Derby Wharf Salem Massachusetts

by Brian MacLean

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Derby Wharf Salem Massachusetts

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Brian MacLean

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Derby Wharf, Salem Massachusetts.

Derby Wharf, is the the longest of three historic wharves in Salem, was begun in 1762 by Richard Derby, Sr., one of Salem’s wealthiest merchants. Over the years, as the Derby family’s trade expanded, they extended the wharf, until in 1806 it reached its current half-mile length. Hatch’s Wharf, the shortest wharf, was built in 1819, and Central Wharf was built in 1791 by Simon Forrester. Derby Wharf Light Station was built in 1871

Derby Wharf and Derby Wharf Light Station are currently part of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.

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February 21st, 2016

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