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John Brown and Co. sink British Revenue Cutter Gaspee
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John Brown and Co. sink British Revenue Cutter Gaspee
The Burning of the " Gaspee". HMS Gaspee a British customs schooner ran aground after being boarded by a group of men led by Abraham Whipple and John Brown, who attacked, boarded, and torched the ship on the 10th June 1772. Date: 1772
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1772 Abraham Aground Alight Capture Cutter Cutters Revenue Rhode Schooner Smugglers Smuggling Vessels Gaspee Schooners Whipple
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The Burning of the 'Gaspee': A Defiant Act of Colonial Resistance in 18th Century America This evocative print commemorates a pivotal moment in the annals of American history – the daring attack on the British Revenue Cutter Gaspee in Rhode Island on June 10, 1772. The Gaspee, a British customs schooner, had run aground near Providence, Rhode Island. Seizing the opportunity, a group of local men, led by Abraham Whipple and John Brown, took matters into their own hands. The men boarded the ship, determined to put an end to the oppressive British customs practices that had long plagued the American colonies. In a bold and defiant act, they set the vessel alight, effectively destroying it. This audacious move was a clear message to the British authorities that the colonists would no longer tolerate their intrusive presence and unjust taxation. The incident, known as the 'Gaspee Affair,' marked the beginning of organized resistance against British rule in the American colonies. It served as a catalyst for the growing discontent and ultimately fueled the flames of the American Revolution. The print captures the spirit of rebellion and determination that characterized this pivotal moment in history. The Gaspee incident demonstrated that the colonists were unwilling to be subjugated by the British and that they were prepared to take bold action to protect their rights and freedoms. This print serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and resilience of the American people in the face of oppression and the enduring legacy of their struggle for independence.
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