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The United States Marine Corps traces its heritage to the British Royal Marines. The Royal Marines were formed during the early stages of the Second Dutch War. King Charles II sanctioned the formation of the "Duke of York" and "Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot", the first Regiment to be formed specially for service afloat.

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"Mariner" is another name for someone who works on a ship. Seattle is a port city; the team is named in honor of the sailors.

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