NH 1336 (17166575515) - A black and white drawing of a ship in the water

Continental Navy frigate Alliance was the last ship remaining in the Continental Navy, and the order to sell her was given on 3 June 1785 and was sold that summer. No other Navy ships were authorized until 1794, with the order of the six frigates form the new United States Navy.

Continental frigate Alliance (1778-1875), commanded by Captain John Barry, passing Boston Lighthouse from sea, 1781. Detail from contemporary painting by Captain Matthew Parke, USMC, who served on board Alfred and Ranger with John Paul Jones the Alliance with John Barry. Painting presented to Naval Historical Foundation by Captain Parke’s great granddaughter Miss Anne H. Parke, Feb 1936. NHHC Photograph Collection, NH 1336.