jun 9, 1775 - Battle of Chelsea Creek
Description:
The American colonists met their goal of strengthening the siege of Boston by removing livestock and hay on those islands from the reach of the British regulars. The British armed schooner Diana was also destroyed and its weaponry was appropriated by the Colonial side. This was the first naval capture of the war, and it was a significant boost to the morale of the Colonial forces.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 9, 1775
Now
~ 250 years ago