Warwick in Newport News, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Capture of the 'Patriot'

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010

1. Capture Of The 'Patriot' Marker

Inscription. The 'Patriot', 60-ton Virginia Navy armed schooner commanded by Lieut. James Watkins, was charged with the defense of Warwick Co. inhabitants then harassed by British plundering expeditions. In April 1781, in the James River offshore, the 'Patriot" was taken by a heavily-manned and armed Royal Navy sloop in disguise. She then joined Cornwallis' fleet in the York and passed to the French by terms of capitulation.

Erected 1976 by Free State of Warwick Chapter, DAR.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1781.

Location. 37° 2.513′ N, 76° 29.296′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Warwick. Marker is at the intersection of Museum Drive and Museum parkway, on the left when traveling west on Museum Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newport News VA 23606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Skirmish at Waters Creek (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Skirmish at Cedar Lane (about 700 feet away); Lt. Col. Charles D. Dreux (approx. 0.8 miles

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away); Admiralty Pattern Anchor (approx. 0.8 miles away); USS Monitor: America's First Ironclad (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sloop La Nube (approx. 0.9 miles away); Walking Beam and A-Frame (approx. 0.9 miles away); US Navy Admiralty Pattern Anchor (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.

Museum Dr & Museum Pkwy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010

2. Museum Dr & Museum Pkwy

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,059 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.