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Parker's squadron

Squadron · Great Britain · February 12, 1776 – August 1, 1776

Sir Peter Parker's squadron, sent with Henry Clinton's troops against the Carolinas and beaten at Sullivan's Island.

Recorded for American Revolutionary War.

Engagements 1

Battle of Sullivan's Island June 28, 1776

Movements

February 12, 1776 Sails from Cork · map
March 10, 1776 At sea, the Atlantic (route and date approximate) · map
May 3, 1776 – May 31, 1776 Meets Clinton off Cape Fear · map
June 4, 1776 – June 27, 1776 Off the Charleston bar · map
June 28, 1776 Battle of Sullivan's Island (Battle of Sullivan's Island) · map
July 13, 1776 At sea, off Cape Hatteras (route and date approximate) · map
August 1, 1776 Joins Howe at Staten Island · map

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