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The '''Chesapeake Bay''' is a large bay running along the coast of [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]] and [[Maryland]] in the [[United States]]. | |||
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The bay was the site of the first permanent [[United Kingdom|British]] settlement in [[North America]], {{Wiki|Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown}}, which was established in 1607.<ref name="III">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | |||
Later, during the [[American Revolutionary War]], the [[Battle of the Chesapeake]] occurred in the bay. During the battle, the [[French Navy]] were assisted by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], who captained a [[Ships|ship]], the ''[[Aquila]]'', and helped defeat the [[Royal Navy|British fleet]].<ref name="III" /> | |||
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Revision as of 09:25, 14 November 2018
The Chesapeake Bay is a large bay running along the coast of Virginia and Maryland in the United States.
History
The bay was the site of the first permanent British settlement in North America, Jamestown, which was established in 1607.[1]
Later, during the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of the Chesapeake occurred in the bay. During the battle, the French Navy were assisted by the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton, who captained a ship, the Aquila, and helped defeat the British fleet.[1]