Naval Skirmish at Bloody Point (jul 7, 1775 – jul 9, 1775)
Description:
Patriots sent two barges were from Beaufort to Bloody Point to intercept a shipment of gunpowder. The Patriots captured 16,000 lbs. of gunpowder, and “all of the bar-lead, sheet-lead, Indian trading arms, and shot, that were on board.”Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 7, 1775
jul 9, 1775
~ 2 days