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Salem Maritime National Historic Site Breaming, 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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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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