Preserving History At Salem Maritime National Historic Site
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Creaking on the tides under the weight of its three masts and 55 miles of rigging, the Friendship is a floating reminder of a time when the upstart United States laid a commercial claim to the high seas.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 20th, 2011 2:40am