Black Hands, Blue Seas: Paul Cuffe and his Maritime Mission

摘要

In this issue of Sea History, we join with Mystic Seaport Museum to introduce the first article of our new series celebrating the maritime heritage of African Americans. Mystic Seaport opened their new exhibit, "Black Hands, Blue Seas," last autumn, featuring art, artifacts and documents relating to the many famous black figures in maritime history. This first installment examines the life of Paul Cuffe and how he combined his experiences as a mariner with his strong personal philosophies to advance the cause of freedom and rights for all African Americans.