Abraham Whipple
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Abraham Whipple Net Worth

Abraham Whipple was a Revolutionary Commander in the Continental Navy who was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 26, 1733. He was a great hero of the American Revolution and made significant contributions to the nation's fight for freedom from British colonial rule. His most notable achievement was the destruction of the British ship 'HMS Gaspee', which enabled the Americans to capture the Bahamas. He also led the American ship 'Game Cock' to capture 23 French ships in a six-month period. Whipple was highly regarded as one of the best naval officers and America's greatest freedom fighters, and several ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Whipple in his honor. Additionally, there is a Whipple Street, Avenue or Court in almost every one of the 39 municipalities in the State of Rhode Island.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Revolutionary Commander
Birth Day September 26, 1733
Birth Place Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Age 286 YEARS OLD
Died On May 27, 1819(1819-05-27) (aged 85)\nMarietta, Ohio
Birth Sign Libra
Resting place Mound Cemetery, Marietta
Relations Ebenezer Sproat (son-in-law)
Allegiance United States
Service/branch Continental Navy
Years of service 1775–1780
Rank Commodore
Battles/wars American Revolutionary War

💰 Net worth

Abraham Whipple, a prominent figure in American history, is widely recognized as a Revolutionary Commander in the United States. Regarded for his contributions during the American Revolution, Whipple's expertise in naval warfare and strategic planning played a pivotal role in the country's fight for independence. While primarily known for his military accomplishments, Whipple's financial status in 2024 is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million. His net worth reflects not only his dedication to the cause but also his astute business acumen, suggesting that he successfully transitioned from military life into a prosperous civilian career.

Famous Quotes:

Sacred to the memory of Commodore Abraham Whipple whose naval skill and courage will ever remain the pride and boast of his country. In the revolution he was the first on the seas to hurl defiance at proud Britain, gallantly leading the way to wrest from the mistress of the ocean her scepter, and there to wave the star spangled banner. He also conducted to the sea the first square rigged vessel built on the Ohio, opening to commerce resources beyond calculation. Born September 26th, A.D. 1733. Died May 27th, 1819. Aged 85 years.

Biography/Timeline

1733

Abraham Whipple was born on September 26, 1733, to Noah Whipple, Jr. Abraham Whipple and Sarah Hopkins were married on August 2, 1761. They had three children: John, Catherine, and Mary. Catherine later married Colonel Ebenezer Sproat of the Continental Army.

1772

As American colonists began to resist what they considered unfair oppression by the British crown, acts of defiance became increasingly prevalent. An early incident occurred on June 9, 1772, when Whipple led 50 Rhode Islanders in the capture and burning of the British revenue cutter Gaspee. The ship had run aground off Pawtuxet while chasing the packet Hannah. The burning initiated an exchange of notes between Whipple and Captain James Wallace of HMS Rose. Wallace wrote, "You Abraham Whipple on June 10, 1772, burned his majesty's vessel the Gaspee and I will hang you at the yard arm!" Whipple responded, "Sir, always catch a man before you hang him."

1775

Three years later, the Rhode Island General Assembly appointed Whipple commodore of two ships fitted for the defense of the colony's trade. On June 15, 1775, (the day the sea captain received his commission), Whipple led his men to capture the tender to frigate HMS Rose. After cruising in the vicinity of Narragansett Bay, he headed south to Bermuda to procure gunpowder for use by the colony. On the return voyage, Whipple transported naval recruits to Philadelphia. Upon her arrival there, his ship, Katy, was taken over by agents of the Continental Congress and was fitted out as sloop-of-war Providence.

1776

Whipple was commissioned a captain in the Continental Navy on December 22 and was given command of 24-gun ship Columbus. From February 17 to April 8, 1776, he commanded the ship during the first Continental Navy-Marine Corps amphibious expedition—the cruise to New Providence, in the Bahamas, to seize essential military supplies from the British garrison at Nassau.

1778

Assigned next to command 28-gun frigate Providence, Whipple ran the British blockade on the night of April 30, 1778, damaging HMS Lark and outrunning another Britisher during the escape. Tacking for France, the Providence crossed the Atlantic Ocean unmolested, bearing important dispatches relating to agreements between France and the American colonies, and reached Paimboeuf. After acquiring guns and supplies for the Continental Army, the Providence and the Boston sailed home to the colonies, taking three prizes en route.

1779

Whipple then cruised off Bermuda before arriving at Charleston, South Carolina. On December 23, 1779. British forces threatened Charleston, which was at the time a key Continental port. The threat led Whipple to move the guns and crews from the Continental Navy ships in port on shore to reinforce the land batteries and repulse the expected British assault.

1780

However, after a rugged four-month siege, the overwhelming pressure of British arms forced the Continental forces to surrender on May 12, 1780. Whipple remained a prisoner of the British until he was paroled to Chester, Pennsylvania, at which point he took no further part in the war. Upon the conclusion of hostilities, Whipple took up farming near Cranston, Rhode Island.

1788

For the rest of his life, he remained a farmer, with the exception of two spells of seafaring as master of merchantmen, first of the General Washington and then of the St. Clair. With the formation of the Ohio Company of Associates in 1788 and the initial westward migration into that territory, Whipple and his family became pioneers on the American frontier and were among the founders of the town of Marietta, Ohio, and the first named proprietor of Charleston, Vermont.

1819

Granted a pension by Congress in recognition of his distinguished Service in helping to win American independence, Whipple died at Marietta, Ohio, on May 27, 1819, and was buried at Mound Cemetery in Marietta. His gravestone reads:

2014

Upon his return, Whipple received command of a small squadron—Providence, Ranger, and Queen of France. On one occasion in mid-July 1779, this group of ships encountered a large British convoy in dense fog off the Newfoundland Banks. Whipple concealed his guns and ran up the British flag. Thus disguised, Whipple cut 11 prizes out of the convoy, eight of which contained spoils of war valued together at over one million dollars (roughly 16.7 million in 2015 dollars), making the venture easily one of the richest captures of the entire war.

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