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Abraham Whipple



Whipple, Abraham (1733–1819), naval officer noted for his successes in the American Revolutionary War. In 1779 he captured 11 ships of the British Jamaica fleet. In 1780 he defended Charleston, S.C., but was captured when the city fell.



See also: Revolutionary War in America.

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