the first commissioned officer from 5 November 1775 until other officers were commissioned the oldest rank would have to be the rank of Captain. He was advanced to the rank of Major on 25 June 1776 and remained in Philadelphia until the war ended.
The USS Constitution was commissioned in 1797 and is still in active service and the HMS Victory was commissioned in 1778 by the Royal Navy and is in active service. These are kept active for sentimental reasons, but they are in active service in both Navies