 Model of Hannah in the U.S. Navy Museum
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Acquired | 24 August 1775 |
| Commissioned | 2 September 1775 |
| Decommissioned | October 1775 |
| Out of service | 10 October 1775 |
| Fate | Unknown |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 78 |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Armament | 4 × 4-pounder guns |
The schooner Hannah was the first armed American naval vessel of the American Revolution, authorized by the Continental Congress and operated by the Continental Army, and is considered by some the first vessel of the United States Navy.[1] She was a fishing schooner owned by John Glover of Marblehead, Massachusetts and was named for his daughter, Hannah Glover. The crew was drawn largely from the town of Marblehead, with much of the ship's ammunition being stored in Glover's warehouse now located at Glover's Square in Marblehead before being relocated to Beverly, Massachusetts.
