Mount Hope Bay raids (1778 AD)

Mount Hope Bay raids took place in 1778 AD during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

Year: 1778 AD
Date: 1778-01-01
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: American Revolutionary War
Commanders (A): William Barton (May 25), Joseph Durfee (May 31)
Commanders (B): Sir Robert Pigot (Commander In-Chief), John Campbell (May 25), Edmund Eyre (May 31)
Casualties: approx. May 25: 69 civilian prisoners taken May 31: 1 capturedMay 25: 11 wounded, 2 captured
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 41.694°, -71.216°