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 memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 38° 58.17′ N, 74° 50.689′ W. Marker is in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, in Cape May County. Memorial 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. Holly Beach Park (approx. 1.6 miles away); This Maypole (approx. 1.6 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); 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).
Also see . . . The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet. The Borough of Wildwood Crest website entry (Submitted on August 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
this page online
Additional keywords. Continental Navy; John Barry.
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.
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 February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,906 times since then and 37 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.
