JOHN BARRY, WHO WON MORE SEA FIGHTS IN THE REVOLUTION THAN ANY OTHER CAPTAIN
Barry visits America
103. John Barry. Although born on a farm in Ireland (1745), John Barry wanted to be a sailor lad. While still young he was put to service on board a merchant ship. Here young Barry learned more than being a mere sailor. Between voyages he studied hard, and soon gained a useful education. At the age of fifteen he came to Philadelphia, and was so pleased with the country and the people that he resolved to make America his home.
Offers his services to Congress
He rose rapidly as a sailor and, when the news of the first bloodshed between England and her colonies came, he offered his services to Congress.
JOHN BARRY
From the portrait painted by Colin Campbell Cooper after the Stuart painting, now in Independence Hall, Philadelphia
Made captain of the "Lexington"