The American Revolution in South Carolina

 Bull Island Bay

August 6, 1778

Patriot Cdr:

Capt. Thomas Seymour
 British Cdr:

Capt. Atkinson
Killed:

Unk
 Killed:

Unk
Wounded:

Unk
 Wounded:

Unk
Captured:

Unk
 Captured:

Unk
Old District: 

Charles Town District
 Present County:

Charleston County

The British privateer Revenge captured the Patriot schooner Charlotte after chasing it into Bull Island Bay and running it aground. Later the same day, the Revenge also captured the schooner Betsey, commanded by Capt. Thomas Seymour.

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