Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Men and Beasts, Hard at Work
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 12, 2024
1. Men and Beasts, Hard at Work Marker
Imagine hundreds of British sailors struggling to row and push boats piled high with supplies in the river. Oxen and horses also hauled heavily-laden wagons and carts down the river road. It was a massive undertaking to keep an 18th century army supplied. Draft animals in this baggage train were often worked to death.
About 150 Royal Navy sailors served moving food, ammunition and other heavy goods by water. One of them was Masters Mate Edward Pellew. He later became one of Britains most famous naval heroes.
Sir Edward Pellew, Baronet by Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA, ca. 1797
It took hundreds of Canadian and American royalist teamsters to drive more than 1,000 horses and oxen. Burgoyne's wagon and carts carried tents, baggage and other supplies.
Burgoyne's Baggage Park by Dan Trioani, 1975.
A View of Ticonderoga from the Middle of the Channel in Lake Champlain (detail), by James Hunter, ca. 1777
Erected 2024 by Saratoga National Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 43° 0.213′ N, 73° 36.462′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chasing Burgoyne Changed the World (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); the Whole Way was marked with Devastation (about 300 feet away); British Troops in Blue Coats (about 400 feet away); Hike the Refugee Trail (about 500 feet away); Warriors and Refugees (about 600 feet away); Surviving Portion of Champlain Canal (about 600 feet away); Not Everyone Retreated North (about 600 feet away); Americans Flee, Hope and Suffer (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
Other markers no longer nearby. Crown Forces Baggage Park (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Burial Site of General Fraser (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces Artillery Park (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Great Redoubt (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Site of the Taylor Cabin (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Edward Pellew (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 13, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 12, 2024
2. Men and Beasts, Hard at Work Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 12, 2024
3. Men and Beasts, Hard at Work Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
