U. S. Navy
Est. October 13, 1775
U.S. Navy Seal
The United States Navy seal is composed of an anchor, an eagle, and a shield. The anchor and shield represent the Navy’s maritime tradition, while the eagle represents the United States. The seal of the U.S. Navy symbolizes support of the shore as well as amphibious strike capabilities. Seal features an eagle; its wings are outspread, is defending a ship at sea.
The United States Navy seal is composed of an anchor, an eagle, and a shield. The anchor and shield represent the Navy’s maritime tradition, while the eagle represents the United States. The seal of the U.S. Navy symbolizes support of the shore as well as amphibious strike capabilities. Seal features an eagle; its wings are outspread, is defending a ship at sea.
The United States Navy was established just a few months after the Army on October 13, 1775. The Continental Congress voted to arm two sailing vessels ten carriage guns, as well as swivel guns, and a crew of eighty men. The ships were sent to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores to the British army in America. This was the birth of the Continental Navy, which was needed to push back against the British naval fleet.
After the Revolutionary War, the ships of the Continental Navy were sold, and the seaman were let go. However, the 1794 Congress passed the “Act to provide Naval Armament”. The Act authorized Congress to procure and man six frigates. Three of those frigates, USS United States, USS Constellation, and USS Constitution, were completed and launched in 1797 — these three ships are considered the beginning of the modern Navy.
On 30 April 1798, Congress established the Department of the Navy, to run naval affairs.
Motto(s): “Semper Fortis” (“Always courageous”); and “Non sibi sed patriae” (“Not for self but for country”)
March: “Anchors Aweigh”
After the Revolutionary War, the ships of the Continental Navy were sold, and the seaman were let go. However, the 1794 Congress passed the “Act to provide Naval Armament”. The Act authorized Congress to procure and man six frigates. Three of those frigates, USS United States, USS Constellation, and USS Constitution, were completed and launched in 1797 — these three ships are considered the beginning of the modern Navy.
On 30 April 1798, Congress established the Department of the Navy, to run naval affairs.
Motto(s): “Semper Fortis” (“Always courageous”); and “Non sibi sed patriae” (“Not for self but for country”)
March: “Anchors Aweigh”