Fort Sewall

1630 - 1930

Built in 1742 for defence against French cruisers. U.S.S. "Constitution" sought shelter under the fort's guns when chased by H.M.S. "Tenedos" and "Endymion" April 3, 1814. Named after Samuel Sewall of Marblehead, Chief Justice of Massachusetts in 1814.

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Fort Sewall

Fort Sewall

Marblehead Massachusetts

Marblehead, founded in 1629, has always been a famous seaport – for fishing, foreign trade, boat building, sail making and yachting. Local sailors have been champions in world competitions, the America's Cup and the Olympics. Many had their ...

Fort Sewall Site Plan

Fort Sewall Site Plan

Legend

A Kitchen

B Guard Room

C Store Room

D Dungeon

E Magazine

F Temporary Magazine

The bomb-proof headquarters, covered with several feet of earth, consists of four rooms (left to right):

Room A – a kitchen with fireplace and well. ...

Fort Sewall

Fort Sewall

Marblehead Massachusetts

Marblehead, founded in 1629, has always been a famous seaport – for fishing, foreign trade, boat building, sail making and yachting. Local sailors have been champions in world competitions, the America's Cup and the Olympics. Many had their ...