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 SewallBuilt in 1742 for defence againstFrench cruisers. U.S.S."Constitution"sought shelter under thefort's guns when chased by H.M.S."Tenedos"and"Endymion"April3, 1 814. Named after SamuelSewall of Marblehead, Chief Justiceof Massachusetts in 1814.1630 - 1930Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission