Machias Bay Maine

Machias Bay is a bay in Washington County, Maine that opens into the Gulf of Maine. The bay was the scene of the Battle of Machias — the first naval battle of the American Revolution, occasioned by the British need for lumber for Boston.
  • Location: Washington County, Maine, United States
  • Part of: Gulf of Maine
  • River sources: Machias River
  • Max. length: 7 miles (11 km)
  • Max. width: 4 miles (6.4 km)
  • Surface elevation: 0 feet (0 m)
  • Islands: Cross Island

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Data from: en.wikipedia.org