Wildwood Crest in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 24, 2008
1. The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet Marker
A memorial to the seamen and officers
of the
Brigantine Nancy
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1776.
Location. 38° 58.17′ N, 74° 50.689′ W. Marker is in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, in Cape May County. Marker is at the intersection of New Jersey Avenue and E Miami Avenue, on the right when traveling south on New Jersey Avenue. Marker is on a triangular plot of land between New Jersey Avenue and Bayview Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Miami Ave, Wildwood NJ 08260, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. West Jersey and Seashore Railroad (approx. 3 miles away); Boardwalk (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Boardwalk (approx. 3.1 miles away); Atlantic City Railroad - Cape May Division (approx. 3.4 miles away); Cape May County Fishermans Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 24, 2008
2. Marker in Wildwood Crest
On June 29, 1776, the Brigatine Nancy, carrying ammunition for the Continental Army, was attacked near here by two British warships. The crew offloaded about 2/3 of the cargo onto two Continental frigates that came to its aid before abandoning the ship.
this page online
Also see . . . The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet. The Borough of Wildwood Crest website. (Submitted on August 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Additional keywords. Continental Navy; John Barry.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 24, 2008
3. The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet Marker
Before abandoning the Brigatine Nancy, her crew set the ship on fire. The flames set off the remaining gunpowder, depriving the British of the ammunition.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 24, 2008
4. Sunset Lake
The marker is located across the street from Sunset Lake. Turtle Gut Inlet, the site of the 1776 battle, is located 3 blocks south of the marker but has since been landfilled.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,677 times since then and 88 times this year. Last updated on June 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
