George Washington Navy
historic site
- Inscription
- Commencing with the sailing of HANNAH, September 5, 1775 A fleet of Marblehead schooners, FRANKLIN, HANCOCK, HANNAH, LEE, and WARREN, commissioned by orders of General Washington, were the first American vessels to engage in [combat] naval operations.
- 9.5 mi off the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway
- 15.3 mi off the Revolutionary Heritage BywayNational
- 16.5 mi off the Battle Road Scenic BywayNational
- 25.5 mi off the Coastal Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Eagle Rock · 11 mi
- Skywalk Observatory · 16 mi
- Wildlife Viewing Platform · 19 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:48 | 18:19 | 18:56 |
| June solstice | 05:07 | 19:42 | 20:25 |
| September equinox | 06:31 | 18:05 | 18:43 |
| December solstice | 07:11 | 15:28 | 16:14 |
Local time (America/New_York).
42.50286, -70.84860
Elevation 12 m (modelled from terrain)