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==History== | ==History== | ||
The bay was the site of the first permanent [[United Kingdom|British]] settlement in [[North America]], | The bay was the site of the first permanent [[United Kingdom|British]] settlement in [[North America]], [[Jamestown]], which was established in 1607.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Database: Chesapeake Bay]]</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>''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Battle of the Chesapeake (memory)|Battle of the Chesapeake]]</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>''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Battle of the Chesapeake (memory)|Battle of the Chesapeake]]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:14, 23 April 2025
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.[2]
After the loss of the battle, British admiral Thomas Graves retreated back to New York City.[3]
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Database: Chesapeake Bay
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Battle of the Chesapeake
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Database: The Battle of Chesapeake