Who Really Owns The Luxurious Boat Hannah B?

The Hannah Boden was a fishing vessel captained by Linda Greenlaw, the only female swordfishing boat captain on the East Coast of the United States. In 1991, Greenlaw was at the helm of the Hannah Boden when she attempted to warn the Andrea Gail about an impending storm, which was later depicted in the book and film The Perfect Storm. The story of the Andrea Gail serves as a reminder of the deadly nature of making a living from the sea.

The schooner Hannah was the first armed American naval vessel

Hannah set sail from the harbor of Beverly, Massachusetts, on 5 September 1775, but two days later, she fled to the protection of Gloucester, Massachusetts, while under pursuit by HMS Lively and another British vessel. On her way out of Gloucester Harbor, Hannah captured HMS Unity.

Hannah was one of the first combined naval vessels of the Continental Army and Navy assembled on Boston's north shore, along with the Franklin, the Warren, the Hancock, and the Lee. The crew of the Hannah was largely drawn from the town of Marblehead, and much of the ship's ammunition was stored in Glover's warehouse before being relocated to Beverly, Massachusetts.

Hannah's brief naval career ended on 10 October 1775, when she was run aground under the guns of a small American fort near Beverly by the British sloop Nautilus. After a four-hour engagement between the British ship and the militias of Beverly and Salem on the shore, Hannah was saved from destruction and capture. Nautilus managed to escape with the rising tide around 8 p.m.

According to legend, after Hannah's decommissioning, the schooner was towed to Lee's Wharf in Manchester, where her name was changed to Lynch. The vessel was restored to working condition, and in March 1777, she was sent to France with congressional correspondence for Benjamin Franklin. On their journey back to the U.S., Lynch and her crew were captured by the British ship HMS Foudroyant. Lynch was sold as a prize by the British, and documentation indicates that she was subsequently used as a merchant vessel. However, modern scholars believe that the ship was completely destroyed or damaged beyond repair, leaving the true fate of the schooner unknown.

The ship was owned by John Glover of Massachusetts

The schooner Hannah, the first armed American naval vessel of the American Revolution, was owned by John Glover of Marblehead, Massachusetts. It was a fishing schooner named for Glover's daughter, Hannah Glover. The ship was hired into the service of the American Continental Army by General George Washington, who commissioned Nicholson Broughton to command the vessel. Hannah set sail from the harbour of Beverly, Massachusetts, on September 5, 1775, but fled to Gloucester, Massachusetts, two days later under the pursuit of British vessels.

John Glover was from Marblehead, Massachusetts, and the crew of the Hannah was largely drawn from the town, with much of the ship's ammunition being stored in Glover's warehouse. The town of Marblehead continues to assert its honour as "the Birthplace of the American Navy" due to the career of the Hannah.

There was also a brig called Hannah, launched at Norton, New Brunswick, Canada, in 1826. This ship was owned by Samuel Shaw and others, and its captain was John Briggs. It transported emigrants to Canada during the Irish Famine. It is known for the terrible circumstances of its 1849 shipwreck, in which the captain and two officers abandoned the sinking ship, leaving passengers and crew to their fate.

Additionally, there was a fishing vessel called the Hannah Bowden, captained by Linda Greenlaw, a well-known female swordfisherman.

It was named after Glover's daughter, Hannah Glover

The schooner Hannah was the first armed American naval vessel of the American Revolution, authorised by the Continental Congress and operated by the Continental Army. It is considered by some to be the first vessel of the United States Navy. The schooner was a fishing vessel owned by John Glover of Marblehead, Massachusetts, and was named after his daughter, Hannah Glover. The crew was largely from the town of Marblehead, and much of the ship's ammunition was stored in Glover's warehouse, now located at Glover's Square in Marblehead, before being relocated to Beverly, Massachusetts.

Hannah Glover was likely proud to have a schooner named after her, and her father, John Glover, played a significant role in the American Revolution by providing his fishing schooner to the Continental Army. The schooner Hannah was hired into the service of the American Continental Army by General George Washington, who commissioned Nicholson Broughton to command the vessel on 2 September 1775. Washington ordered Broughton to cruise against British vessels and seize those carrying soldiers, arms, ammunition, or provisions.

Hannah set sail from Beverly, Massachusetts, on 5 September 1775 but soon had to flee to the harbour of Gloucester, Massachusetts, due to the pursuit of two British vessels. During its brief naval career, Hannah captured the HMS Unity. Hannah's role in the American Revolution ended on 10 October 1775 when she was run aground by the British sloop Nautilus. However, Hannah was saved from destruction and capture, and no lives were lost.

The story of Hannah Glover and her father's schooner is an interesting piece of American history, showcasing the importance of private vessels in the Continental Army's efforts during the American Revolution. The legacy of Hannah Glover and her namesake schooner lives on, with the City of Beverly, Massachusetts, and the Town of Marblehead, both claiming to be the birthplace of the schooner and, by extension, the US Navy.

Hannah was captained by John Briggs

The brig Hannah, launched in 1826, was captained by John Briggs. Registered at Maryport in 1840, the ship was owned by Samuel Shaw and others.

Under the command of Captain Briggs, Hannah transported immigrants to Canada during the Irish Famine. In July 1847, the vessel arrived in Quebec from Sligo with 390 passengers on board, some of whom died of fever and were buried at sea.

On April 3, 1849, Hannah set sail from Newry, Ireland, with a crew of 12 and approximately 180 passengers, mainly agricultural labourers and their families. The ship encountered heavy winds and floating ice on April 27 and struck an ice reef on April 29, punching a hole in the hull. Despite the crew's efforts, the ship sank within 40 minutes.

Captain Briggs and two officers abandoned the sinking ship, leaving the passengers and remaining crew to fend for themselves. The survivors were picked up by the barque Nicaragua, commanded by Captain William Marshall, who transferred them to other ships and arrived in Quebec City with the remainder on May 10 or 14.

The ship is known for its 1849 shipwreck

The Hannah was a brig launched at Norton, New Brunswick, Canada, in 1826. The ship transported emigrants to Canada during the Irish Famine. It is known for the tragic circumstances of its 1849 shipwreck, in which the captain and two officers abandoned the sinking ship, leaving passengers and crew to their fate.

The Hannah set sail from Newry, Ireland, on April 3, 1849, with a crew of 12 and around 180 passengers, mainly agricultural labourers and their families. The ship encountered heavy winds and floating ice on April 27. At 4 am on April 29, the Hannah struck an ice reef, puncturing its hull.

Realising the ship could not be saved, the captain, Curry Shaw, and his first and second officers fled in the only lifeboat, leaving the passengers and remaining crew to their doom. Dr William Graham, the ship's doctor, claimed he tried to swim after them but was threatened by Shaw with a cutlass.

The remaining crew helped the passengers onto an ice floe near the bow. However, the ship sank within 40 minutes, and many people perished in the freezing conditions. Some slipped and fell into the freezing water, while others who made it to the ice later died from exposure. It is believed that 49 people lost their lives.

The barque Nicaragua, captained by William Marshall, arrived the next day and rescued 127 or 129 survivors. Marshall then transferred survivors to other ships: 28 to the barque Broom, 17 to the barque Lord Byron, 22 to the barque Aldebaran, and 20 to the Port of Glasgow. Marshall arrived in Quebec City with the remaining survivors on May 10 or 14.

Shaw and the other officers were rescued by the Margaret Pollock and also made it to Quebec. They were accused of "one of the most revolting acts of inhumanity that can be conceived" but evaded punishment.

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