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June 11, 1775: The Battle of Machias

June 11, 1775: The Battle of Machias

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June 11, 20252m 41s

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Show Notes

Cover art for June 11, 1775: A map from around that date of the Machias Bay area. The pin shows the approximate location of the town.

Full Disclosure: I have no idea whether I pronounced “Machias” correctly. We’ll all have to live with that one, I suppose.

The Battle of Machias was not exactly one of epic proportions. It was a couple of boats chasing after a couple of other boats, and one boat got away but the other one managed to damage itself and was ultimately boarded.

So why is it significant?

Well. Not only was it the first naval battle of the American Revolution, it was a battle that the Colonies won, no matter how you look at it. And every little win was, in fact, a big win.

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