jul 21, 1776 - Naval Engagement at Spencer's Inlet (Dewee's Inlet)

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On July 21st, the British transport HMS Glasgow Packet became stuck on a sand bar at Spencer's Inlet (now Dewee's Inlet). It sent out a small boat to alert the rest of the fleet that it was stuck and to send some help. on fire. A South Carolina Row Battery, commanded by Lt. Francis Pickering of the SC 2nd Regiment, discovered the HMS Glasgow Packet and fired on it. At 4:00 p.m., the South Carolinians boarded HMS Glasgow Packet and captured it. On board were 43 men of the Royal Highland Emigrants, six sailors, and two black boatswains. On July 22, HMS St. Lawrence arrived in the area to rescue the ship. Just as it reached the bar, the South Carolinians set fire to HMS Glasgow Packet.

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