Sunday, June 12, 2005
Remembering the first Naval action of the American Revolution
June 12, 1775
Today is a day for flying flags and remembering the heroic actions of America's sailors throughout our history, because 230 years ago - this very day - a group of patriot sailors attacked the British ship, Margaretta, in what would become the first Naval action of the American Revolution.
The action, which took place in Machias Bay, Maine, was an American victory, but it wasn't bloodless. After several exchanges of fire, Margaretta was a boarded by Americans from the merchant vessel, Unity. A fierce hand-to-hand struggle ensued. The American sailors defeated the Brits, mortally wounding their commander, and capturing the enemy warship and several guns, including: four three-pounders and 14 swivel pieces.
Non sibi sed patriae
and
Semper Fidelis,
WTSjr
Today is a day for flying flags and remembering the heroic actions of America's sailors throughout our history, because 230 years ago - this very day - a group of patriot sailors attacked the British ship, Margaretta, in what would become the first Naval action of the American Revolution.
The action, which took place in Machias Bay, Maine, was an American victory, but it wasn't bloodless. After several exchanges of fire, Margaretta was a boarded by Americans from the merchant vessel, Unity. A fierce hand-to-hand struggle ensued. The American sailors defeated the Brits, mortally wounding their commander, and capturing the enemy warship and several guns, including: four three-pounders and 14 swivel pieces.
Non sibi sed patriae
and
Semper Fidelis,
WTSjr
# posted by W. Thomas Smith, Jr. @ 7:04 AM 
