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The Chesapeake, The Shannon, and the North River Boys Who Got Between Them

Posted on December 14, 2018May 1, 2019 by Kezia Bacon

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent On June 18, 1812, US President James Madison declared war against the United Kingdom. Trade conflicts had heated up, due to the Napoleonic Wars and the UK’s attempt to block the US from trading with France. Impressment of Americans into the British Navy was also a serious concern. “Press gangs” would […]

Noteworthy North River Ships

Posted on August 24, 2018May 1, 2019 by Kezia Bacon

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent The North River today is so serene: it can be difficult to imagine that it was once a booming center of industry. Beginning in the mid-1600s and continuing long into the 19th century, this 12-mile waterway was home to a total of 24 shipyards. Between 1645 and 1871, more than […]