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The Thames River is a short River and tidal Estuary in the U.S. state of Connecticut . It flows south for 15 mi. (25 km.) through eastern Connecticut from the junction of the Yantic and Shetucket Rivers at Norwich , to New London and Groton , which flank its mouth at Long Island Sound . While named after the River Thames that flows through New London's Namesake , this Connecticut Thames is pronounced (rather than as the English one is). The river has provided important harbors since the mid- 17th Century when it was known as the Pequot River for the Pequot Indians who lived in the area. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy , a U.S. Navy Submarine base, and the port or harbor for New London are located here. EVENTS The Harvard-Yale Boat Race is held annually in New London. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINK |
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