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Category: Mariners

2 weeks ago October 13, 2026October 22, 2026philahistory

Davis Denike: A privateer and militia man on the New Jersey shore

February 6, 2025February 7, 2025philahistory

Capt. George Ord: A privateer fighting for American independence

December 9, 2023December 2, 2025philahistory

Capt. John H. Nezmos: Cut down by yellow fever

July 9, 2023July 9, 2023philahistory

Capt. James Barnes: Carried supplies to famine-stricken Madeira

August 31, 2022February 2, 2024philahistory

The master navigator: Capt. Thomas Arnold

January 10, 2012July 20, 2025philahistory

Update: The house of Captain William Spafford is being restored!

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