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NarragansettBay — Narragansett Bay A deep inlet of the Atlantic Ocean in eastern Rhode Island. There are many good harbors and resort areas along its shores. * * * … Universalium
Hope Island (Rhode Island) — Hope Island is a 91 acre (0.368 km²) island located in Narragansett Bay, in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. The island, along with nearby Prudence Island and Patience Island, is part of the Narragansett Bay Reserve, home to colonial wading birds… … Wikipedia
Narragansett Bay — Coordinates: 41°36′N 71°21′W / 41.6°N 71.35°W / 41.6; 71.35 ( … Wikipedia
Rum-running — is the business of smuggling or transporting of alcoholic beverages illegally, usually to circumvent taxation or prohibition. The term usually applies to transport of goods over water, over land it is commonly referred to as bootlegging.… … Wikipedia
The Hongs — (Chinese: 行) were major business houses in Hong Kong with significant influence on patterns of consumerism, trades, manufacturing and other key areas of the economy.OriginPrior to the establishment of Hong Kong, the name Hong was given to major… … Wikipedia
Great Swamp Fight — The Great Swamp Fight was a crucial battle fought during King Philip s War between the combined colonial militia in New England and the Narragansett tribe. On November 2 1675, Josiah Winslow led a combined force of over 1000 colonial militia… … Wikipedia
Whale Rock — is the smallest island in Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island.Whale Rock is located west of the Beavertail area on Conanicut Island (Jamestown, Rhode Island) in the West Passage to Narragansett Bay. The island received its name because it is shaped… … Wikipedia
Starvegoat Island — was a small island in Narragansett Bay, Providence, Rhode Island. The Island was located off the coast of Field s Point in Providence until the passage between them was filled in. The island had been known for its excellent oystering.References… … Wikipedia
Greene Island (Rhode Island) — Greene Island is a small island in Narragansett Bay, Warwick, Rhode Island. The island named after Captain John Greene and features shallow tidal flats and marsh grasses.References and external links*… … Wikipedia
Rabbit Island (Rhode Island) — Rabbitt Island is a small island in Wickford Harbor, Narragansett Bay, Wickford, Rhode Island. Richard Smith, who built Smith s Castle, purchased the island from the Native Americans.References and external links*… … Wikipedia
