Collection of photographs related to the sinking of the battleship Maine.

This is a collection of American flags in color with a description of their reason for existence. Very appealing site.

A detailed site about Destroyers and their role in the war. Photographs, weapons, living conditions. All the information you need on Destroyers

Article written for the April, 1898 issue of American Monthly Review of Reviews expressing the author's opinion on reasons for the blowing up of the U.S.S. Maine, and what U.S. action should be.

Known as the "Financier of the Revolution," Robert Morris played a critical role in winning and securing American independence. As chairman of the Continental Congress's Finance Committee between 1775 and 1778, Morris traded flour and...

John Barry was an officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and later in the United States Navy. He is often credited as "The Father of the American Navy".

Raphael Semmes (September 27, 1809 - August 30, 1877) was an officer in the United States Navy from 1826 to 1860 and the Confederate States Navy from 1860 to 1865.

A map of Lake Erie showing the site at the western end of the lake of the Battle of Put-in-Bay on September 10, 1813 between the United States Navy under Oliver Perry and the British Royal Navy.

David Porter (February 1, 1780 - March 3, 1843) was an officer in the United States Navy in a rank of commodore and later the commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy.

Lewis Warrington (3 November 1782 - 12 October 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. He temporarily served as the Secretary of the Navy. Promoted to Master Commandant in July 1813, he...

David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 - August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral of the Navy. He is remembered in popular culture...

This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides some biographical information about Hyman George Rickover, United States Navy Admiral, along with pictures of his meeting President Carter and his headstone.

This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides some biographical information about Hyman George Rickover, United States Navy Admiral, along with pictures of his meeting President Carter and his headstone.

One of two surviving United States Navy South Dakota-class battleships, Massachusetts saw action in World War II, winning 11 battle stars. She is on display at Battleship Cove.

The only surviving United States Navy Gearing-class destroyer, this vessel is named for Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. (the brother of future President John F. Kennedy) who was killed in action during World War II.

Constructed in 1854; sloop-of-war, or corvette; second United States Navy ship to carry this famous name.

Andrew Hull Foote (1806 - 1863) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the Civil War.

An admiral of the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War.

Alfred Thayer Mahan (September 27, 1840-December 1, 1914) was a United States Navy flag officer, geostrategist, and educator.

Andrew Hull Foote (September 12, 1806 - June 26, 1863) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War.

Charles Stuart Boggs (28 January 1811 - 22 April 1877) served in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.

Charles Dwight Sigsbee (January 16, 1845 - July 13, 1923) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

Rear Admiral Charles Edgar Clark (10 August 1843 - 1 October 1922) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War.

Charles Stewart (28 July 1778 - 6 November 1869) was an officer in the United States Navy. He is pictured here at age 86.