Revenue Cutter Service: The Coast Guard Legacy
When the Continental Navy was disbanded in 1785, the new nation was left without a naval force. In 1790, Congress authorized funding for a fleet of armed vessels to battle smuggling and enforce custom laws to raise revenue for the Treasury. (1/5)
When the Continental Navy was disbanded in 1785, the new nation was left without a naval force. In 1790, Congress authorized funding for a fleet of armed vessels to battle smuggling and enforce custom laws to raise revenue for the Treasury. (1/5)
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In 1798, Congress authorized military force against French privateers and called upon the Revenue-Marine to support naval operations against the French. During this time, the eight revenue cutters captured 18 of the 22 French ships seized from 1798 to 1799. (3/5)