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Salem Maritime National Historic SiteBreaming, or burning sea growth off a vessel's hull, was a common practice in the 18th century. 1797 engraving from NPS collections.
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Salem Privateers

In this lesson, students examine primary source documents to learn about the role of privateering during the American Revolution. Students discover why citizens became involved in privateering and how privateers helped the new nation during the war.

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An artist's depiction of an American privateer pursuing a British merchant ship. Painting by Thomas Freeman.  

Did You Know?
During the American Revolution, Salem was the most successful privateering port in America. Salem's 158 privateering vessels captured 445 English vessels.

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