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Commodore Barney’s daring naval career recalled in study
A lengthy reminiscence traces Joshua Barney from boy sailor to lieutenant commander. It recounts his key exploits on the Hornet and Sachem, capture of prizes, mutiny incidents, privateering adventures, and later postings, ending with his postwar life and public roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Courier
JYMMODORE BARNEY
Triton
Joshua Barney
Barney
Baltimore
Nice
Gibraltar
Ammbassador
gnees
Alicant
nand
Hornet
uns
commo- Hopkins
Roebuck
Robinson
Sachem
Lord North
Robert Morris
Andrew Doria
Royal Navy
Doria
Virginia
Capes
St. Albans
New York
U. States
Saratoga
Lieut
England
Beverly
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Delaware River
General Marle
Kentucky
Ife
Maryland
Cape Francois
Argus
morehhan
West Indies
Jamaica