c) Columbia

Columbia Rediviva (commonly known as Columbia), the first American ship to circumnavigate the globe during the Revolution, symbolized American maritime ambition and capability. This private voyage, led by Captain Robert Gray, was not only a feat of navigation and endurance but also a statement of the new nation’s emerging role in global trade. The journey of the Columbia reflects the broader context of American expansion and the desire for economic independence from European powers, playing a part in the early history of American exploration and commerce.