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Biloxi Mississippi the Maritime and Seafood Industries Museum

The Biloxi Waterfront lies directly on the Mississippi Sound, with barrier islands off the Coast and into the Gulf of Mexico. Old Biloxi was part of the First Permanent Settlement in 1699 by French Colonists in French Louisiana. The name of Biloxi in French was Bilocci, a transliteration of the term for the local Native American tribe in their languag

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Maritime History Ecology and Recreation in Philadelphia and the Delaware River

The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild maintains and sails historic ships to bring the past to the present. A non-profit organization that teaches and practices seamanship, traditional restoration, maritime culture, and sailing skills in a fun and team focused setting. The Schooner Diligence was designed and built by Joshua and Samuel Humphreys in Philadelphia in 1797 for… Continue reading Maritime History Ecology and Recreation in Philadelphia and the Delaware River