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Captain James Willing’s Mississippi Raid, Part 1
In 1778, Captain James Willing and his crew sailed and rowed the bateaux Rattletrap down the Ohio River to the Mississippi. A “left” turn of sorts then took them down the Mississippi all the way to the Gulf of … Continue reading
“I Have not Yet Begun to Fight!” or Words to that Effect (September 23, 1779)
John Paul Jones’ Most Famous Fight and a Motto that May not be Accurate Continue reading
“Old Ironsides” To Set Sail Again!
Happen to be around Boston this weekend? Or live within traveling distance? Check out the special event happening this weekend from Sunday, July 23rd through Monday, July 24th at the U.S.S. Constitution Museum and Charlestown Navy Yard. The U.S.S. Constitution, the … Continue reading
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