Title: John Barry
Description: Brave and ambitious, Barry ascended the ratlines to become a successful merchant captain at a young age, commanding the most prestigious ship in the colonies. During the War for Independence, he faced down broadsides, mutinies, and even a fleet of icebergs. With peace came a historic voyage to China, where Barry helped open trade with that reclusive empire.
Subjects: Ship captains, United States. Continental Navy, United States, Naval operations, United States. Navy, Biography, History, Barry, john, 1745-1803, United states, navy, biography, United states, history, revolution, 1775-1783, naval operations, Ship pilots
Places: United States
People: John Barry (1745-1803)
Time periods: Revolution, 1775-1783