This is the grave of Elias Hasket Derby. Born in 1739 in Salem, Massachusetts, Derby grew up in the seafaring world of that town and time. His father was a ship captain and a merchant. Derby himself did not go to sea, not sure if...
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It's not often that I agree with industry spokescritters, but I have a lot of trouble finding fault with the president of the American Maritime Partnership here about the need.