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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Barbary States, 1802 1805
A map of the Mediterranean Sea region showing the Barbary States and southern Europe at the time of the Tripolitan War (First Barbary War - 1801-1804) between the United States and the North African Ottoman Empire regencies. The map...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Wapama (Steam Schooner)
This 204' wooden schooner was one of 200 ships plying the lumber trade along the Pacific coast. Now managed by the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, she has been moved to Richmond, California for possible renovation. She is...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Balclutha
The only remaining square rigged ship in the San Francisco Bay area, it was built in 1886 and served on several different trade routes. It is now part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Official plaque located in the...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: Captain Robert Bennet Forbes House
Designed by Isaiah Rogers, this 1833 Greek Revival house was built by ship captain and China Trade merchant Robert Bennet Forbes and his siblings for their mother. Furnished and decorated with acquisitions Forbes made in China, it is now...