sep 2, 1782 - Skirmish at Port Royal Ferry

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On September 2, the British were at Port Royal Ferry, along with the galleys HMS Balfour and HMS Shark. Brig. Gen. Mordeci Gist brought up his 6-pounder and opened fire on the two boats.
Both galleys slipped their anchors and attempted to escape, but the Balfour ran aground. Its crew did a hasty job of spiking the guns and they abandonded the boat. The Patriots captured the Balfour with its cargo of beef, rice, and poultry. The Shark managed to escape. The Belfour was repaired, outfitted with new guns, and was put into service with the Patriot navy.

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