The shortage of gunpowder had led Congress…

March 1776 CE

The shortage of gunpowder had led Congress to authorize an expedition against the Bahamas Colony in the West Indies, in order to secure ordnance there.

On March 3, 1776, the Americans land after a bloodless exchange of fire, and the local militia offer no resistance.

For two weeks, the Americans confiscate all the supplies they can load, and sail away on March 17.

After a brief skirmish with the Royal Navy frigate HMS Glasgow on April 6, the squadron will reach New London on April 8.

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Nassau New Providence Bahamas View →

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Britain, Kingdom of Great View → The Bahamas, British Crown Colony of View → Americans View →

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American Revolutionary War, or American War of Independence View → Snow Campaign View →

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