Commodore Hopkins, Commander in Chief of the American Fleet
1776
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This image shows Commodore Esek Hopkins, Commander-in-Chief of the American Fleet of the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War. It is a copy of a mezzotint published by Thomas Hart in London in 1776.
It comes from a series of records from the George Washington Bicentennial Commission, gathered in 1931-1932, that planned and celebrated the birth and accomplishments of Washington and collected, preserved, and published writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times.
It comes from a series of records from the George Washington Bicentennial Commission, gathered in 1931-1932, that planned and celebrated the birth and accomplishments of Washington and collected, preserved, and published writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times.
This primary source comes from the Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch.
National Archives Identifier: 532899
Full Citation: Photograph 148-GW-461; Commander in Chief of the American Fleet; 1776; The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 - 1932; Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, Record Group 148; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/commander-in-chief-of-the-american-fleet, May 2, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.