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Shanghaiing Bluejackets.
- Source :
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Naval History . Oct2016, Vol. 30 Issue 5, p58-61. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The article discusses the history of the Oyster Wars, a series of violent disputes between oyster pirates and authorities and legal watermen from Maryland and Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River in 1865-1959. Particular focus is given on the kidnappings of merchant seamen and U.S. Navy sailors by press gangs.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10421920
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Naval History
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 117689104