jun 28, 1776 - HMS Actaeon
Description:
During the assault on Fort Sullivan (Ft Moultrie), the Frigate Actaeon ran aground on the Charles Town bar. Her Capt. set her afire and abandoned ship. Lt Milliage of the South Carolina Navy warship Prosper boarded the Actaeon, removing her bell, colors, sails, and fired on the British abandoning the ship just before it blew up.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 28, 1776
Now
~ 249 years ago