New England is a treasure house filled with many different types of spiritual, cultural, historical, and other resources. Included in this treasure trove is the people of this region, many of whom have achieved renown in one field or another (or sometimes in a number of fields).
One such person, from Rhode Island, is Esek Hopkins (1718-1802), a Scituate native who became the first Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the American Revolution.
For more information about Esek Hopkins, please visit:
Wikipedia: Esek Hopkins
U.S. Dept. of the Navy Naval Historical Center: Commodore Esek Hopkins, Continental Navy, (1718-1802) -- Statues, Actions & Artifacts
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