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The first ship commissioned in the Continental cause was the Alfred. It was a 30-gun frigate in the Continental Navy, authorized by the Continental Congress on November 4, 1775. The ship played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, participating in various naval battles and operations.
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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.