jul 1, 1782 - Sack of Lunenburg
Description:
100 pirates overcame the town of Lunenburg, luted the settlement, burnt the defences, and took the plunder with them. There was no way to defend every port at once, and the Royal Navy was trying to impose a blockade and starve the colonies (NY, Boston, France).Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 1, 1782
Now
~ 243 years ago