The Second Continental Congress authorizes the Continental Navy on October 13, 1775. The initial authorization was to procure, fit out, and man two armed vessels to intercept British supply ships. The authorization was triggered by Rhode Island, instructing its Congress delegates on August 26, 1775 to propose the creation of a continental fleet.
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