The American Revolution in South Carolina

Capture of Georgetown

July 1, 1780


Patriot Cdr:

Unk
British Cdr:

Vice-Adm. Mariot Arbuthnot
Killed:

Unk
Killed:

Unk
Wounded:

Unk
Wounded:

Unk
Captured:

Unk
Captured:

0
Old District: 

Georgetown District
Present County:

Georgetown County

On July 1, Vice-Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot with Capt. John Plumer Ardesoif seized ships in Georgetown harbor, sent sailors upriver in armed barges to plunder Patriot plantations. Maj. James Wemyss with the 63rd Regiment of Foot arrived on July 11th and began the British occupation of Georgetown.



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