LIFTOFF
\lˈɪftɒf], \lˈɪftɒf], \l_ˈɪ_f_t_ɒ_f]\
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Board of Admiralty
- organized by Continental Congress, October 28, 1779, from earlier more numerous Committee. consisted two members Congress five others and had charge of all naval marine affairs. It was abolished February 7, 1781, upon the creation Secretary Marine.