1 nov 1777 año - Naval Skirmish at South Carolina coast

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On a bright moonlit night the Continental Navy sloop Providence spotted a sail. The unknown ship sailed under lee quarter and gave the Providence a broadside, then ran ahead. The Providence drew up alongside and fired a broadside into the unknown ship. Capt. John Rathbun realized the privateer was trying to draw him to a British ship. The Providence followed until daylight when it engaged and took the privateer which was taken to Georgetown.

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