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              Elias Haskett Derby  1739-1799

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               One of the most successful shipping merchants in Salem, Massachusetts, Derby became known as King Derby and as

               America's First Millionaire. His ship, the Grand Turk, was the first American ship to reach China. At one point during

               the American revolution Derby owned all or part of 85 privateers. Click on Elias Haskett Derby for more information.