NJ Pine Barrens Maritime-Culture-Landscape 1 1 2024

Atlantic County, the Great Bay MCL (ref Atlantic County) p2 of 2 pages
British Navy "The Egg Harbor Expedition."
General Clinton and Admiral Gambier decide to organize an expedition to wipe out the privateering center at
Little Egg Harbor and destroy the Iron Works at Batsto.
A storm and heavy seas caused the New York City British fleet 4 1/2 days to reach Little Egg Harbor Bay.
Major General Benedict Arnold received notice of the impending attack and ordered Col. Procter's
Pennsylvania regiment of artillery to the Little Egg Harbor area. Sevenel prveteer ships were able to put to
sea, before the British arrived. Other vessels were sent up to the Mullica River to "The Forks."
British fleet reached Little Egg Harbor around noon. At favorable tide a few of the more light weight ships
enter the bay to prevent escaping ships. Armed vessels were stripped and loaded with troops. Local loyalists
join expedition onboard the Zebra and inform of the militia at Chestnut Neck.
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