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Today in History: First Naval Battle of American Revolution Begins

6/11/2025

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On June 11, 1775, the Battle of Machias, also known as the Battle of the Margaretta, marked the first naval engagement of the American Revolutionary War. This conflict occurred near the port of Machias, Maine, as American Patriot forces sought to assert control against British naval presence, setting the stage for further revolutionary actions.

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On June 11, 1775, the Battle of Machias, also known as the Battle of the Margaretta, marked the first naval engagement of the American Revolutionary War. This conflict occurred near the port of Machias, Maine, as American Patriot forces sought to assert control against British naval presence, setting the stage for further revolutionary actions.