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Marblehead Harbour, Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts

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Marblehead, Massachusetts with its grand harbor is often considered the birthplace of the American navy. During the war for independence, many privateers set sail from here to raid the British navy to gather treasure and supplies for the colonies. The first colonial naval ship, the Hannah was manned by a crew from Marblehead. In addition, Washington’s escape from his devastating loss at the Battle of Long Island were ferried to Manhattan by crews from Marblehead, a feat they would later perform when Washington crossed the Delaware River to attack the British at the Battle of Trenton.