Commodore Barry knows the way

The “Father of the American Navy,” Commodore John Barry was born in Tacumshane, County Wexford, Ireland, but became an adopted son of Philadelphia and a hero of the American Revolution. Even though he’s also got a bridge here in Philly (connecting the most ambitious traveler to Bridgeport, NJ) and a statue in front (yes, that’s the front) of Independence Hall, very few people know anything about John Barry.