maritime
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The maritime countries of Portugal and England produced many seafaring explorers during the 16th and 17th centuries, many of whom sailed under the flags of other countries. Sailing for the Spanish, Ferdinand Magellan captained the ship that was the first to circle the world, charting many new maritime routes as it went. Henry Hudson, funded by the Dutch, sailed up what we call today the Hudson River, claiming the maritime area that now includes New York City for the Netherlands.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Today, though, even the most exclusive of these maritime cliques embrace their surrounding communities, whether through wildly popular race weeks, youth sailing programs, or taking the helm on sustainability issues.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Niki secures the Washington State Ferries and other vital maritime infrastructure and has conducted 25,000 vehicle sweeps.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Anstruther, the busiest of the East Neuk settlements, pays homage to the region’s rich maritime heritage at the Scottish Fisheries Museum — a deceptively large building filled with fascinating exhibits detailing the history of the local fishing industry.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maritime. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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