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Housatonic

American  
[hoo-suh-ton-ik] / ˌhu səˈtɒn ɪk /

noun

  1. a river flowing S from NW Massachusetts through SW Connecticut to Long Island Sound near Stratford, Connecticut. 148 miles (240 km) long.


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The Civil War also made a little naval history when the Confederacy's Hunley became the first submarine to sink an opposing warship when it attacked the USS Housatonic in 1864.

From Salon May 14, 2022

The birders have reached Milford Point, a barrier beach at the mouth of the Housatonic River.

From Scientific American Sep. 15, 2021

Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back The team travels to Seymour, Conn., to help a family-owned restaurant on the Housatonic River that once maintained a high standard in fine dining.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 29, 2019

Hunley, which sank in 1864 after attacking the Union ship Housatonic, was recovered off the South Carolina coast and returned to port.

From Washington Times Aug. 8, 2018

The initials are those of Hunley commander George Dixon, who led the attack on the Housatonic.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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