Esek Hopkins

Commodore Esek Hopkins (April 26, 1718 – February 26, 1802) was the only Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. He was also an accomplished merchant captain and privateer.

Read more about Esek Hopkins:  Early Life and Career, Revolutionary War Service, After The Revolution and Legacy, Family

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    My own heart let me more have pity on; let
    Me live to my sad self hereafter kind,
    Charitable; not live this tormented mind
    With this tormented mind tormenting
    yet.
    —Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889)