Machias Bay

Machias Bay is a bay in , 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.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Bay
  • Description: bay in Maine, United States
  • Address: ME

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Machiasport.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a town in , , United States. The population was 962 at the 2020 census. is a historic seaport and tourist destination.

Machias Bay

Latitude
44.63591° or 44° 38′ 9″ north
Longitude
-67.34388° or 67° 20′ 38″ west
Open location code
87PJJMP4+9C
Open­Street­Map ID
node 369066052
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
Geo­Names ID
4970889
Wiki­data ID
Q6723540
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Satellite Map

Discover Machias Bay from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Venetian—“Machias Bay” goes by many names.
  • Basque: “Machiasko badia”
  • Catalan: “Machias Bay”
  • Cebuano: “Machias Bay”
  • Venetian: “Baja de Machias”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Bucks Harbor and Starboard.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Colbeth Rock and Yellow Head.

Maine: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Augusta, Portland, Bangor, and Bath.

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