USS Congress (1776)

USS Congress was a row galley that served the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. The galley – which was rowed by oarsmen instead of using sail - had the distinction of serving the young American Navy for only a week before being scuttled after combat with the British.

USS Congress (1776)

USS Congress was a row galley that served the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. The galley – which was rowed by oarsmen instead of using sail - had the distinction of serving the young American Navy for only a week before being scuttled after combat with the British.