SHIPPING ARTICLES
\ʃˈɪpɪŋ ˈɑːtɪkə͡lz], \ʃˈɪpɪŋ ˈɑːtɪkəlz], \ʃ_ˈɪ_p_ɪ_ŋ ˈɑː_t_ɪ_k_əl_z]\
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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.