During the Battle of Stono Ferry, unknown to the British, the South Carolina Navy schooner Rattlesnake had come down the river. It began to fire into the rear of the British and Hessain forces. They both turned from the Patriot force and fired upon the Rattlesnake. The Rattlesnake fired back at them, and repulsed the attack with heavy losses. The British forces lost their leader, Capt. William Wulff, and six Hessians killed. Maj. Endemann and 37 others were wounded.

Eventually, British troops tried to take possession of the Rattlesnake in the Stono River. The attacked proved unsuccessful, but the ship's commander, Capt. Frisbie (Frisby), fearing another such attack set the ship on fire and led his crew overland to Charleston, not losing a man.

SC Navy schooner Rattlesnake - Capt. Paul Frisbie

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60th Regiment of Foot, 4th Battalion, Grenadier Company led by Capt. William Wulff

Hesse-Kassel Grenadier Regiment vol Trumbach led by Maj. Johann Endemann

Hesse-Kassel Garrison Regiment von Wissenbach led by "Unknown" with two field pieces

Royal Navy HMS sloop Vigilant - Capt. Brabazon Christian with 1st Lt. Thomas Goldesbrough and 20 guns