Name of Vessel:

[unknown]

Master of Vessel:

Rig of Vessel:

Schooner

Date of Capture:

20 July 1775

Place of Capture:

Nantasket Light House, Boston Bay, Massachusetts

Captor:

Continental Army troops

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Action:

Yes

Recaptured:

No

Comments: This schooner was one of two schooner boats captured during the Action at Nantucket Light House by three hundred Rhode Island troops under Major Joseph Vose. One was dragged over Nantasket Neck to safety, and the other burned to prevent recapture.

[NDAR, I, 935, 935-936]

Revised 2 December 2008