Historical Events tagged with "margaretta"

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Military & Warfare

First Naval Battle of the American Revolution

June 11th, 1775 249 years ago

The Battle of Machias marked the first naval engagement in the American Revolutionary War, where local colonists captured the British Royal Navy's armed vessel, the Margaretta. Occurring at Machias, Maine, patriot forces sought to establish control over local waters and disrupt British supply lines. The confrontation was spurred by longstanding tensions over British maritime practices, creating a resolve among patriot residents to defend their interests.

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