Port Republic in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Privateers
1776 – 1783
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 8, 2014
1. Restored Privateers Marker
“Privateers”
who sailed and fought for American Independence
“1776 – 1783”
“Captains” “Ships”
Samuel Allen
John Badcock Rainbow
John Baudouine Governor Clinton
Samuel Bigelow Whaleboat
Andrew Brown Endeavour
Nathan Brown Jack
Samuel Brown Civil Usage
Joseph Edwards Luck & Fortune
Rufus Gardner Enterprize
Baker Hendrick Charming Betsey
Adam Hyler Revenge
Samuel Ingersoll Santipe
Nathan Jackson Greyhound
Nicholas Keen Friendship
James Leach Happy Return
William Marun Enterprise
Micajah Smith Sly
Timothy Shaler Chance
Robert Snell Rattlesnake
Andrew Steelman Alligator
David Stevens Chance
Joshua Studson Gunboat
Enoch Stillwell Hawk
Aaron Swain Revenge
Yelverton Taylor Comet
William Treen Unity
Ebenezer Tucker Kitty
Teunis Voorhees Revenge
Thomas Quigley Lively
John Wanton General
this page online
Lambert Wickes Reprisal
Amos Willits Armed Boat
Enoch Willits
Hope Willits Luck & Fortune
Dedicated by
Col. Richard Somers
Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
Committee:
Donald Marple – Chairman
Monty Holt The Rev. Norman Thomas
Dr. Raph Turp Samuel Norcross III
Erected by Sons of the American Revolution - Col. Richard Somers Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 39° 32.664′ N, 74° 27.704′ W. Marker is in Port Republic, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker is at the intersection of New York Road (U.S. 9) and Chestnut Neck Road (County Route 575), on the right when traveling north on New York Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Republic NJ 08241, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 3rd Battalion Gloucester County Militia (here, next to this marker); Ship’s Rib (here, next to this marker); British Anchor (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Chestnut Neck (within shouting distance
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 28, 2008
2. Privateers Marker
During the Revolutionary War, Congress commissioned sea captains to disrupt and pirate British shipping. These privateers made the British war effort much more costly.
Also see . . . Battle of Chestnut Neck. Wikipedia entry:
The only battle of the American Revolution that took place on the West (South) Jersey coastline was a group of actions around the Little Egg Harbor River. (Submitted on November 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 8, 2014
3. Privateers Marker (Restored)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 28, 2008
4. Marker on Chestnut Neck Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 28, 2008
5. Privateers Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 28, 2008
6. Battle of Chestnut Neck Monument
This monument for the Battle of Chestnut Neck is located near the Privateers Marker. The battle, the only one to occur off the coast of southern New Jersey, took place in this vicinity.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 8, 2014
7. Nearby Historic Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,318 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 11, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on February 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on August 11, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on August 11, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
