On This Day in U.S. Naval History:

From the Navy News Service.

 

• 1775 - The Continental Congress authorizes the building of 13 frigates.
• 1941 - Cmdr. William A. Sullivan designated the first supervisor of salvage, giving the supervisor an office in New York City.

 

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