Tim McGrath on Commodore John Barry | Read the Revolution Speaker Series

Author and avid sailor Tim McGrath joined the Museum on Wednesday evening, Nov. 15, for a special presentation, “’What Think You of an American Fleet?’: The Rise and Fall of the Continental Navy,” to kickoff the Museum's 2023-24 Read the Revolution Speaker Series. Drawing on two of his award-winning books, Give Me a Fast Ship: The Continental Navy and America’s Revolution at Sea and John Barry: An American Hero in the Age of Sail, McGrath illustrated the life of Commodore John Barry (1745-1803) and his role in the Continental Navy, our first official naval force.

[@jameskeating4719]

Excellent thank you guys ❤

[@clockmakerapostolate]

We need more Barry in our history books. Thanks from the 5th great nephew of the Commodore!

[@frederickmallett591]

I have read Tim's John Barry book. I only wish the book came out in audio format. As built the frigate Alliance 36 came out with 12 pound cannonballs however after the Alliance vs Atlanta and Trespesy fight the Alliance had the 12 pounders with 18 pounders. During the fight off Cape Canaveral the Alliance 36 fought the fight with 18 pounders. Often while driving I read Tim's " Give Me A Fast Ship"