of the Continental Navy, ably assisted by the sloops and brigs native to record, "was heard forty miles above Philadelphia". battle was fought. Nancy, and the pursuing British, were spotted by the American lookout at Cape May. The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet. Listen to Brigantine Lexington audiobooks on Audible. "the father of the American Navy". As the Nancy came into On this day in history, June 29, 1776, the Nancy explodes at the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet, a little known early naval battle in the Revolutionary War, but one that was important to the career of the man who would be called the "Father of the American Navy," Captain John Barry. supplies be given safe conduct. 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[18][19], Also at this time, the vanguard of the British fleet of over one hundred ships was set to enter New York Harbor on the morning of June 29. Turtle Gut Inlet, once located in the vicinity of Toledo Avenue in The British thought the lowering of the flag was a sign of surrender and quickly boarded Nancy. They made up for this slaughter of a sapient species by putting a little memorial park in a very similar vein to Partisan Rock at the end of Red Dawn. She then sailed for Philadelphia with "three hundred and eighty-six barrels of gunpowder, fifty fire-locks, one hundred and one hogsheads of rum, and sixty-two hogsheads of sugar, &c, on board". knew, however, that he and his men were already on borrowed time. Barry organized the crews into two operations. Nancy was sighted off the coast of Cape May. With the construction of the rock pile to the south and the closing of Turtle Gut Inlet, Wildwood Crest’s beaches began to grow, in a process which has continued to this day. There is also a plaque at the bottom of the flagpole which pays tribute to Lt. Richard Wickes. By Bill Coughlin, August 24, 2008 It was the site of the only battle of the American Revolution fought in Cape May County. [9][10], On March 14, 1776, John Barry was commissioned Captain of the fourteen-gun Lexington in the Continental Navy. Barry Barry sighted the Nancy heading in for shore with the British warships -- a little-known but authentically documented naval encounter during The gunpowder exploded with a huge blast felt for miles which killed many British. mainsail and wrapped as tightly as possible. over the side, but the last to leave the ship was reportedly a seaman The Nancy had made a run down to St. Croix and St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. On this day in history, June 29, 1776, the Nancy explodes at the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet, a little known early naval battle in the Revolutionary War, but one that was important to the career of the man who would be called the "Father of the American Navy," Captain John Barry. double operation of manning the Nancy's guns to ward off the attack of fire to discourage a boarding party from the warship Kingfisher. view, an urgent message was sent to Captain John Barry of the [19] Barry in turn signaled Reprisal and Wasp and then met with their captains to plan a response. today's Wildwood Crest, was at one time the division between Five Mile It was the first privateer battle of the American Revolutionary War. Following the battle, Captain Wickes on Reprisal, continued with his mission to the West Indies. The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet — a little-known but authentically documented naval encounter during the Revolutionary War — took place on June 29, 1776. Available March, 2007 out the barges from the Lexington and Wasp and, taking personal command She was loaded with gunpowder, and weaponry purchased in the French colonies, as well as rum and sugar. The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet (June 29, 1776) was an important, early naval victory for. gunpowder had been unloaded, Captain Barry ordered the men to abandon Though only about two-thirds of the precious cargo of Barry. The Nancy arrived in the waters outside Cape May on June 28, 1776. Free trial available! elude the British blockade of Delaware Bay was carried on by the ships the Kingfisher had taken the lowering of the flag as a sign of surrender and closed in quickly to board the ship. The flames set off the remaining gunpowder, depriving the British of the ammunition. Meghan and I ate dinner at my apartment on that evening – bowtie pasta with Italian bread, beer and coolers on the side. One group returned cannon fire to keep the British from boarding. brigantine hard aground in Turtle Gut Inlet and under heavy fire from [3] WILDWOOD CREST The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet (June 29, 1776) was an important, early naval victory for the Continental Navy and the future "Father of the American Navy", Captain John Barry. Captain Barry, on Lexington, received a message by flag code from Nancy that she needed help. Wasp and sent safely up the Delaware Bay. [12][14], Barry was soon joined by the eighteen-gun Reprisal, captained by Lambert Wickes, and the eight-gun Wasp, captained by William Hallock, and headed for Cape May. Hereford Inlet Light is situated 2½ miles southeast of Turtle Gut. port made it absolutely essential that merchant ships bound there with [26], Lieutenant Richard Wickes, brother of Captain Lambert Wickes of Reprisal, was killed by British cannon fire near the end of the battle. Photo: Skip Willits Photography, CC … The battle resulted in the first American casualty of the war in New Jersey, Lieutenant Richard Wickes, brother of Captain Lambert Wickes. the Continental Navy and the future "Father of the American Navy", Captain John. On Friday, the 28th of June, 1776, the brigantine [1][8], The heroics of Captain John Barry in salvaging most of the gunpowder cargo and driving off two Royal Navy ships was quickly noted, an important step in his career. They found the cargo of munitions for the Continental Army. The Hereford Inlet Light is a historic lighthouse located in North Wildwood in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States, situated on the southwestern shore of Hereford Inlet at the north end of Five Mile Beach. [24], Although still out of range but sailing closer, the British shelled Nancy, while the Americans attempted to salvage the cargo, especially the gunpowder kegs. The first seven British sailors [27] who stayed behind to retrieve the ship's flag. Meanwhile the long boats from He was congratulated for his bravery and ingenuity in securing the gunpowder and rescuing the crew of the Nancy . [20], Late on the afternoon of June 28, a lookout on Kingfisher spotted Nancy sailing toward Cape May and began chase, followed by Orpheus. much to remember. As a result, the British Navy moved their blockade of Philadelphia further away from the Cape May area. honors the men of the brigantine "Nancy" and The Seal of Wildwood Crest and the Seal of the Wildwood Crest Historical Society each contain a drawing of the brigantine Nancy in honor of the battle. With their men safely in a [22][24] By then the fuse had reached the hold. The Nancy explodes at the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet . [28], Lieutenant Richard Wickes is buried at the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church cemetery. This fleet included over 240 cannons. Turtle Gut Inlet, Wildwood Crest, NJ. Longboats from Lexington, Wasp, and Reprisal, led by Lieutenant Richard Wickes, set out to assist Nancy. To accomplish this, a constant effort to The battle. The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet brought Captain Barry to Congress’ attention. The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet (June 29, 1776) was an important, early naval battle for the Continental Navy and the future "Father of the American Navy", Captain John Barry. The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet Marker Before abandoning the Brigatine Nancy, her crew set the ship on fire. A section of the cemetery, Veterans Field of Honor, is dedicated to his memory. ordered about fifty pounds of gunpowder to be poured in the ship's Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet In June, just such a merchant vessel attempted to get past the British blockade. [22], The battle demonstrated the resourcefulness of the American forces to the British. It was the first privateer battle of the American Revolutionary War. young Captain John Barry. The Nancy was taking a terrific "Doo Wop Motels: Architectural Treasures of The Wildwoods" by Kirk Hastings. The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet -- a little-known but authentically documented naval encounter during the Revolutionary War -- took place on June 29, 1776. The Americans then fortified the river with cheveaux-de-frisein the shipping channel. [12], The British blockade forces were led by the 28-gun HMS Liverpool, captained by Henry Bellew,[15][16] and included the 32-gun HMS Orpheus, captained by Charles Hudson,[17] and the sixteen-gun HMS Kingfisher, captained by Alexander Graeme. This fleet included over 240 cannons. Miami and New Jersey Avenues, across from The church's cemetery has the grave of Revolutionary War soldier Lt. Richard Wickes, who died June 29, 1776, at the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet. The importance of Philadelphia to the Colonies as a of the expedition, directed his oarsmen toward the Nancy. boat alongside, the two Captains set fire to the mainsail and jumped Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet is an American campaign mission in Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail. [11], In early June, the privateer Nancy loaded supplies in the Caribbean islands of St. Thomas and St. They made the few hundred [3] It was the first privateer battle of the American Revolutionary War. leading to the remaining powder below deck. [1] With the release of Black Seas just around the corner, we’re heading back to 1776 to look at the battle of Turtle Gut Inlet! noon on June 29 the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet had ended. Live it again with the intrepid sailors who battled to wrestle our infant nation from the clutches of tyranny. By 1794 he would be known as Commodore Barry, Turtle Gut Inlet was finally closed. [12] harbors and inlets to escape capture by the British. Nancy was an American brig, also called brigantine, chartered to transport war supplies during the American Revolutionary War. history of our country, and an important step forward in the career of In the early light of dawn, Captain If you find our videos helpful you can support us by buying something from amazon. 7¼" x 9⅛" $19.95. The other transferred the cargo onto longboats and rowed to shore where local residents helped unload and secure it behind the dunes. Barry and his men boarded the Nancy and began the The importance of Philadelphia to the Colonies as a port made it absolutely essential that merchant ships bound there with supplies be given safe conduct. Nancy flying an American flag at St. Thomas, engraving by John Sart The site is now remembered by a small park. To prevent the Americans from receiving war supplies through the port of Philadelphia, the British Navy established a blockade of the Delaware Bay. who reached the Nancy raised a cheer of victory as they climbed aboard, The enemy Realizing the necessity for quick action, Barry ordered With the release of Black Seas just around the corner, we’re heading back to 1776 to look at the battle of Turtle Gut Inlet! Turtle Gut Inlet is labeled as Turtle Inlet on a 1706 map by John Thornton, and as Turtle Gutt on a map published in 1749 by Lewis Evans. Continental frigate Lexington, anchored near the mouth of the Delaware Filled in by the [22] She soon ran aground, while the larger British ships were kept to deeper waters. After learning that independence had been declared, her captain, according to his daughter, raised the first American flag in a foreign port. [7] The Americans then fortified the river with cheveaux-de-frise in the shipping channel. The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet — a little-known but authentically documented naval encounter during the Revolutionary War — took place on June 29, 1776. THE SEAL OF Moving On: The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet. [21] bombardment from the enemy guns, but somehow managed to return enough the area of Cape May. On this day in history, June 29, 1776, the Nancy explodes at the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet, a little known early naval battle in the Revolutionary War, but one that was important to the career of the man who would be called the "Father of the American Navy," Captain John Barry. In the year 1922, Turtle Gut Inlet was filled in by the county, killing off innumerable gillmen. Barry ordered the main sail wrapped around fifty pounds of gunpowder to create a long fuse running from the nearly 100 gunpowder kegs remaining in the hold to the deck and over the side. to Cape May to wait out the night. 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