Portsmouth in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
The Continental Frigate "Raleigh"
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2017
1. The Continental Frigate "Raleigh" Marker
On Rindges Wharf, Portsmouth,
May 21, 1776,
six weeks before
The Declaration of Independence,
there was launched
The Continental Frigate “Raleigh,”
the First
American Man-of-War
built on the Piscataqua,
keel laid March 21, 1776,
Act of Congress, Dec. 13, 1775.
Erected 1926 by Piscataqua Pioneers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1776.
Location. 43° 4.51′ N, 70° 45.626′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is on Middle Street (U.S. 1) north of State Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is a metal plaque mounted above eye level on the east side of the Historic John Paul Jones House, near the southeast corner of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH 03801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In This House Admiral (John) Paul Jones Resided (here, next to this marker); John Paul Jones House (here, next to this marker); Frank Jones's Hotels (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of "Negro Burying Ground" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); African Burying Ground Memorial (about 400 feet away); Joseph & Nancy (Cotton) and their children, Eleazor & James (about 700 feet away); New Hampshire's First Black Church (about 800 feet away); 18 Congress (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.
More about this marker. This marker and an unrelated marker are mounted on the wall, between a window and the southeast corner of the house, and protected by a frame holding a transparent plastic cover.
via Naval History and heritage Command, unknown
2. The Continental Frigate "Raleigh"
Naval History and Heritage Command website entry
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2017
3. The Continental Frigate "Raleigh" Marker (tall view; showing unrelated marker above this one)
4. John Paul Jones House (east side; marker visible near corner at right)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2017
5. John Paul Jones House (southeast corner view; marker hidden by tree leaves)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 7, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on November 3, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 7, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
