The American Revolution in South Carolina

Charleston Harbor

Februay 13-27, 1777


Patriot Cdr:

Capt. Edward Allen, Capt. Thomas Pickering
British Cdr:

Unk
Killed:

0
Killed:

Unk
Wounded:

0
Wounded:

Unk
Captured:

0
Captured:

Unk
Old District: 

Charles Town District
Present County:

Charleston County

Capt. Edward Allen, now commanding the SC Navy brig Comet, captured a large ship from the Bay of Honduras and sent her to Charleston. Capt. Thomas Pickering, commanding the Defense, also sent in two prize ships. On February 27th, Capt. Allen captured two more ships from Honduras that were carrying mahogany and logwood.



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