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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
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Did You Know?
Salem native Captain John Derby was the first to bring news of the Battle of Lexington and Concord to England when he sailed from Derby Wharf in April 1775. In 1783, Captain John Derby was also the first person to bring news of the signing of the Treaty of Paris to America.
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Last Updated: July 30, 2006 at 13:39 EST |