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They were the 200 plus Marines who conducted the Raid on Nassau in March of 1776. They sailed from Cape Henlopen, Deleware on 17 February 1776 under the command of Esek Hopkins, US Navy and Samuel Nicholas, the first Commandant of the Continental Marines.

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What was the first ship into Nagasaki harbor after the bomb was dropped?

The USS Tyrrell (AKA-80) which was an attack cargo ship carrying Marines and supplies .


Who was aboard the ghost ship that approaches the mariners ship?

The mariner


Who goes in first in combat army or marines?

Typically, it is the Marines. Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) are aboard naval ships throughout the world always on standby should they be needed at a moments notice. There is no "first" in as many would have you believe. It depends on the mission and need. I would say Special Operation forces are probably the first in anywhere, be it Navy Seals or Green Berets. As for the whole MEU statement a ship cannot travel faster than a plane and Airborne units can deploy pretty much anywhere in the world faster than any ship bound forces.


How many marines are aboard an aircraft carrier?

It's my understanding that Marines are no longer deployed aboard ships, except for the Marine aircraft and associated maintenance people. The decision to remove MARDET's from carriers was made in 1998. Before then, the MARDET aboard a carrier consisted of approximately 200 enlisted personally, and 20 officers. (MARDET = Marine Detachment... sorry) They performed a myriad of duties: Guards for the Commanding officer and Executive Officer, and visiting VIP's; In charge of the Brig; they had absolute authority over the Nuclear weapon during practice loading/unloading drills - no one got close to it without permission from them; they acted as the "Police Force" when the ship was in port - you've heard the stories about drunken sailors?, they were the only armed force aboard the ship. Personally I was glad they were there. They took their duty very seriously... well... of course they did they were US Marines.


Which ship did Mary Reibey go on?

Mary Reibey was not on the First Fleet. She arrived in Australia aboard the 'Royal Admiral' in 1792.

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On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car., Alongside; as, close aboard., On board of; as, to go aboard a ship., Across; athwart.


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What is the name of the ship that Passepartout and Phileas Fogg are aboard as it sails into B ombay?

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Who was aboard the ghost ship that approaches the mariners ship?

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How many bells should ring when a flag officer arrives aboard ship?

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