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George Wait Babcock (b. Exeter, Rhode Island. January 25, 1751- d. Hopewell, Ontario, New York, United States 18 Mar 1816) was one of the most successful American privateers of the American Revolution, capturing 28 British vessels while in command of the Marlborough.[1][2] He also led the land forces in the Raid on Lunenburg (1782) during the American Revolution.[3][4][5][6]
- ^ Babcock, Stephen (January 28, 1903). "Babcock genealogy". New York, Eaton & Mains – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "A HISTORY OF AMERICAN PRIVATEERS". D. APPLENTON AND COMPANY. January 28, 1899 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Naval records of the American Revolution, 1775-1788". Washington : G.P.O. January 28, 1906 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Massachusetts Historical Society Collections". Boston, Massachusetts Historical Society. January 28, 1792 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Officers B". Archived from the original on July 3, 2007.
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