Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet
The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet (June 29, 1776) was an important, early naval victory for the Continental Navy and the future "Father of the American Navy", Captain John Barry. It was the first privateer battle of the American Revolutionary War. The battle resulted in the first American casualty of the war in New Jersey, Lieutenant Richard Wickes, brother of Captain Lambert Wickes. It was the only Revolutionary War battle fought in Cape May County.
| Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet | |||||||
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| Part of the American Revolutionary War | |||||||
Location of Turtle Gut Inlet on 1777 map | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Great Britain | United Colonies | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Charles Hudson Alexander Graeme |
John Barry Lambert Wickes William Hallock Hugh Montgomery | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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HMS Orpheus HMS Kingfisher |
USS Lexington USS Reprisal USS Wasp Nancy | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Estimated 12–36 |
Nancy destroyed Richard Wickes † | ||||||
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