mar 17, 1779 - American Sloop
Description:
British ships engage a Patriot sloop exiting Bull's inlet driving it back into the inlet. The British boarded the sloop and tho outnumber by the British, a fierce fight ensued. Two including the Captain were severely wounded and one killed. The rest of the crew were stripped of their clothing and put ashore.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 17, 1779
Now
~ 246 years ago