jun 10, 1772 - The Gaspee Incident
Description:
The Gaspee affair of 1772 was a minor incident with concerning ramifications. The Gaspee was a British customs schooner, skippered by an eager lieutenant. It was notorious for apprehending smugglers, seizing their ships and cargo and bringing their crew to justice. The Gaspee’s zealous activities raised the hackles of colonial merchants and sailors alike. In June 1772 the Gaspee ran aground near Rhode Island while in hot pursuit of another smuggler. Sons of Liberty took to longboats and boarded the schooner, manhandling the captain and crew before putting them ashore. The Gaspee was then burned to the waterline.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 10, 1772
Now
~ 253 years ago